COMING SOON: KYLE OKPOSO

COMING SOON: KYLE OKPOSO Islanders in negotiations with highly-touted 7th
overall draft choice from 2006

Islanders fans, get ready: highly-touted prospect Kyle Okposo will be
joining the Islanders family in the very near future.

The team's 7th overall pick in the 2006 NHL draft ? a tantalizing package of
speed, power and grit ? announced today that he is leaving the University
of Minnesota in order to begin his professional hockey career.

The 6-1, 205-pound right wing will represent Team USA at the World Junior
Championships before turning pro. That means a timetable of joining the
Islanders organization as early as the first week in January.

But first off is the matter of a contract. Newyorkislanders.com has learned
that Islanders general manager Garth Snow and Okposo's representative Neil
Sheehy are currently in negotiations on an entry-level deal for the
talented wing.

"We're extremely excited about the possibility of Kyle joining our
organization soon," said Snow. "He's a great talent, one of the most
exciting prospects in the game. Kyle has the dedication and character we
want for our franchise."

A recent scouting report from Islanders assistant general manager Ryan
Jankowski to newyorkislanders.com included this: "Kyle's ability to control
the puck along the boards and play a power forward-style game will be a
huge asset to the Islanders for a long time to come. He has a great future
in our organization."

Stay tuned to newyorkislanders.com for future news of the possible arrival
of Kyle Okposo.

Home for the Holidays Ticket Pack

For only $99 get four tickets to the Islanders-Washington game on Saturday,
December 22 and a $25 gift certificate to Friendly's.

Bring your family to our home for the holidays. On Saturday, December 22nd,
take a break from your holiday shopping and take your family to New York
Islanders Home for the Holiday Night at the Nassau Coliseum when the
Islanders face-off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.
Santa, the Ice Girls, and Sparky-Claus will be there to help you celebrate
the holiday season.

As a special gift to Islanders fans, we've created the Home for the Holidays
Ticket Pack. For just $99, fans receive four tickets to watch the Islanders
battle Washington on December 22, plus a $25 gift certificate to
Friendly's.

The Islanders have cooked up an exciting evening for the final game before
Christmas. All kids 14 and under will receive a secret holiday gift upon
entry, courtesy of the Islanders Children's Foundation.

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OH BABY! This is what I have been waiting for. I have heard this kid has
power and soft hands.
He'll be a great fit working on a line with Guerin...with him digging the
puck ....and Guerin shooting...
I dont know who will play center with him but he is terrific....


"Jerry Heyman" <jerry.DeleteThis@hobbeshollow.com> wrote in message
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> COMING SOON: KYLE OKPOSO Islanders in negotiations with highly-touted 7th
> overall draft choice from 2006
>
> Islanders fans, get ready: highly-touted prospect Kyle Okposo will be
> joining the Islanders family in the very near future.
>
> The team's 7th overall pick in the 2006 NHL draft ? a tantalizing package
> of
> speed, power and grit ? announced today that he is leaving the University
> of Minnesota in order to begin his professional hockey career.
>
> The 6-1, 205-pound right wing will represent Team USA at the World Junior
> Championships before turning pro. That means a timetable of joining the
> Islanders organization as early as the first week in January.
>
> But first off is the matter of a contract. Newyorkislanders.com has
> learned
> that Islanders general manager Garth Snow and Okposo's representative Neil
> Sheehy are currently in negotiations on an entry-level deal for the
> talented wing.
>
> "We're extremely excited about the possibility of Kyle joining our
> organization soon," said Snow. "He's a great talent, one of the most
> exciting prospects in the game. Kyle has the dedication and character we
> want for our franchise."
>
> A recent scouting report from Islanders assistant general manager Ryan
> Jankowski to newyorkislanders.com included this: "Kyle's ability to
> control
> the puck along the boards and play a power forward-style game will be a
> huge asset to the Islanders for a long time to come. He has a great future
> in our organization."
>
> Stay tuned to newyorkislanders.com for future news of the possible arrival
> of Kyle Okposo.
>
> Home for the Holidays Ticket Pack
>
> For only $99 get four tickets to the Islanders-Washington game on
> Saturday,
> December 22 and a $25 gift certificate to Friendly's.
>
> Bring your family to our home for the holidays. On Saturday, December
> 22nd,
> take a break from your holiday shopping and take your family to New York
> Islanders Home for the Holiday Night at the Nassau Coliseum when the
> Islanders face-off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.
> Santa, the Ice Girls, and Sparky-Claus will be there to help you celebrate
> the holiday season.
>
> As a special gift to Islanders fans, we've created the Home for the
> Holidays
> Ticket Pack. For just $99, fans receive four tickets to watch the
> Islanders
> battle Washington on December 22, plus a $25 gift certificate to
> Friendly's.
>
> The Islanders have cooked up an exciting evening for the final game before
> Christmas. All kids 14 and under will receive a secret holiday gift upon
> entry, courtesy of the Islanders Children's Foundation.
>
> --
> // Jerry Heyman | "Software is the difference between
> // Amiga Forever :-) | hardware and reality"
> \\ // heymanj.DeleteThis@acm.org |
> \X/ http://bellsouthpwp.net/h/e/heymanj/