Justin Bailey

Justin Bailey

Bailey in April 2016.
Born (1995-07-01) July 1, 1995
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Position Right Wing
NHL team Buffalo Sabres
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 2013
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2015–present

Justin Bailey (born July 1, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey forward. Bailey grew up in Williamsville, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. He is currently playing with the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). Bailey was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round (52nd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[1] He is the son of former Buffalo Bills linebacker Carlton Bailey[2] and was raised by his mother, Karen Buscaglia.[3]

Bailey signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres on November 2, 2014.[4] He was recalled to the Sabres from the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans on February 10, 2016 and made his NHL debut on February 11.[5] He was reassigned to Rochester on February 18,[6] only to be recalled again three days later following an injury to Ryan O'Reilly.[7] He scored his first NHL goal on January 3, 2017 against Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Indiana Ice USHL 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2012–13 Kitchener Rangers OHL 57 17 19 36 34 10 1 2 3 4
2013–14 Kitchener Rangers OHL 54 25 18 43 20 — — — — —
2014–15 Kitchener Rangers OHL 35 22 19 41 32 — — — — —
2014–15 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 22 12 16 28 12 14 7 7 14 6
2015–16 Rochester Americans AHL 70 20 25 45 16 — — — — —
2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL 8 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2016–17 Rochester Americans AHL 52 23 13 36 35 — — — — —
2016–17 Buffalo Sabres NHL 32 2 2 4 4 — — — — —
NHL totals 40 2 2 4 6 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 United States IH18 7th 4 2 0 2 2
Junior totals 4 2 0 2 2

References

  1. ↑ "2013 NHL Draft: Sabres Take Williamsville, NY Native Justin Bailey With Pick #52". Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  2. ↑ "2013 NHL DRAFT - Buffalo Sabres". Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  3. ↑ Harrington, Mike (2017-01-03). "Bailey flooded by memories after scoring first NHL goal for Sabres". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  4. ↑ Hamilton, Paul. The Sabres ink a local second-round pick. WGR. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  5. ↑ Boron, Andy (February 10, 2016). "Sabres recall Justin Bailey from Rochester". Die By The Blade. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ Kania, Melissa (February 19, 2016). "Buffalo Sabres Return Bailey, Catenacci to AHL". Sabre Noise. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  7. ↑ LaBarber, Jourdon (February 21, 2016). "O'Reilly out against Pittsburgh; Bailey recalled". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
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