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Tallies in Tuesday's loss Okposo scored a goal on two shots and added 10 PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Okposo cut the Sabres' deficit to 3-2 with 2:56 left in the third period, but they couldn't tie the game. The 35-year-old winger has two points over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him three games. While he's a solid bottom-six forward and leader, Okposo has a modest 16 points with 69 shots on net, 34 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 44 appearances -- production too low to be helpful in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Okposo (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Senators on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Okposo will be back on the ice after a three-game absence due to his lower-body problem. Through 38 games this season, the veteran winger has already scored eight goals and needs just three more to match his season total from 2022-23. In fact, the St. Paul native has managed 14 points this year despite just one of those coming with the man advantage.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Okposo (lower body) won't play against Seattle on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports, but is hopeful to play against Ottawa or Vancouver on Thursday or Saturday...

Impact Okposo appears to have progressed into day-to-day status but won't be ready until Thursday at the earliest. On the year, the veteran winger has generated 14 points in 38 games and could push for the 30-point threshold if he returns to the lineup soon.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Okposo is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Okposo didn't take part in Tuesday's practice after logging 10:56 of ice time in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Ottawa. He will be replaced in the lineup by Victor Olofsson or Eric Robinson. Okposo has eight goals, 14 points, 61 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 29 hits over 38 games this season.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice in rout Okposo scored two goals, one shorthanded, in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact His shortie midway through the second period on a breakaway from Buffalo's blue line gave the Sabres a 6-3 lead and seemed to break Toronto's spirit. Okposo then snapped home another goal in the third for the final tally of the night. The veteran winger began the season with a 19-game goal drought but he's come to life since then, racking up eight goals and 11 points in the last 15 contests while seeing time on both the penalty kill and the second power-play unit.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"We Know We're a Good Team" | Kyle Okposo After Win Over Maple Leafs

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Totals three points in home win Okposo ended up with a goal and two assists in Monday's 5-2 home win against the Coyotes.

Impact Okposo was good for a plus-3 rating, two shots on goal, a blocked shot and three hits with four faceoff wins in six attempts across 13:20 of ice time. He entered play with three goals and just eight points across the first 27 games of the season, but he has two goals and four points in the previous two outings. This was his first three-point game since netting a hat trick on Dec. 29, 2022 against the Red Wings.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"It's A Commitment" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo After Win Over Arizona

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2

Kyle Okposo and Eric Robinson each had a goal and two assists as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press

"It Hurts Not To Get The Win" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo After Loss To Montreal

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gets 600th NHL point Okposo scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal.

Impact He drove the net and pounded in a rebound at 6:36 of the third period to tie the game. It was his first goal in six games and a milestone point -- Okposo now has 600 career points (234 goals, 366 assists; 1,012 games). At this point in his career, Kyle is a bit player on a lower line, and he has just four goals and four assists in 28 contests. But milestones like this are always worth celebrating.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"We're Having Trouble Starting Games On Time" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo After Loss

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nets goal for third straight game Okposo provided a goal in a 5-1 victory over the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Okposo had no goals and three assists over his first 19 contests this season, but found his scoring touch recently, supplying a tally in each of his last three contests. His latest marker came in the dying seconds of Monday's game to punctuate Buffalo's 5-1 win. Although Okposo's hot right now, not a lot is expected of him offensively at the age of 35. He had just 28 points in 75 appearances last year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Okposo scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 3-2 win against the Penguins.

Impact Okposo lit the lamp at 10:52 of the third period to level the score at 2-2, with helpers to Rasmus Dahlin and Victor Olofsson. He ended up with a plus-1 rating and five shots on goal while winning three of his five faceoff attempts in 14:28 of ice time. He'll need to score on a more regular basis before fantasy managers pay him any mind outside of the very deepest pools.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"It's Tough To Put Into Words" | Kyle Okposo After Celebrating His 1,000th NHL Game

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sabres observations: Kyle Okposo's 1,000th game spoiled by blowout loss to Bruins A 5-2 loss to the Bruins isn't the way the Sabres wanted the celebration to end for Okposo and his family.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sabres celebrate Okposo's 1,000th NHL game | NHL.com Buffalo pulls out all the stops as captain reaches milestone, joined by family, teammates

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NHL.COM

Manages helper in loss Okposo recorded an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Impact Okposo has three helpers over his last five games, which is all of his offense this season. He set up a Dylan Cozens tally in the third period Friday. Okposo is seeing fourth-line usage again this season, and he's racked up six hits, six blocked shots, six shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-1 rating through eight appearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Okposo, Sabres get a jump-start on team bonding with a Bills road trip Okposo believes the Sabres' culture is changing, and organized the team trip in an effort to make that culture doesn't slip early on.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to one-year, $2.5M contract The young, retooled Buffalo Sabres can rely on Kyle Okposo's veteran presence for at least one more season after the team captain and former...

MAY 24, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sabres re-sign F Kyle Okposo to 1-year deal The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back their captain Kyle Okposo for the 2023-24 season

MAY 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign Captain Kyle Okposo to One-Year Deal Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo staying in Buffalo for another season as the team looks to make the playoffs next year.

MAY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign Captain Kyle Okposo to One-Year Deal Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo staying in Buffalo for another season as the team looks to make the playoffs next year.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M contract

The young, retooled Buffalo Sabres can rely on Kyle Okposo’s veteran presence for at least one more season after the team captain signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract

MAY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Agrees to one-year contract Okposo signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Okposo had the option to test the open market this summer as an unrestricted free agent after completing his seven-year, $42 million deal. The 35-year-old scored 11 goals and 28 points in 75 contests in 2022-23. He'll likely serve primarily in a bottom-six role next season.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2

Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M contract