| 1/14/2013 4:43:00 PM |
Description: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo joined New York's top line with Matt Moulson and John Tavares on the first day of training camp. Coach Jack Capuano acknowledged there was meaning behind putting Okposo on that line. SOURCE: Newsday | Insight: "You look at some of the success they had as a line last (season), this is something we wanted to look at right away," Capuano said. "We're not going to waste a whole lot of time experimenting. Okposo skated with Tavares and Moulson 10.74 percent of the time last season, according to leftwinglock.com, and scored 45 points (24 G, 21 A), but the Islanders need a replacement for P.A. Parenteau, who skated with the top line 16.4 percent of the time last season and scored 67 points (18 G, 49 A) but has signed with Colorado. Look for Okposo to get a fantasy boost playing with the team's top players. | | |
| 5/25/2011 5:10:00 PM |
Description: The New York Islanders have signed forward Kyle Okposo to a five-year contract. Terms were not disclosed.
New York Islanders | Insight: Okposo played in just 38 games last season, scoring 20 points (5g-15a) after missing the first 44 games with a shoulder injury. Both Okposo and Michael Grabner have been signed to long-term contracts, so the Islanders seem to be taking some steps in building for the future. | | |
| 3/12/2011 11:00:00 AM |
Description: Okposo tallied a pair of assists in the Isles' Friday night win over Boston. | Insight: It was the third straight point-game for Okposo, who has seven assists over his past seven outings. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 2/2/2011 11:03:00 AM |
Description: Okposo tallied his first two goals of the season Tuesday night to lead the Isles to a 4-1 victory. | Insight: Playing in just his sixth game since returning from a preseason shoulder injury, the winger also added his second assist of the year. He posted 52 points over 80 games in 2009-10. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 2/1/2011 11:42:00 PM |
Description: Kyle Okposo scored two goals and added an assist with a +2 and six shots on goal in the Islanders' 4-1 win over Atlanta on Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Okposo's two goals were his first two of the season, scored in his sixth game since returning from a shoulder injury. Don't forget about Okposo, as the former first-round reached 52 points last season and is still available in a lot of leagues. | | |
| 1/19/2011 12:24:00 PM |
Description: The New York Islanders have announced that Kyle Okposo will make his season debut on Thursday.
Newsday | Insight: Okposo has been sidelined all season with a shoulder injury. Expect him to take a few games to get his game legs back, but he will be a major part of the Isles' offense going forward. | | |
| 1/12/2011 4:23:00 PM |
Description: Kyle Okposo has returned to Islanders' practice for the first time this season.
Newsday | Insight: Okposo has missed the entire season with a shoulder injury. His return will be welcomed on Long Island, where he should be a first-line forward once he is up to normal game speed. | | |
| 12/30/2010 1:06:00 PM |
Description: Kyle Okposo will not join the Islanders on their upcoming 11-day road drip.
Newsday | Insight: Okposo has been sidelined all season with a shoulder injury, although he was projected to return at around this time. He has been skating in full gear but has yet to practice with the team. Don't expect him to return for at least another two weeks. | | |
| 9/28/2010 5:08:00 PM |
Description: Kyle Okposo is expected to be sidelined until December with a torn labrum in his right shoulder that requires surgery.
TSN | Insight: The Islanders have been hit with two significant injuries in less than a week, as Mark Streit is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Okposo's injury likely increases the odds that first-round pick Nino Niederreiter cracks the squad this season. | | |
