Kyle Okposo said his 500th game on Tuesday in Columbus was a nice milestone, but not one he’d dwell on too much with the crucial part of the season in full swing.
Truthfully, though, this is a meaningful career marker for the 27-year-old, who had an assist on Anders Lee’s game-tying goal in a 3-2 shootout win.
There are a few reasons why Okposo’s 500th means a bit more than he might be letting on. First is that in all likelihood it’s the last major milestone he’ll hit as an Islander — there have been no contract talks between GM Garth Snow and Pat Brisson, Okposo’s agent, since brief discussions last offseason.