A big part of Arthur Staple's report about the Islanders exploring the possibility of trading Kyle Okposo hinges upon Okposo's next contract. An unrestricted free agent at the end of next season, Staple says that Okposo could be seeking a contract worth over $7 million per season. Right now, his contract demands aren't known.
Okposo has enjoyed the two best seasons of his career in the last two years. He had 27 goals and 42 assists for 67 points in 2013-14, all career highs, and followed it up with 18 goals, 33 assists and 51 points in an eye injury-shortened last season.