Teammates, friends were glad to see Okposo back on the ice

From the sound of things, Kyle Okposo‘s presence at “Da Beauty League” was a beautiful sight for Buffalo Sabres teammates, former teammates on the New York Islanders, and friends around the NHL. NHL.com’s Jessi Pierce was at that informal game, which apparently didn’t go well for Okposo’s team. While Pierce noted that Okposo wasn’t comfortable answering questions during his first on-ice action in almost four months, it sounds like the talented winger was looking good on Wednesday night.

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  Kyle Okposo's next rehab step: Skating in Da Beauty League

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  Sabres' Kyle Okposo returns to the ice for first time since being hospitalized

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Exclusive look at Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup film (Video)

There are always challenges in creating the official Stanley Cup Playoffs commemorative video. There are the time constraints, as the NHL likes to turn around these things as fast as possible to capitalize on the momentum from the championship round. “We jam on this thing,” said Steve Mayer, NHL Executive Vice President and Chief Content.

Why Blackhawks prospects are already buying what Rockford coach Jeremy Colliton is selling

Luke Johnson has gotten a few chances to talk to Rockford head coach Jeremy Colliton, and he likes what the new coach is selling. “He seems like a knowledgeable guy about the game,” said Johnson, who played 73 games with the IceHogs last season. “He’s a younger guy and his career wasn’t too long ago. That’s always nice having a younger coach that can kind of relate to us a little bit more. I’m looking forward to getting going with him and working with him.” They’ve gotten to work together some already at the Blackhawks’ development camp this week, where Colliton has started to see who may be making up the IceHogs’ roster in a few months. The 32-year-old Colliton was a player himself not too long

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  Blackhawks prospect William Pelletier goes from roller hockey to Rockford

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  Boston University coach predicts breakout year for Blackhawks prospect Chad Krys

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