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Post by Rayven on Dec 19, 2007 19:52:57 GMT -5
Kyle Okposo Islanders fans, get ready: highly-touted prospect Kyle Okposo will be joining the Islanders family in the very near future.
The team’s 7th overall pick in the 2006 NHL draft – a tantalizing package of speed, power and grit – announced today that he is leaving the University of Minnesota in order to begin his professional hockey career.
The 6-1, 205-pound right wing will represent Team USA at the World Junior Championships before turning pro. That means a timetable of joining the Islanders organization as early as the first week in January.
But first off is the matter of a contract. Newyorkislanders.com has learned that Islanders general manager Garth Snow is working on an entry-level deal for the talented wing.
“We’re extremely excited about the possibility of Kyle joining our organization soon,” said Snow. “He’s a great talent, one of the most exciting prospects in the game. Kyle has the dedication and character we want for our franchise.”
A recent scouting report from Islanders assistant general manager Ryan Jankowski to newyorkislanders.com included this: “Kyle’s ability to control the puck along the boards and play a power forward-style game will be a huge asset to the Islanders for a long time to come. He has a great future in our organization.”
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Post by Rayven on Dec 19, 2007 19:54:57 GMT -5
all I can say is OH MAN!! I cant wait to see him in the pros. I had the honor to meet him and see him play over the summer and he's a great guy. He has great skills and has a great head on his shoulders. I hope they can get a deal done ASAP and get him in hte organization.
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Post by kbarbdamnit on Dec 19, 2007 20:21:23 GMT -5
Any idea why he left his team mid-season?
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Post by Rayven on Dec 19, 2007 21:02:57 GMT -5
Good question...he wasnt having a good season at all.
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Post by kbarbdamnit on Dec 19, 2007 21:25:56 GMT -5
They have something about it on Islanders TV. One thing mentioned is that he didn't like being moved from wing to center, They don't know if that's why he left but it could be a reason that led to it. If that's the case then that sucks, Will he be making demands every time something happens he doesn't like?
I don't know, maybe I'm looking too much into it.
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