""I was in Ireland at the time. I was with Marty, Cal, Pelly was there, Barzy was there... We were on the 18th hole at Royal Portrush, and my caddy, in his Irish accent, said, 'Hey lad, your phone's ringing.' I knew what was going down, but didn't know exactly. It was my agent, followed by Lou (Lamoriello). It was actually great in the moment, having those guys around me.""
""Not too many guys get traded on the 18th hole at Royal Portrush.""
""It was a cool story to be able to tell. Not too many guys can say they've been traded on the 18th hole at Royal Portrush.""
Josh Bailey spent 15 seasons with the NY Islanders, showcasing dedication and passion for the franchise. In June 2023, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks along with a second-round pick. Bailey learned of his trade while in Ireland on the 18th hole at Royal Portrush, surrounded by friends. He later made appearances on MSG and radio broadcasts. Although he signed a PTO with the Ottawa Senators, he was released before the season, making the Islanders the only team he played for during his career.
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