Kyle Okposo announces his retirement

[Brawndo]

 

[Porous Five Hole]

A good man.  A good representative of the community.
I know he will have to wear the results of this team’s failure to make the playoffs with the fan base, but I would welcome him into the building anytime he wants to come.  

[JoeSchmoe]

Did he end up staying in Buffalo or did he move back to Minnesota?

[LTS]

Did he thank the fans at any point in that article?

I looked a few times but did not see it. 

 

[LGR4GM]

He's a good dude. 

[Slack_in_MA]

Happy trails, KO.

[LETSTUCHINGO]

Thought he retired as soon as Buffalo signed him!

[Brawndo]

His house is for sale in Clarence, so I imagine a move to Minnesota is pending if not done yet. 
 

I imagine he takes a position with the NHLPA soon 

[Pimlach]

Class act.  Glad to see him get  a Cup. 

[Weave]

52 minutes ago, LETSTUCHINGO said:

Thought he retired as soon as Buffalo signed him!

[Doohickie]

 

[That Aud Smell]

3 hours ago, LTS said:

Did he thank the fans at any point in that article?

I looked a few times but did not see it. 

Never the same once he green lit that retaliatory no-center-ice-salute stunt.

F**K THEM FANS.

2 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

He's a good dude. 

He is? I mean, I guess.

[PerreaultForever]

He got the storybook ending so good for him. 

[nfreeman]

I was never a fan of his, but he does seem like a good guy and a good family man.  I'm glad he got to play a long time in the NHL, make a ton of cash and skate around the rink with the Cup.

Enjoy the next phase KO and be well.

[TheAud]

He just outlasted Tyler Ennis

[Taro T]

8 minutes ago, TheAud said:

He just outlasted Tyler Ennis

Well, sure, he was waiting for the Ennis announcement before making his announcement.  Tyler blinked first.  😉 

[JoeSchmoe]

1 hour ago, That Aud Smell said:

Never the same once he green lit that retaliatory no-center-ice-salute stunt.

F**K THEM FANS.

He is? I mean, I guess.

That's kind of where I end up. He did seem like a really nice guy in his public persona (at least until the anti-fan thing), but who among us really knows. 

Like anyone, I wish him the best... But no more than the guy who retires from the factory down the street. 

Just now, Taro T said:

Well, sure, he was waiting for the Ennis announcement before making his announcement.  Tyler blinked first.  😉 

[pi2000]

Nice career he carved out for himself.

He would've done well under Lindy.

Time to enjoy family. 

[bunomatic]

Glad he got his cup. 

[LETSTUCHINGO]

17 hours ago, Weave said:

Great guy and wonderful human being, but that is not what we signed him for. Ultimately, one of the worst FA signings in Sabre's history with respect to salary and performance!

 

[Rasmus_]

Happy retirement Okie.  Thank you for always giving a crap, when our owners sentimentally don't. 

[OverPowerYou]

I was an Okposo hater. I think it would have been better if all the years of sabres coaches didn’t ruin the team 

[Pimlach]

On 9/21/2024 at 4:58 AM, OverPowerYou said:

I was an Okposo hater. I think it would have been better if all the years of sabres coaches didn’t ruin the team 

[Porous Five Hole]

I know I know, this topic is old. But it fits here. Kyle Okposo has a new gig.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44948657/kyle-okposo-joins-nhlpa-staff-wanted-stay-game

“Okposo, who wanted to take some time to make sure he had the emotional energy to devote to a gig like this, wanted to be on the business side and expects his role to be fluid as he feels out his place at the NHLPA, working under Walsh and assistant Ron Hainsey. Walsh said Okposo's experience as a player and an executive board member makes him a well-respected, trusted resource.”

BTW, the ‘k’ in his last name is silent. 😎