Edmonton Oilers sign Former Second Round Pick to PTO Contract
The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to a PTO contract with forward Justin Bailey.
Bailey played in fourteen games last season for the Vancouver Canucks but failed to register a point. Originally a second-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres, to this point in his career he hasn't been able to establish himself as a full-time NHL option. In the minor leagues Bailey is a top-level scorer, with 28 goals in 53 games during the 2019-20 campaign, and 15 goals in 30 games last season. So far that hasn't translated to the higher level. In his 82 career games, the 6'4″ forward has just five goals and nine points.
The 26 year old will be competing for a role on the 4th line, and as a depth player. Like most teams around the league, Edmonton is balancing a tight cap situation. Bailey would be a low risk, cheap option if he makes the team.
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