‘The 35-year-old winger was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer following the expiration of a seven-year deal with an average annual value of $6 million. Maturing into a respected figure in Buffalo’s during locker room several tumultuous seasons before being named the 20th full-time captain in Sabres history, Okposo indicated at season’s end that Buffalo would be the only team he would continue his career with.’