Kyle Okposo

He was selected to represent the Buffalo Sabres at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game.

He scored his first career NHL goal against Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur on a power play.

He scored four goals in a single game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 16, 2015, which included his first NHL hat trick.

He played his 1,000th career NHL game against the Boston Bruins on November 14, 2023.

He played collegiate hockey for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers before turning professional.

He led the New York Islanders in total points during the 2013-14 season with 69 points in 71 games.

He was the third player to hoist the Stanley Cup during the 2024 victory celebration, following Aleksander Barkov and Sergei Bobrovsky.

He won the USHL Clark Cup championship and was named playoff MVP with the Des Moines Buccaneers in 2006.

He was awarded the Bob Nystrom Award by the New York Islanders in 2010, given to the player who exemplifies leadership, hustle, and dedication.

His decision to leave college mid-season in December 2007 sparked a publicized dispute between his NHL general manager and college head coach.

Both of his parents worked professionally as pharmacists.

He played high school hockey at prep powerhouse Shattuck-Saint Mary's, recording 99 points in 71 games during his first season there.