Sabres Captain Okposo signs one-year deal, avoids free agency

The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed captain Kyle Okposo to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Kyle Okposo has agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres after seven seasons with the team.
Kyle Okposo, the team captain, provided guidance to the young Buffalo Sabres team and expressed a desire to stay despite losses.
Okposo scored 11 goals and 28 points in 75 games last season but has dealt with several injury issues in recent years including concussions.
With their captain locked in, the Sabres can now focus on re-signing their other free agents as they have $17 million in cap space.