Will the Buffalo Sabres trade Kyle Okposo in 2022-23?

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 23: Kyle Okposo #21 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Why the Sabres won’t trade Okposo

If I had to guess, the Buffalo Sabres will not trade Kyle Okposo except for the reasons mentioned in the previous slide. Given their success late last season and overall, when healthy in 2021-22, the Sabres figure to at least contend for a wild card. If that’s the case, Okposo is going nowhere.

Further, the Sabres, even if Okposo does not perform to the same standard next season, value his experience and ability to lead and mentor younger players. Overall, those leadership traits alone may keep him around regardless of his performance on the ice.

If Okposo underperforms or if the Sabres are out of contention, teams will undoubtedly inquire about his availability. But the Sabres may keep him regardless and simply insert him onto the fourth line while their younger players like Jack Quinn and J.J. Peterka, considering they are in Buffalo next season, take on larger roles.

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