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Islanders GM Garth Snow doesn't plan on trading Kyle Okposo

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Nothing imminent indeed.

New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow told TSN's Darren Dreger that he doesn't plan on moving top-line winger Kyle Okposo, whose name was floated around in trade rumors earlier this week.

Okposo is one of the league's greatest bargains in terms of point production per dollar, which makes him of value to the Islanders both in the lineup and on the open market. He has contributed 0.92 points per game over the last two seasons, costing the Islanders only $2.8 million against the cap.

He will become an unrestricted free agent next season, and will be in line for a significant raise - his first significant NHL payday.

Snow, who is without a pick this weekend until 72nd overall, has spoken openly about the possibility of acquiring a first- or second-round selection in the lead-up to the draft.

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