PTO: [OTT] F Josh Bailey signs PTO with the Senators (released)

[SensFactor]

Can't skate anymore, can't make this team...I'm sure someone will pick him up eventually...Ridley Grieg, Smejkal were better for thr Sens.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

When you get bought out and can't make it on a PTO, it's probably time to hang em up.

 

[biturbo19]

Ouch. I thought the Sens were a weird place for him to take his PTO run at it. He just doesn't make sense unless you've got a vacant Top-6 placeholder spot and don't actually care much about having a strong Top-6 or winning this season.

Just isn't the type of player to bring anything useful to a team in a bottom-6 role.

 

[BelovedIsles]

As was noted, his skating really dropped off last season, and this league is emphasizing speed more than ever.

Think he can find a spot on a bottom feeder. He still has skills and IQ.

 

[Sensinitis]

Thank God… still good on the PP because he’s a high IQ player with good hands but other than that, he just can’t keep up

 

[Big Muddy]

Legitimate question: did you read the thread?

Nope, probably not. Not necessary when the goal is to troll.

 

[Umingmak]

Feels like he’d be a good addition for a bottom dweller that needs some veteran leadership. Certainly he’d be an improvement over 90% of San Jose’s roster.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Can't skate anymore, can't make this team...I'm sure someone will pick him up eventually...Ridley Grieg, Smejkal were better for thr Sens.

Pretty much sums it up.

I'm sure that Bailey could still be a useful player in a limited role. The Senators just didn't have the cap space and had to assign a couple dudes to the AHL who would be ahead of him on the depth chart.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Likely the end of the road for Josh. Maybe he becomes a scout.