The 2022-2023 season will mark the 13th-straight season Islanders forward Josh Bailey has hosted his Bailey's Buddies program. At each home game, Bailey invites a child recovering from illness or an underprivileged child for a once-in-a-lifetime, VIP experience. During the game, "Bailey's Buddy" watches the game in a seat close to where the Islanders take the ice, receives an Islanders gift bag with a Bailey player t-shirt and, meets the Islanders forward after the game. Bailey gives a jersey, signs autographs, takes pictures and often tours the locker room with each guest.