Kyle Okposo
Like Skinner, Okposo is in his 30s. Also like Skinner, he experienced a career renaissance this season. His 45 points are his highest total since joining the Sabres in 2016-17. He also scored 21 goals for the first time since his days with the New York Islanders in 2015-16.
The only knock on Okposo heading into next season is that he will be in the final year of his contract. This might hinder him from attaining the ‘C,’ but as the oldest player slated to be under contract in 2022-23 that can produce, he may get it nonetheless.
This season, Okposo spent time as the Alternate Captain. And at worst, that will be his status on the team next season. He and Skinner are neck-and-neck to win the ‘C’ patch.
(Statistics provided by Hockey-Reference)