The headlines around the Buffalo Sabres have consisted of the current nine-game winning streak, Jeff Skinner’s scoring outburst, Jack Eichel entering into unquestioned elite center status, and Rasmus Dahlin strong rookie season.
Even the resurgence of players like Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons has seen some highlights over the recent weeks.
Lost in the shuffle is the rebound season that Kyle Okposo is having so far. He looks like a different player than we saw in the first half of last season. It’s clear that the scary medical situation he went through in 2017, had an impact on his performance for most of the 2017-18 season.