KYLE
OKPOSO
RW
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Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
220 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
16
years
Debut
Mar 18, 2008
Born
Apr 16, 1988
(37 yrs)
St. Paul, Minnesota
Drafted
Drafted by NY Islanders in 2006 (1/7).
Drafted from
Des Moines (USHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2024-09-19 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2024-03-08 |
Acquired from the Buffalo Sabres
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The Florida Panthers acquired winger Kyle Okposo from the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2024. |
| 2024-01-11 |
Missed 3 games (lower body injury).
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| 2024-01-02 |
Lower body injury, week-to-week.
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| 2023-05-24 |
Re-signed by the Buffalo Sabres to a one-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2016-17 |
| USHL | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2005-06 |
| USHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
| USHL | Clark Cup Playoff MVP Clark Cup Playoff MVP | 2005-06 |
| USHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2005-06 |
Scouting Report
Injuries, concussions and illness derailed the early portion of his NHL career, which was largely disappointing after a good start. However, he became a valuable role player and quality leader in the latter stages of his career. He was an excellent teammate and a good shooter who contributed offensively but was only average defensively. His durability was mostly questioned early on in his career.
Long Range Potential: Exemplary winger and leader (when healthy).
