Just before the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft began, the Chicago Blackhawks announced the addition of another veteran forward. Chicago received forward Josh Bailey and a second-round pic🔴k in the 2026 NHL Draft from the New York Islander for future considerations.
Bailey, 33, is in the final year of a contract that carries a $5 million cap hit. He has appeared in 1,057 regular season games in his NHL career — all for the Islanders. He was originally the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Isles.
UPDAT📖E: the Blackhawks are apparentlꦫy buying out Bailey.