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Islanders Extend Kyle Okposo
by Paul on 05/25/11 at 06:58 PM ET
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UNIONDALE, NY, May 25, 2011 – The New York Islanders announced today that forward Kyle Okposo has agreed to terms on a five-year contract.
“I’m very excited to commit to the Islanders for the next five years, especially with the news of the new Coliseum,” Okposo said. “This team really showed its potential in the second half of the season last year and I’m excited to be a part of getting the franchise back to the playoffs.”
Okposo, 23, scored five goals with 15 assists in 38 games for the Islanders last season. The St. Paul, MN, native missed the first 44 games of 2010-11 due to a shoulder injury, which he suffered during training camp.
“Kyle has been a critical part of our young core over the past few seasons,” said Islanders General Manager Garth Snow. “He is a high character guy that brings size and a scoring touch to our lineup.”
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Wow, that’s a pretty number to get Okposo locked down at if he keeps improving.
Posted by NHLJeff from Pens fan in Chicago, IL on 05/25/11 at 09:32 PM ET
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Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 05/25/11 at 07:58 PM ET