It's true: Okposo sighting in Edmonton
Kyle Okposo, the Eagles number one draft pick in RHL17, met the city and media for the first time today. Not to be confused with the Ogopogo, a 'mythical' creature inhabiting Lake Okanagan next door in British Columbia, Okposo is the real deal--and is ready to prove it.Selected 7th overall, the U of Minnesota freshman standout offers a package of raw skill, finishing talent, determination and physicality that have Eagle scouts blushing.
We're very happy to have Kyle on board," said GM Bourdeau. "When we realized we couldn't crack the top 4-5 and get a shot at one of the bigger names, the 7th pick was going to come down to Kyle, Mueller and Brassard. When Mueller went thet CAP at 6th, we knew we had our man."
Eagle fans will have to wait though to see the budding power forward, as Okposo has committed to return to UofM in the fall. Circle RHL21 as the earliest date for Okposo to begin his RHL career.
We're fine with Kyle's decision to go back to school," said Bourdeau. "We are a patient team, and always look to draft the best player available regardless of how soon he'll hit the RHL."
We're very happy to have Kyle on board," said GM Bourdeau. "When we realized we couldn't crack the top 4-5 and get a shot at one of the bigger names, the 7th pick was going to come down to Kyle, Mueller and Brassard. When Mueller went thet CAP at 6th, we knew we had our man."
Eagle fans will have to wait though to see the budding power forward, as Okposo has committed to return to UofM in the fall. Circle RHL21 as the earliest date for Okposo to begin his RHL career.
We're fine with Kyle's decision to go back to school," said Bourdeau. "We are a patient team, and always look to draft the best player available regardless of how soon he'll hit the RHL."
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posted by Chris - Eagles at
1:05 p.m.
4 Comments:
Another good, tough and skilled forward joining the Eagles. How do you do it year-in-year-out! I need to steal some of your scouts...
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Vancouver Olympians, at 8:53 p.m.
He's no Toews... who will be great for years to come.
Looking back over my past 3 seasons of drafting... I seem to be developing a preference for wingers. Jack Johnson aside, I've taken Ladd, Radulov, Setoguchi, Latendresse and now Okposo in the 1st round.
Maybe I should branch out.
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Chris - Eagles, at 8:44 a.m.
I happen to like this pick very much. Instead of wingers, I have been loading up on centers in the last two drafts.
I have a feeling that "Opo Bro" (nickname given by Trevor Lewis) will turn out just fine. When you guys come up to play in RHL21, we'll make sure that Bourdon introduces him to our glass ;)
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KosMike, at 9:19 p.m.
Those wingers you listed, are they balanced out on left and right? If so, you shouldn't be looking too bad. I went D-heavy this draft, after going all forwards the year before. Seems thats how my strategy is going, flip flop flip flop.
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Vancouver Olympians, at 8:41 p.m.
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