Okposo Staying In School.

Okposo decides to return to Gophers for sophomore season MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - University of Minnesota hockey standout Kyle Okposo has decided to return for his sophomore season.Okposo was drafted with the seventh overall pick last year by the New York Islanders.He revealed his intention in a prepared statement released by the school this afternoon. Okposo says he spoke with the Islanders and felt it was in his "best interest" to play another season in college.Okposo was named to the WCHA's All-Rookie team after totaling 19 goals and 21 assists for the Gophers.(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S105244.shtml?cat=10216

My Take- I think this is a good move, let him get even more confidence by having another big year in college before bringing him to the Bridge then eventualy to the Island. He will be on the team in the near future and we can't rush it. Let him go at his own pace.