Kyle Okposo retires

[Koivu11]

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[Viqsi]

Well, there goes that plan. Was kind of hoping we'd pick him up here in Columbus as a capable vet.

Oh well. Hope he enjoys his retirement.

 

[NewtJorden]

He retire as a champion, good for him.

 

[crowi]

Happy trails. Hell of a career and the perfect way to end it.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

Going out on top. Hell of a player, congrats on a great career!

 

[Mattilaus]

Well, there goes that plan. Was kind of hoping we'd pick him up here in Columbus as a capable vet.

Oh well. Hope he enjoys his retirement.

He is not a capable vet anymore. He be cooked. Good career with a great flourish on the end however. Happy we got to see him lift a cup.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Congrats on a great career, Kyle! You were terrific in game 7.

 

[Laus723]

He was more affective than I thought he’d initially be when we got him. Congrats on a great career, thank you for the help in getting us the Cup. Was a pleasure.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Was rooting for him to get his cup. Hadn't played a playoff game since 2016 as he joined Buffalo immediately after. Took on a captaincy there with grace. The guy is all class - good luck in retirement KO!

 

[SI90]

So happy he was able to get a cup and go out on top. One of my all time favorite islanders.

People might not realize but early on and through his career he had several career jeopardizing injuries. I feel that’s why he never become the player he could been but he still was damn good! The Phaneuf Pre-season head shot. The torn labrum. And then the detached retina. All on the island and he came back and still showed up the best he could.

Some of the best games and most exciting games were when Okposo played like a bull in a china shop. Thats when he was at his best and most dominant. Great with the fans. By all accounts great teammate. I hope he comes back to the island at so point so the fans can give him his flowers and show him love.

 

[End on a Hinote]

Did he play enough to get his name on the cup?

 

[Idiot Stick]

thanks okie, dude got the cup third, mustve had a crazy presence in the locker room, that or he was the oldest lol

 

[Snap]

Had a great career, got his ring and rode off into the sunset. You love to see it.

 

[Toby91ca]

Did he play enough to get his name on the cup?

Yes, you just need to have played 1 game in the finals, he played 6.

I kind of feel a bit bad for guys like this, but not sure, I'm making an assumption here. I feel like he must have still wanted to play, otherwise he would have retired a few months ago, but now it's getting close to the season and interest hasn't been there to bring him on to the team or a team?

 

[Dread Clawz]

Yes, you just need to have played 1 game in the finals, he played 6.

I kind of feel a bit bad for guys like this, but not sure, I'm making an assumption here. I feel like he must have still wanted to play, otherwise he would have retired a few months ago, but now it's getting close to the season and interest hasn't been there to bring him on to the team or a team?

At the same time though, it's really what's best for him. He can't skate at an NHL level anymore.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Nice ending to a solid career.

Glad he got healthy after all those concussions.

Never a bad idea to go out on top.

 

[thegoldenyear]

Dig out that Athletic story and marvel at how he managed to thread the needle between simple despair and abject horror, to emerge as a leader/role player worthy of playing minutes for a Cup champion.

I enjoyed Kyle on the Island (I’ll never forget the Niskanen fight and timely goals that nearly turned the 2013 NYI-PITT series on its head), I was happy for him when he got the Sabre captaincy, and abrim with joy when he grabbed Stanley to throw it over his head for a victory lap in June.

Retirement was coming. We knew this. The tank was empty.

Wishing Okpo good health and happiness, with thanks for some memorable moments for my team, and a hearty congratulations for a job done well, one that ended on the highest note the sport can offer.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Did he play enough to get his name on the cup?

Yes. He played playoff games with the team and was dressed in the game winner.

He was a surprisingly effective vet, glad the Panthers added him at the deadline and glad he got a cup.

 

[Reality Czech]

He retire as a champion, good for him.

Hell yeah. I've got all the respect in the world for Okposo. Glad he got a chance to go out on top.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Terry Pegula hoping we can lure him out of retirement and overpay him just one last time.

 

[PolishPrince21]

Happy for him , glad he went out on top.

 

[Butt Ox]

Enjoy your time with the rest of da beauts. Well done.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Congrats to him. Glad hes going out on top and not trying to limp through another season or two.

 

[NYI365]

So happy he was able to get a cup and go out on top. One of my all time favorite islanders.

People might not realize but early on and through his career he had several career jeopardizing injuries. I feel that’s why he never become the player he could been but he still was damn good! The Phaneuf Pre-season head shot. The torn labrum. And then the detached retina. All on the island and he came back and still showed up the best he could.

Some of the best games and most exciting games were when Okposo played like a bull in a china shop. Thats when he was at his best and most dominant. Great with the fans. By all accounts great teammate. I hope he comes back to the island at so point so the fans can give him his flowers and show him love.

I was there when he scored those 4 goals against PIT, first time seeing someone score 4 in a game. Always a favorite of mine.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Cool to see him leave now after winning a Cup.. love it!!…. Now go get yourself a cushy job with NYI or BUFF and stay in the game!!!