Popular Post dudacek Posted March 6 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 6 It's pretty clear from this he expects to be playing his final games as a Sabre this week. https://www.nhl.com/sabres/video/okposo-after-practice-6348285564112 He's conducted himself with dignity and integrity through some extraordinarily trying times and represented the crossed swords with heart and class, both on and off the ice. Like this fan base, he's deserved better. 13 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wyldnwoody44 Posted March 6 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 6 I raise my stick to him.. Boom 5 6 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Okposo has been a great trooper and I hope we have some kind of job for him after his retirement but as long as it isn't Boston or Toronto I'll look forward to rooting for him. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TageMVP Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Yeah thanks Okposo for leading a bunch of losing teams the last few years Bravo And he insulted the fans for being upset and booing Good riddance and lol @ he deserved better, WHY You got one thing right, though. Us fans deserve better 5 4 3 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Well, it’s an end to an era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverPowerYou Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 57 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: Well, it’s an end to an era. The worst era in history 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thewookie1 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 2 hours ago, TageMVP said: Yeah thanks Okposo for leading a bunch of losing teams the last few years Bravo And he insulted the fans for being upset and booing Good riddance and lol @ he deserved better, WHY You got one thing right, though. Us fans deserve better I honestly don't think he's the one who told them not to salute the fans. The guy has been a model citizen and a warrior for this team for 7+ years, I'm not going to place the Sabres' failures on one guy who certainly didn't glide through unscathed. He's worked hard and nearly died during his time here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 (edited) He was a dutiful professional and a thoughtful presence in the locker room. His 7 years here coincided with an historic stretch of futility. I hope he enjoys a healthy retirement. Edited March 6 by That Aud Smell 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrefanday1 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 He, like all the rest of the team, ain't going nowhere. I think KA is afraid to make any trade of his beloved team 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I'm hoping good luck is being wished to far more supposed talent than KO. This team needs multiple major changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I don’t think I’ve ever rooted for an ex-Sabre to win a cup. Until now that is… 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 (edited) 30 minutes ago, inkman said: I don’t think I’ve ever rooted for an ex-Sabre to win a cup. Until now that is… I rooted for Mike Ramsey to win one. I’ll add Kyle to the list. People happy to see Kyle go are doing so because of what he wasn’t. However, what he is is substantial, and will be missed. Effective 4th liner with enough offense to be a powerplay contributor. Grizzled pro that taught the kids how to become NHLers Effective when needed to move up the line up. Respected around the league. In this org, that is a feat in and of itself. Don’t underestimate how important this is when every FA of substance has Buffalo on their “no” list. I know EJ didn’t work out as well as hoped, but we don’t even get him without KO. He had been an ambassador for the organization at a time where recruitment is tantamount. Consistently played hard and made himself accountable. I can’t ignore or forget the health issues he went through and fought back from as a member of this team. During the worst era in Buffalo sports Kyle Okposo went through hell and back to continue to be here. He WANTED to be here during this mess. Mad respect. Assuming we lose Kyle, there is no replacement for what is left of the season that will be as effective as Kyle was. There is no addition we make this season that is better than Kyle. No kid is coming in and being more effective than Kyle was. This loss Will absolutely make us less effective as a team in the short term. And the only way it improves next season is if Kevyn can find improvement from the outside. Good luck with that when noone else really wants to be here. Edited March 6 by Weave 2 1 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 4 hours ago, TageMVP said: You got one thing right, though. Us fans deserve better "Us fans?" I don't share your toxic view. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Lee Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Injuries and poor usage derailed his career; he did not need to be relegated to 4th line duty by the Housley years. We could have used 4-5 more players with his character and skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Even if he is traded, I still would not be surprised if he is re-signed again in the offseason again by GMKA. Meanwhile with the Sabres.....I would not be surprised if nobody else get's the "C" in his place as they will save it for KO next season. Dahlin, Girgs (if he is still here) and Tuch will all wear "A's" to close out this season. IMHO - It's time to move on from KO, but GMKA will bring him back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 A couple of the teams I've heard him linked with are NYR and FLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Okposo is a class act as a player and person. He's the type of person you admire simply because of the dignified way he carries himself. The most impressive thing about Okposo is that it is easy being the upfront person on your team when things are going well. What he did well is maintain his professionalism and class while playing in an era where failure and discontent pervaded the environment. A related question about player status surrounds Girgs. What's going to happen to him? Does he want to stay another year or would he prefer to have a chance to play in the playoffs with another team? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 10 minutes ago, Doohickie said: A couple of the teams I've heard him linked with are NYR and FLA. I hate the rangers, send him to florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 38 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said: Even if he is traded, I still would not be surprised if he is re-signed again in the offseason again by GMKA. Meanwhile with the Sabres.....I would not be surprised if nobody else get's the "C" in his place as they will save it for KO next season. Dahlin, Girgs (if he is still here) and Tuch will all wear "A's" to close out this season. IMHO - It's time to move on from KO, but GMKA will bring him back. I can’t imagine a scenario where Kyle is here next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 (edited) 4 hours ago, SABRES 0311 said: Well, it’s an end to an era. Good riddance to the era, not to Kyle. Seems like a real good guy and he was a good soldier - just didn't like the team reaction to the booing when it was easy to understand and explain. Best wishes whatever happens. To be honest, I still don't think he is leaving. Edited March 6 by Pimlach 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_soisson Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Great guy, but he should have been cut loose last year. His signing was just one more symptom of Adam's failure to do anything meaningful last offseason. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Weave said: I rooted for Mike Ramsey to win one. I’ll add Kyle to the list. People happy to see Kyle go are doing so because of what he wasn’t. However, what he is is substantial, and will be missed. Effective 4th liner with enough offense to be a powerplay contributor. Grizzled pro that taught the kids how to become NHLers Effective when needed to move up the line up. Respected around the league. In this org, that is a feat in and of itself. Don’t underestimate how important this is when every FA of substance has Buffalo on their “no” list. I know EJ didn’t work out as well as hoped, but we don’t even get him without KO. He had been an ambassador for the organization at a time where recruitment is tantamount. Consistently played hard and made himself accountable. I can’t ignore or forget the health issues he went through and fought back from as a member of this team. During the worst era in Buffalo sports Kyle Okposo went through hell and back to continue to be here. He WANTED to be here during this mess. Mad respect. Assuming we lose Kyle, there is no replacement for what is left of the season that will be as effective as Kyle was. There is no addition we make this season that is better than Kyle. No kid is coming in and being more effective than Kyle was. This loss Will absolutely make us less effective as a team in the short term. And the only way it improves next season is if Kevyn can find improvement from the outside. Good luck with that when noone else really wants to be here. Good summary. If he goes I do not think they should bring him back either, despite all you said. Find the elusive "vet in their prime that wants to be here" and upgrade the roster. That should be Adams top priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 8 minutes ago, Pimlach said: Good summary. If he goes I do not think they should bring him back either, despite all you said. Find the elusive "vet in their prime that wants to be here" and upgrade the roster. That should be Adams top priority. I don’t think there is any chance he comes back. I’m nearly certain this is Kyle’s swan song. He will retire in the offseason. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddoublee Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Archie Lee said: Injuries and poor usage derailed his career; he did not need to be relegated to 4th line duty by the Housley years. We could have used 4-5 more players with his character and skills. i agree with this - i dont know if we are in agreement with what i am about to say - but i always thought he was under utilized on the power play here. it was one of his strengths early in his career - and always preferred him on the PP over skinner (not interchangeably, but in high level theory). good positioning, angles and possession are key, and he has those. never understood why we didnt use him more. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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