New York Islanders: Top 10 players of the 2014-15 season

Apr 17, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey (12) skates with the puck past Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) in the first period in game two of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

8.) Josh Bailey

After years of causing frustration for Islanders fans, Josh Bailey came through last season with his best season of his career. The Islanders selected Bailey with the ninth overall pick in the 2008 draft, as they hoped he would be a cornerstone of the team for years to come.

Bailey hasn’t gone anywhere in seven years in the NHL, but he also took a long time to finally show some of that potential. Last season, Bailey was placed on the Islanders’ first line with John Tavares which elevated his play to new heights.

Last season, Bailey totaled a career-high 41 points with 15 goals and 26 assists in 70 games. Bailey is still just 25-years-old, and he will look to build upon his improved play from last season.

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