RC Casey Bailey - Penn State, BIG10 (2010 undrafted; 2015 signed, Toronto)
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bailey has an nhl shot and he loves shooting. hes great at finding pockets in the offensive zone to get open and his stick is almost always ready for a onetimer off the pass.
AmericanDream
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a bit surprised not many are talking about him as he has to be one of the top guys out there...up to 19 goals now, kid just scores and has pro size...I would love the Hawks to go grab this kid as his size and scoring touch would be nice opposite Kaner..
as a penn state student the guy is stud. what a release. penn state ranked in the top 20 in only their 3rd season, beating numerous prestigious programs. Could'nt be more excited for this Team
Every time I have seen Penn State play this year (3 times) Bailey impressed me...Not just a one-way player either..With that size and release on his shot gotta think he will be in high demand. Eddie Olczyk was there for st least one of those games because the announces on t.v. interviewed hiim...his son plays for Penn State...But surely he ought to recommend to the Tasks scouts that this Bailey guy could be a great college ufa to sign..Big centre who can really shoot and finish..They do not grow on trees.
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as a penn state student the guy is stud. what a release. penn state ranked in the top 20 in only their 3rd season, beating numerous prestigious programs. Could'nt be more excited for this Team
How has Dave Glen been this year? I know he had a huge freshman year but seems like he has tailed off since then.
Woodhouse
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Buffalo and Boston are among the teams expressing interest in Bailey per this February 11th feature: http://www.wjactv.com/sports/featur...states-bailey-drawing-nhl-interest-2362.shtml
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
They likely are.
Depending on how the leafs selling goes, he could play this season. Players tend to look for deals where they can make the NHL the fastest.
Some interesting prospects. Not all the big names are sure bets, either.
Remember when the Carey brothers were highly sought after last year ?
One is in the ECHL (though doing well there) the other has 17 points in 48 games.
THall4
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You'd have to think that Casey Bailey is far and away the player that will be pursued by the most number of NHL teams and probably won't be back for his senior year.
What do you think his long-term NHL potential is?
I went through last year's list of NCAA free agents and it's pretty dismal compared to previous years.
Is Bailey going to be a Greg Carey (bust) or does he have the potential to be a top-6 NHL forward (a la Purcell or Bozak)?
What do you think his long-term NHL potential is?
I went through last year's list of NCAA free agents and it's pretty dismal compared to previous years.
Is Bailey going to be a Greg Carey (bust) or does he have the potential to be a top-6 NHL forward (a la Purcell or Bozak)?
NHL RankKing
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Here's a link to a good article on this year's
10 Potential NCAA free agents that could soon land in the NHL
It seems like Casey Bailey is the most highly sought after NCAA prospect. I'd imagine that he'll sign, and get a few games in, with a non-playoff NHL team soon after Penn St. finishes their season. What is the likelihood that he sticks in the NHL next year? What is his long term potential? Middle-six?
10 Potential NCAA free agents that could soon land in the NHL
It seems like Casey Bailey is the most highly sought after NCAA prospect. I'd imagine that he'll sign, and get a few games in, with a non-playoff NHL team soon after Penn St. finishes their season. What is the likelihood that he sticks in the NHL next year? What is his long term potential? Middle-six?
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
oh he will certainly sign with a team that will play him right away. it is always tricky with these college free agents and how they turn out, but he is a lot different than some others like the Carey's and Lebanc...he has the size and the shot that is very much NHL worthy...he also has the physicality to succeed at worst as a 3rd line player...his wheels and hands are solid and he can play defense as well...seems more well rounded than the others who really haven't lit the world on fire.
he has top 6 skills written all over him and that is where he should be as long as he signs with a team that will give him that shot which obviously seems like it will be Buffalo.
Matt Ress
Don't sleep on me
Really hoping to see Bailey in a Sabre sweater for a few games this season. Seems like a "Murray type" and he plays in the house that Pegula built. One of the nicest facilities in the country I'm told.
JawandaPuck
Lost Art of Dynasty
Literary the Pegula house: "Pegula Ice Arena". That's an interesting point. I wonder if Pegula has been using his Penn State influence.
Paxon
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That thought crossed my mind as soon as I heard we had interest. I'm sure it's not a deal-sealer but it can't hurt. Not only that, but Joe Batista was something of an architect of the Penn State hockey program as I understand it. Pegula tapped him as "VP of Hockey Administration" where his role seems to be multifaceted and something of a gofer for Pegula. He's the one who secured Pegula's gift to the program.
Trottier
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Sounds like Dany Heatley 2.0
Which, if he was, would be one highly productive NHL career.
Which begs the question: why the
?
He did absolutely nothing against the Gophers. I was concerned on every PP, but I can't remember him getting one good shot all weekend.
SI90
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Would love the isles to sign him now but don't see that much room for him.
I think BOS would be a great fit for him
I think BOS would be a great fit for him
