Kyle Okposo signs $42M deal with Buffalo Sabres

Darren Helm and the Detroit Red Wings agreed to a five year extension worth around $20 million on Friday.

One of the biggest fish has been caught.

Kyle Okposo has signed a seven-year, $42-million contract with the Buffalo Sabres, the longest term possible for free agents.

His cap hit will be $6 million.

The 28-year-old right wing’s previous contract, with the New York Islanders, carried a $2.8 million cap hit.

Okposo is an excellent play-maker and a smart bet for 20 goals. He paced the Isles with 42 assists and chipped in 22 goals in 2015-16.

July 1, 2016

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Kyle Okposo
SIGNED BY
Buffalo Sabres
LENGTH
7 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$6 million
TOTAL
$42 million

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