Brewin Flames Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Panthers for Calle Sjalin, '24 pick Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 12:20 PM ET Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo was traded Friday to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. Okposo becomes the Panthers' second addition this week with the defending Eastern Conference champions also trading for All-Star winger Vladimir Tarasenko in a deal with the Ottawa Senators that saw them part with two draft picks. With Okposo being on a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, the Sabres did not have to retain any salary with the full freight of his contract going to the Panthers. CapFriendly projects the defending Eastern Conference champions have less than $1.4 million remaining in cap space. Okposo's arrival gives the Panthers the sort of middle-six or bottom-six depth in the form of a player who has 12 goals and 22 points in 61 games this season. If Okposo does get used in a bottom-six role, he provides the Panthers with more depth. He'll join a group that already included Nick Cousins, Ryan Lomberg, Eetu Luostarinen and Evan Rodrigues on the wings. The Sabres' decision to part with Okposo now means the club will be seeking what will be 21st captain in franchise history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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