Prospect Okposo scores first NHL goal: Kyle Okposo snapped a tie with 2:35 remaining by scoring his first NHL goal, and the New York Islanders ended a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Okposo, who made his NHL debut Tuesday in New York's home loss to Toronto, scored shortly after having his helmet knocked to the ice. He took a pass in the right circle from Richard Park and snapped a drive past Martin Brodeur. (Updated 03/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Okposo, a St. Paul, Minn., native signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders in December, shortly after leaving the University of Minnesota. He will earn $850,000 each year of the deal and is eligible for bonuses that could reach a maximum of another $850,000 per season. Because the Islanders brought him up to play only the final nine games, the first year of his contract won't officially kick in until next season. The right winger had a goal and five assists in seven games while playing for the United States in this year's world junior championship and was assigned to Bridgeport when the tournament ended in January. Okposo is a solid long-term Fantasy keeper. (Updated 03/21/2008).
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Prospect Okposo scores first NHL goal: Kyle Okposo snapped a tie with 2:35 remaining by scoring his first NHL goal, and the New York Islanders ended a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Okposo, who made his NHL debut Tuesday in New York's home loss to Toronto, scored shortly after having his helmet knocked to the ice. He took a pass in the right circle from Richard Park and snapped a drive past Martin Brodeur. (Updated 03/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Okposo, a St. Paul, Minn., native signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders in December, shortly after leaving the University of Minnesota. He will earn $850,000 each year of the deal and is eligible for bonuses that could reach a maximum of another $850,000 per season. Because the Islanders brought him up to play only the final nine games, the first year of his contract won't officially kick in until next season. The right winger had a goal and five assists in seven games while playing for the United States in this year's world junior championship and was assigned to Bridgeport when the tournament ended in January. Okposo is a solid long-term Fantasy keeper. (Updated 03/21/2008).
