Kyle Okposo RW FA Fri 2/15/19 11:11 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
The Sabres did not make Okposo (undisclosed) available for comment after Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo was injured in a fight with Anthony DeAngelo. Considering the winger is not known to drop the gloves and even dealt with a serious neurological condition that prematurely ended his 2016-17 campaign, it was surprising to see him go after the defenseman. At any rate, Okposo will be reevaluated ahead of Sunday's road game against the Devils.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Fri 2/15/19 9:41 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo went straight to the dressing room Friday after a third-period fight versus the Rangers' Anthony DeAngelo, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo dished out a hard hit on DeAngelo, who took exception and picked a fight with just 7:51 remaining in regulation. Okposo would've gotten out of the box with less than three minutes remaining, so he may have simply been held out for a precautionary measure. Okposo isn't a standard fighter, as his last tilt came in November of 2015 versus the Lightning's Ryan Callahan. Expect an update on his condition after the game as he looks to be healthy for Sunday's contest versus the Devils.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Sat 2/9/19 4:37 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo's power-play goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings was his tenth tally of the season.
EDGE Analysis
In four games since the start of February, Okposo has two goals on eight shots while adding three hits. The 30-year-old isn't producing like he used to, with 21 points in 54 games, but that can be attributed to his third-line usage causing his ice time to drop by three minutes compared to last season.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Tue 1/29/19 2:01 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo has three points in his past six games.
EDGE Analysis
Those three points are a sizable uptick in his production, considering he had just a single point in the prior 17 outings. Okposo has been playing on the fourth line, but should he continue his recent play, he could find himself higher on the depth chart again. He currently has 19 points in 48 games.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Mon 12/31/18 9:00 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo scored his first goal since Nov. 13 and his first point since Nov. 27, ending a nightmare December on a high note. He's currently on pace to score just 10 goals, his lowest since the 2012-13 lockout-shortened campaign. Hopefully this goal breaks the seal for the Minnesota native, as his fantasy value has taken a massive dip over the last couple seasons.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Tue 12/11/18 4:33 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo will look to snap his scoring drought during Tuesday's game with the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo has been held pointless in his past five outings, and hasn't found the back of the net in his last dozen contests. His 15 points in 30 games isn't a poor showing on his part, as he's still on pace for 41 points. However, that would be a slight dip from his past contributions with Buffalo (45 and 44 points respectively), but if he can chip in a little more, he could have his best season yet with the Swords.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Mon 11/19/18 11:38 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo picked up two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old was instrumental in the Sabres' comeback from a 4-1 deficit, including setting up Casey Mittelstadt for the tying goal midway through the third period. Okposo has heated up a bit lately, scoring one goal and five points in his last five games, but his overall numbers (five goals and 13 points in 21 games) aren't too far off the usual production he's provided Buffalo over the last two seasons.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Wed 11/14/18 1:51 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo scored the game-winning goal over the Lightning Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo has quietly been productive so far this season. He has 10 points in 18 games, despite being juggled between the second and third line. He plays on the top power play unit, which is where four of his 10 points were generated. He may not be the 60-point player he once was, but he put up 45 and 44 points during his first two seasons in Buffalo, and is on similar pace for this campaign.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Thu 10/25/18 10:24 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo scored a power-play, game-winning goal Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
After a slow start to the season, Okposo has scored a goal in consecutive contests, both coming on the power play. He's also tallied four assists on the season but through 10 games is averaging a career-low 15:17 of ice time per game.
Kyle Okposo RW FA Sun 10/21/18 11:42 PM
Kyle Okposo
RW FA
Okposo scored two power-play points -- a goal and an assist -- in Sunday's 4-2 win over Anaheim.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo has a goal and two assists on the power play this season as he looks to produce his fourth consecutive campaign with over 20 power-play points. The Minnesota native is averaging a career-low 15:39 of ice time, including just 11:09 on Sunday.