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

By Sion Fawkes

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)
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) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 15: Kyle Okposo #21 of the Buffalo Sabres handles the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Capital One Arena on April 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Will the Sabres trade Okposo?

The gut feeling says, given what we know about Okposo’s status and popularity with the team, he most likely will stay in Buffalo regardless of how well he or the team performs. At worst, Okposo and the Buffalo Sabres underperform yet he still leads and provides a mentorship role.

While I don’t believe he will return in 2023-24 – which is when Alex Tuch will wear that C patch – he is well worth the $6 million cap hit in multiple ways. So while outlets like The Hockey News have outlined a couple of scenarios mentioned in today’s article, Okposo will most likely remain in the Queen City.

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If the Sabres do contend for a wild card, look for Okposo to remain an integral part of the team while he keeps his position on what will most likely be the third line. His presence and leadership qualities will help set the stage for life without him when October 2023 begins.

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