(1988-04-16) April 16, 1988 (age 36) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position
Right wing
Shoots
Right
NHL team Former teams
Florida Panthers New York Islanders Buffalo Sabres
National team
United States
NHL draft
7th overall, 2006 New York Islanders
Playing career
2007–present
Kyle Henry Erovre Okposo (born April 16, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the New York Islanders and the Buffalo Sabres. He was drafted seventh overall by the Islanders in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
Kyle Henry Erovre Okposo (born April 16, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
Okposo is a surname of Nigerian origin. Notable people with the surname include: KyleOkposo (born 1988), American ice hockey player Sammie Okposo (1971–2022)...
Dustin Byfuglien, who is of Norwegian, African, and Swedish descent; KyleOkposo, who is of Nigerian descent; and Joel Ward, whose ancestors are from...
began to earn recognition as a possible linemate for John Tavares and KyleOkposo. After participating in the Islanders training camp ahead of the 2014–15...
Barzal and KyleOkposo are the only players to lead the Islanders in scoring during John Tavares' nine-year tenure with the team; however, Okposo did it in...
Times. January 12, 2008. Retrieved on September 10, 2008. "NHL Profile: KyleOkposo". National Hockey League. Retrieved 21 March 2016. "NHL Profile: Theo...
then took game two, 4–3, as New York's Colin McDonald, Matt Martin, and KyleOkposo scored three unanswered goals in the second and third periods. In game...
incident in which he knocked KyleOkposo of the Buffalo Sabres unconscious in the third period of a 6–2 Rangers victory. Okposo was later diagnosed with his...
and dynamic goal scorer. Despite chemistry with linemates Tavares and KyleOkposo, however, his desire to test free agency and the team's impending move...
of his career and enjoyed success playing alongside Johan Larsson and KyleOkposo, a line dubbed "The Roarin' 20's" by fans due to the trio's jersey numbers...
Kiiminki, Finland 62 Brandon Montour D R 30 2021 Ohsweken, Ontario 8 KyleOkposo RW R 36 2024 Saint Paul, Minnesota 13 Sam Reinhart C R 28 2021 North...
and dynamic goal scorer. Despite chemistry with linemates Tavares and KyleOkposo, however, the overall lack of on-ice success and his desire to test free...
2024. Buffalo acquired this pick in a trade on March 8, 2024, that sent KyleOkposo to Florida in exchange for Calle Sjalin and this conditional pick....
represents include Jonathan Bernier, Claude Giroux, Carl Hagelin, Seth Jones, KyleOkposo, Andrew Shaw, and Mathew Barzal among others. In 2017, Brisson was named...
teammate John Tavares is the godfather of Moulson's daughter, Mila and KyleOkposo is the godfather of Moulson's son, George, who is also believed to be...
season, Clutterbuck was named as an alternate captain for the team after KyleOkposo was sidelined with an eye injury. On April 25, 2015, Clutterbuck scored...
He immediately joined the team's top line alongside John Tavares and KyleOkposo, which Vanek said later was the best line he ever played on. On 4 February...
Reinhart began the 2016–17 season on the wing of Ryan O'Reilly and KyleOkposo. After four games with the two, Reinhart was transitioned to his natural...
Steve Ott, 2013–2014 Brian Gionta, 2014–2017 Jack Eichel, 2018–2021 KyleOkposo, 2022–2024 Kevyn Adams, who previously played in the NHL and served as...
scored twice for the Sharks in their 3–0 victory at home. Troy Brouwer and Kyle Brodziak scored twice in a 6–3 victory for the Blues to tie the series in...
Coyotes later suspended operations in April 2024. Most recent captain, KyleOkposo, was traded to the Florida Panthers in March 2024. Most recent captain...