Tributes from players, celebrities and the hockey community poured in for Charles Wang, the former New York Islanders majority owner who died at the age of 74 on Sunday .
Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, who played his first seven NHL seasons with the Islanders, remembered Wang as a "kind person who had an extremely unique way of looking at the world."
Sad to hear the news this morning about Charles Wang. A kind person who had an extremely unique way of looking at the world. I feel honored to have been able to spend time with him. My condolences to his family.
Arizona Coyotes forward Michael Grabner, claimed off waivers by the Islanders from the Florida Panthers on Oct. 5, 2010, also shared his condolences. Grabner rewarded the Islanders' faith in him by scoring 34 goals and finishing third in Calder Trophy voting. Tweet from @grabs40: Sad to hear the news about Charles Wang this morning...condolences to his family and friends #RIPcharles NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, supermodel Carol Alt, Sydney Esiason, the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres, the American Hockey League and the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport also paid their respects.
Extremely sad to hear the passing of Charles Wang. I was very fortunate to be around a man as caring and determined as him. He was such a devoted owner and human being, always wanting the best no matter what. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
My heart is broken today. Charles Wang was truly the best. What he did for Long Island and the Islanders goes so unnoticed. His daughter Jasmine is one of my best friends and I can say for my family that we are so lucky to have had their friendship these past years.