Confirmed with Link: Sabres sign Kyle Okposo (7 years, $6M AAV)
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HaNotsri
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How has he looked the last five games? I only watched vs. Winnipeg. 5 pts in two games means he's 24 points in 42 games. 0.57 ppg which isn't too shabby.
Any chance that we can trade him with some retention? Maybe he isn't Moulson 2.0?
Give me your Okposo thoughts of the day!
Any chance that we can trade him with some retention? Maybe he isn't Moulson 2.0?
Give me your Okposo thoughts of the day!
Aladyyn
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He's played very well in the games I've seen. Keep him.
9 points in the last 8 or something.
Perhaps he is finally starting to recover from his concussion and near death experience last season. Glad there’s some positives this year.
sabresfan129103
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The lack of top 6 wingers makes me hesitant to trade him. I was not a fan of this contract when it was signed. I think it's 2 or 3 years too long and we're all gonna hate it in years 5, 6 and 7.
That said I generally have not had a problem with the way he has played and I'll excuse the 1st half of this season as recovering from his concussion ordeal.
That said I generally have not had a problem with the way he has played and I'll excuse the 1st half of this season as recovering from his concussion ordeal.
Plenty of players talk about how long it takes them to get back to “normal” after having a concussion. I’ve heard people talk about it being up to a year. Let’s not forget that what set his whole health crisis in motion was a concussion.
He can take over the Kane role of "Guy who can carry plugs on the 3rd line but is gifted 1st line minutes because reasons." after Evander is traded.
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Yeah its not a fun recovery having dealt with it personally and with my kids. The recovery can be emotionally draining with ups and downs that you don't always see coming.
I know my last one was unsettling to put it mildly. I was not the same afterward... still not to be honest.
Oooo, head trauma.
Yes, it can take years to regain a sense of normalcy, physically and moreso mentally, even with proper care. Kyle has progressed remarkably fast from a medical standpoint, I'd be very willing to guess.
To add to that, it's not just physical trauma we're talking about. If the reports are true... he almost died. That is definitely a situation in which someone could suffer emotional trauma, which could theoretically continue just as long if not longer than any effects of the direct physical damage. Although, yeah, the brain. Neuropsychology or whatever. It's all physical, but the healing process is different between getting hit in the head and suffering from the 'hey, I almost died and left my kids without their father' type of trauma. I hope that makes any modicum of sense.
Either way, it's showed on the ice too. He looks considerably better out there. More aware, gaining better control of the puck, and is actually starting to score. Good for him, I hope his recovery continues at this pace.
Yes, it can take years to regain a sense of normalcy, physically and moreso mentally, even with proper care. Kyle has progressed remarkably fast from a medical standpoint, I'd be very willing to guess.
To add to that, it's not just physical trauma we're talking about. If the reports are true... he almost died. That is definitely a situation in which someone could suffer emotional trauma, which could theoretically continue just as long if not longer than any effects of the direct physical damage. Although, yeah, the brain. Neuropsychology or whatever. It's all physical, but the healing process is different between getting hit in the head and suffering from the 'hey, I almost died and left my kids without their father' type of trauma. I hope that makes any modicum of sense.
Either way, it's showed on the ice too. He looks considerably better out there. More aware, gaining better control of the puck, and is actually starting to score. Good for him, I hope his recovery continues at this pace.
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Kyndig
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Was our best winger last year and is turning into our best winger again this year. Thought hes looked faster the last few weeks.
MackAttack26
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After 1 point in first 9 games, he has 23 in the last 33 (57 point pace - close to what is expected) and been even hotter as of late.
Hopefully it was just the medical issue holding him back early. Still, those last couple years worry me.
Hopefully it was just the medical issue holding him back early. Still, those last couple years worry me.
Heretic
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Yeah I was thinking either medical or conditioning due to medical, or both. I'm pleased with his production considering we don't really have a choice with his giant contract and I like him just fine. It's scary stuff with neurological issues and I'm glad things are working out for him and he's healthy that's the important part. Still haunted by accounts of Marc Savard years after his concussion and how awful it was for him.
joshjull
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what are everyone's predictions for Okposo this upcoming season?
I want to say that he's going to bounce back and score around 50 points for us... but only time will tell. He did pick it up a bit towards the end of last year, although it did seem like he had hands made of stone most of the way. I wonder how his recovery and off-season have been so far
I want to say that he's going to bounce back and score around 50 points for us... but only time will tell. He did pick it up a bit towards the end of last year, although it did seem like he had hands made of stone most of the way. I wonder how his recovery and off-season have been so far
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I think he has a bounce back year and legitimizes our top 6 on the right side with Reinhart.
The problem I worry about is if he gets too cautious on plays because of past concussion problems leading to near death he might never return to the Okposo of old.
The problem I worry about is if he gets too cautious on plays because of past concussion problems leading to near death he might never return to the Okposo of old.
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Botts talked about telling vets they need to get faster this offseason - that screams Okposo to me. Will be interesting to see how he looks, he's still a quality player if we can get '16-17 Okposo back
nickdawg95
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Guy scores 44 points after having his brains scrambled and people are calling for his head/demanding a trade.
if he plays with Mitts / Eichel you can easily expect 50 points from kyle
if he plays with Mitts / Eichel you can easily expect 50 points from kyle
BowieSabresFan
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I think there is some legitimate concern that he was just not processing and playing the game fast enough last year, and that might carry over into this year. In other words, he might not be able to play at a high enough level anymore.
I'm banking on him coming back healthier, and in better shape this year. It can do nothing but benefit the Sabres if he does so.
