Update on Okposo's future after finishing the season in the intensive care.

One of the biggest stories leading up to the National Hockey League playoffs wasn't about hockey at all, but rather about the long-term health of veteran NHL forward Kyle Okposo.

The Buffalo Sabres forward found himself in a neuro intensive care unit with an undisclosed medical condition, and there were concerns about his future both on and off the ice, however the prognosis now seems very reassuring.

According to a report from Matt Bove of WKBW is reporting that Okposo is now doing much better, so good in fact that he is expected to return and be ready to play by the time next season rolls around for the Sabres.

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The nature of his condition has still not been disclosed, and may never be in fact, but we have no doubt that fans will be overjoyed to hear that this condition will not impact his ability to play in the NHL.