Kyle Okposo is going out as a Stanley Cup champion. Okposo, who played 17 seasons in the NHL and finished that run as part of the Florida team that won a title last season, announced his retirement on Thursday.

Forward Kyle Okposo announced his retirement Thursday after 17 seasons with the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres and champion Florida Panthers.

Taking a look around the hockey world, there were some former Florida Panthers who made some pretty significant news on Thursday. Hey, just because they’re not on the team anymore doesn’t mean we don’t’ still care about our old friends.

Longtime NHL veteran Kyle Okposo has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey today. Okposo made the announcement through CAA his representation. The 36 year old retires just months after hoisting the Stanley Cup as a member of the Florida Panthers,