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John Vogl of the Buffalo News confirmed a report from Paul Hamilton of WGR-AM 550 that Okposo is at the Buffalo General Hospital's Neuro Surgical ICU after dealing with an illness since March 28.
“It’s a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation,” Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said, per Vogl. “Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation."
Earlier in the day, per the Associated Press, Bylsma announced Okposo likely wouldn't play in the team's final three games of the regular season
The 28-year-old Okposo is in his first season with the Sabres.