Winger Casey Bailey of Anchorage, who last week signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, is likely to make his NHL debut Thursday night and become the 15th Alaskan to play in the worlds best hockey league.
Bailey, 23, practiced with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday and Toronto coach Peter Horachek told media the rookie will probably play Thursday when the Maple Leafs entertain the Florida Panthers.