The first of eight 2023 preseason games is Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre.
Activate your Online Access Now“We’ve gotten a lot of our systems out of the way, and we’ve got eight exhibition games to get those nailed down,” Smith said after Saturday’s skate at the Bell Sensplex. “I just want to see us slowly get better every game. At this point, and this stage, compete level is something I expect every game.
The 33-year-old Bailey is listed on the 23-man roster eligible to face Toronto, but it’s not known if he’ll suit up Sunday. When he does play, he knows he has to bring his game, but he has been around long enough to understand what it takes.Article content Bailey had other NHL options, but chose to try to earn a deal with the Senators. He played for Smith and assistant Bob Jones with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires, plus Ottawa associate coach Jack Capuano was Bailey’s first head coach with the Islanders.
“Josh is much like Derick Brassard. He’s played 1,000 games, he can help our guys off the ice, he can fill on every line and he’s a career penalty killer,” Smith said. “He’s a power-play guy, he’s played with top lines, and he can play down the lineup. He’s been around a lot.
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