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Old 05-25-2011, 05:03 PM
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Islanders Ink Okposo to Five-Year Deal
The New York Islanders announced today that forward Kyle Okposo has agreed to terms on a five-year contract.

“I’m very excited to commit to the Islanders for the next five years, especially with the news of the new Coliseum,” Okposo said. “This team really showed its potential in the second half of the season last year and I’m excited to be a part of getting the franchise back to the playoffs.”

Okposo, 23, scored five goals with 15 assists in 38 games for the Islanders last season. The St. Paul, MN, native missed the first 44 games of 2010-11 due to a shoulder injury, which he suffered during training camp.

“Kyle has been a critical part of our young core over the past few seasons,” said Islanders General Manager Garth Snow. “He is a high character guy that brings size and a scoring touch to our lineup.”

The Islanders selected Okposo in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He has served as an assistant captain since 2009-10. In 192 career NHL games, all with the Islanders, Okposo has scored 116 points (44 goals, 72 assists).

The 6’0”, 210-pound forward has also played in 35 American Hockey League games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, and he’s represented the United States at two World Championships and two World Junior Championships.

Before beginning his professional career, Okposo spent one season in the United States Hockey League with the Des Moines Buccaneers, followed by two collegiate years at the University of Minnesota.
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:00 PM
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2.8 mil annual cap hit.


Good price, he's captain material if he can stay healthy. I have to say Garth has gotten good value on the couple of re-signings this off season.
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Old 05-25-2011, 10:41 PM
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2.8 mil annual cap hit.


Good price, he's captain material if he can stay healthy. I have to say Garth has gotten good value on the couple of re-signings this off season.
good deal for the isles.. chance to be a 30 goal scorer at a cap hit for 2.8 that's awesome. Hopefully the isles stay on LI, the rivalry is only going to get better. Both NYR n NYI have a bright future with the young guys on each team
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Did nyislesfan45 just say something good about garth?

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Old 05-25-2011, 11:51 PM
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Steal of a deal and he could captain Team USA one day. I feel he is that talented.
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Islanders need a positive Nabakov! And a healthy Mark Streit is key. They have some great talent up front, Okposo, Tavares, Moulson and Grabner.
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Old 05-26-2011, 02:33 AM
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Islanders need a positive Nabakov! And a healthy Mark Streit is key. They have some great talent up front, Okposo, Tavares, Moulson and Grabner.
No, they need Whinebokov traded, RDP buyout and Montoya and Poulin as the 2 goaltenders.
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Old 05-26-2011, 02:35 AM
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Not surprising they signed him for 5 years
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Good deal. I'm a big fan of Okposo, and I do see him as the future captain of the Islanders. He didn't have the best year coming off the injury, but hopefully he is able to get his game back on track and increase his offensive production to go with his solid all-around play.
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Not for nothing but Garth really knows how to work the system. 2.8 cap hit for both KO and Grabner?? Ridiculous!
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Good deal. I'm a big fan of Okposo, and I do see him as the future captain of the Islanders. He didn't have the best year coming off the injury, but hopefully he is able to get his game back on track and increase his offensive production to go with his solid all-around play.
The team was better after he came back, and his linemates improved greatly.

Now a few more goals for him, and we'll be in there.
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A good deal for the Isles for a change.
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A good deal for the Isles for a change.
You have to wonder how many good deals we have to make before people stop posting this garbage.
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You have to wonder how many good deals we have to make before people stop posting this garbage.
quite a few...don't take it so personal.
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quite a few...don't take it so personal.
Really? I'm pretty sure they've made a bunch of good ones over the last year and a half. And i can't think of a bad one.

Milbury left a while ago.
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