Confirmed with Link: Justin Bailey signs ELC

[Beerz]

Sabres PR ‏@SabresPR 37s38 seconds ago

The #Sabres have signed Buffalo native Justin Bailey to an entry-level contract. Full press release:http://sabresdigitalpressbox.com/2014/11/02/sabres-sign-justin-bailey-to-entry-level-contract/

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward Justin Bailey to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Bailey (6’3″, 190 lbs., 7/1/95) is playing in his third season with the Kitchener Rangers (OHL) and currently leads the team in scoring with 18 points (9+9) through 13 games played. In 124 career OHL games, Bailey has recorded 97 points (51+46) and 68 penalty minutes.

The Buffalo native was selected by the Sabres in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to playing in the OHL, Bailey played in the USHL and the Buffalo Regals organization.

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[joshjull]

Nice. Now keep tearing it up and make the USA WJC team.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Well earned!

 

[LaxSabre]

@BuffaloSabres -
News - #Sabres sign @JustinBailey95 (2nd round pick, 2013 Draft) of @OHLRangers to 3-year, entry-level contract.

John Vogl @BuffNewsVogl -
Sabres sign Buffalo native Justin Bailey to three-year, entry-level contract.
The 2013 2nd-round pick has 18 points/13 games for Kitchener.

Kitchener Rangers ‏@OHLRangers -
Congratulations, Justin!! RT @BuffaloSabres - #Sabres sign @JustinBailey95 to 3-year, entry-level contract.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I love how it's announced during the game, as if they know people won't be watching.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

this fans seal of approval

question - what do you think his pro playing weight will end up being?

 

[Beerz]

this fans seal of approval

question - what do you think his pro playing weight will end up being?

220lbs

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@SabresProspects

Congrats to @JustinBailey95 on deal with the #Sabres. He has 9+9 for Kitchener incl. points in 12/13 games. USA WJC hopeful. Well earned.

 

[LaxSabre]

Justin Bailey @JustinBailey95 -
Proud to be from Buffalo and one step closer to achieving my dream!
Thanks to my family, friends, teammates, and all who have supported me!

 

[Kublakhan]

I like this kid..gratz

 

[joshjull]

220lbs

Any idea where he is right now?

 

[Revelate]

There's not a lot of things Bailey can't do. Hard not to be excited about him and the way he's developing.

 

[Beerz]

Any idea where he is right now?

190 ish

 

[Jacob582]

Why sign him now? Why not wait until after the new year?

 

[thekenneth]

I love how his name is also a code for the nes game metroid

 

[Zman5778]

Why sign him now? Why not wait until after the new year?

Doesn't make a lick of difference when.

His ELC will still slide this year.

 

[dotcommunism]

Doesn't make a lick of difference when.

His ELC will still slide this year.

In fact, if he were signed after January 1st, his ELC would not slide this year. Starting March 1, he would have been eligible to sign a contract starting during the 2015-2016 season, however.

So it was either sign him before January 1st or sign him after March 1st, otherwise his ELC would expire in 2017 rather than 2018

 

[Zman5778]

In fact, if he were signed after January 1st, his ELC would not slide this year. Starting March 1, he would have been eligible to sign a contract starting during the 2015-2016 season, however.

So it was either sign him before January 1st or sign him after March 1st, otherwise his ELC would expire in 2017 rather than 2018

That is one random hole.

 

[jBuds]

Mjcule

 

[Chainshot]

Glad things are falling into place for him. Clearly he's getting more out of his toolset this year in Kitchener, putting it together. Even with the seeming CHL bias by USA Hockey, he's got to be on the map for the WJC U-20 team.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Nice. Now keep tearing it up and make the USA WJC team.

This. He's doing an awesome job with Kitchener. Just keep going Justin!

 

[Matt Ress]

One of the best athletes in the organization if not, the best. Speed, size, strength and getting better every season. Like father, like son. Cheers

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@BrownRecord

Family fuels Justin Bailey's run to first NHL contract with Buffalo Sabres. http://www.therecord.com/sports-story/4960334-rangers-bailey-inks-deal-with-hometown-sabres/

#ohl #sabres