Kyle Okposo Taken Off on Stretcher After Devastating Hit From Dion Phaneuf

by Adam GretzFiled under: Flames, Islanders, NHL VideosIt's not often that preseason games provide anything newsworthy, but Thursday night's meeting between the New York Islanders and Calgary Flames has proven to be the exception.Just over five minutes into the second period, Islanders forward Kyle Okposo carried the puck through the neutral zone and was on the receiving end of a devastating hit from Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf. A skirmish ensued, nearly involving both goaltenders, while Okposo remained on the ice. He was eventually taken off on a stretcher. Video after the jump.Kyle Okposo Taken Off on Stretcher After Devastating Hit From Dion Phaneuf originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments