Linus Omark News

Again, that seems very likely to come at Linus Omark's expense.

Omark continues to skate but likely draws out of the lineup as a precautionary measure. Through 51 games last season, the dangling forward scored five goals and 27 points with a minus-16 rating. Ryan Jones takes his spot on the third line.

Linus Omark blocked a shot above his right knee on Sunday and it was a bit painful. Says he's fine today

Omark skated as an extra day, indicating he may miss a game or two. Through 51 games last season, the dangling forward scored five goals and 27 points with a minus-16 rating. Look for Lennart Petrell to slot back into the lineup with Omark out.

CALGARY - Flash was a fixture of Linus Omark’s game, but it isn’t going to guarantee him a spot on the roster, so the Swedish winger has made an effort in three pre-season games to play a more conservative game.

Omark will tone down his offensive play in hopes of becoming a valuable, two-way player. The uber-talented Swede scored five goals and 27 points last season but carried a minus-16 rating. He should make the team and come close to 15 goals over a full season.

Omark proved last year he can play in this league. He’s small but tough-minded. He took some hellacious hits along the boards, got up, and kept playing. He’s deceptively hard to knock off the puck, with a big rear end and strong legs.

Omark may struggle to make the team out of training camp but he is certainly NHL ready. Through 51 games last season, the dangling forward scored five goals and 27 points with a minus-16 rating.