Kyle Okposo

Kyle Henry Erovre Okposo (born April 16, 1988) is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Florida Panthers.

Okposo played for Minnesota until December 19, 2007, when he decided to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders.

As a response to questioning, Islanders general manager Garth Snow told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Quite frankly, we weren't happy with the program.

"[4] Okposo signed an entry-level contract with the Islanders and was assigned to their top minor league affiliate, the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

[9] Okposo's output declined in each of the next four seasons and fans eventually began to call for him to be bought out of his contract.

[14] On March 8, 2024, Okposo was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Calle Själin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick.

[15][16] Okposo would help his new team reach the Stanley Cup Finals for their second straight appearance, eventuating in a Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers and securing Okposo his first career Stanley Cup Championship after 17 years in the NHL.

[17] He was the third player to hoist the cup, following Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov and Sergei Bobrovsky.

Okposo with the Islanders in February 2011
Okposo with the Panthers during the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals