Linus Omark News

On Thursday, the Oilers sent forward Linus Omark to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a conditional 6th round pick.

Omark was drafted in the fourth round (97th overall) in 2007. He has skated in 66 NHL games with the Oilers registering eight goals and 22 assists (30 points). In 29 games with the Oklahoma City Barons this season, Omark has 14 goals and 15 assists (29 points). On a weak Sabres squad he is expected to battle for playing time with the NHL club.

Omark will be in the lineup tonight.

Omark was recalled by the Oilers yesterday and will replace Ben Eager in the lineup tonight. Omark has eight goals and four assists in 12 games with Oklahoma City (AHL). He spent the lockout shortened season in Switzerland, where he scored 17 goals and added 52 assists (69 points) in 48 games.

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with forward Linus Omark on a one-year contract.

Omark spent last season with Zug of the Swiss League where he put up 17 goals and 52 assists. He spent two seasons with Edmonton before signing a one year contract in Switzerland.