He could also use some heart, leadership and humility.
To call a guy constantly going to the boards against guys twice his size to not have heart is a joke. Especially when the entire oilers team lacks all those things.
To call a guy constantly going to the boards against guys twice his size to not have heart is a joke. Especially when the entire oilers team lacks all those things.
You know why he's "constantly" going against guys "twice his size"?
You know why he's "constantly" going against guys "twice his size"?
Because he's VERY SMALL.
Well, his size wasn't in question. His heart was. I have never seen Omark as a "lazy" player that does not want to get into "dirty" and tough situation.. If he gave that impression in Edmonton something else than his heart was the reason for that.
You know why he's "constantly" going against guys "twice his size"?
Because he's VERY SMALL.
It's a different game now with the new rules., size doesn't matter, ask Martin ST.Louis., whose even smaller., Difference being is that Martin had the luxury of playing with quality players where Omark didn't. Good for him for moving on., I'd still luv to see him on this team now with all the young talent
It's a different game now with the new rules., size doesn't matter, ask Martin ST.Louis
I stopped here, because you actually used Martin St. Louis, FORMER HART WINNER, as a reference for Omark because of size.
Here's the difference, if Omark had 1/4 the work ethic, attitude, hockey sense and tenacity of St Louis, he'd be a top-6 forward across the NHL. Martin St. Louis was a success in the "OLD NHL", so I get the "rule changes", but the reality is that Omark is VERY SMALL and that's why he has to go against guys "twice his size"
Well, his size wasn't in question. His heart was. I have never seen Omark as a "lazy" player that does not want to get into "dirty" and tough situation.. If he gave that impression in Edmonton something else than his heart was the reason for that.
Yup, but if you follow the thread to my recent post that has been reference/quoted by other posters You'll not I said
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Nice to see Omark playing well, too bad he isn't 6'2", 220lbs with grit and toughness.
Because this is the major issue for the Oilers right now, not a lack of skill. Which is, frankly, a welcome change.
I stopped here, because you actually used Martin St. Louis, FORMER HART WINNER, as a reference for Omark because of size.
Here's the difference, if Omark had 1/4 the work ethic, attitude, hockey sense and tenacity of St Louis, he'd be a top-6 forward across the NHL. Martin St. Louis was a success in the "OLD NHL", so I get the "rule changes", but the reality is that Omark is VERY SMALL and that's why he has to go against guys "twice his size"
Geez
Jimmi, this looks more like a showing of dislike than something related to Omark.
The main issue with Omark was his defensive play, his speed and his shot. (the main issue with Linus and Oilers where that influx of talented players that pushed Omark into a situation where he wasnt able to play from his strength)
The fact you dont understand him doesnt make his attitude bad.
He worked very hard so that wasnt an issue.
He has pretty good hockey sense, excellent playmaker, so i dont see your point here either.
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If Linus had the shot and speed of St Louis he would have been playing for the Oilers. (or somewhere else in the league)
Jimmi, this looks more like a showing of dislike than something related to Omark.
No it doesn't not in the least, it's just I don't view him through the rosiest of glasses. I see him for what he is, a very small, skilled player who's better suited to be in Europe.
Omark had two pts (0+2) yesterday when Zug won against SC Bern.
Now let's just wait for Jimmi J, Psycho or someone else of the Omark-haters to explain that the swiss league sucks, or maybe point out Linus lack of size...
It's because he's very good in Europe. On larger ice surfaces, with lesser players, he thrives in that environment, which is great for him.
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No it doesn't not in the least, it's just I don't view him through the rosiest of glasses. I see him for what he is, a very small, skilled player who's better suited to be in Europe.
There's nothing wrong with that.
If you had written this, i would agree, nothing wrong with it. He is small, skilled and better suited for Europe.
If you had written this, i would agree, nothing wrong with it. He is small, skilled and better suited for Europe.
It is what I wrote, but to mention him in the same breath as Martin St. Louis is beyond wrong, they aren't even close in any way other then they are both not big and play hockey.
Omark had two pts (0+2) yesterday when Zug won against SC Bern.
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Nobody hates him. All these apples will make him a pretty penny in Switzerland for a long time. The fact that he was our 4th rounder is a thumbs-up to our scouting staff. That he panned out to be an average option on the worst NHL team, or a great AHLer, or the assist leader in the Swiss League, are all accomplishments. Good for him.
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Linus Omark was tougher on the puck in the offensive zone than the majority of the current oilers during his time year. He has no future here and alas when you fall out of favor with this team and even dare not to meekly bow to the powers that be you usually get black balled by the team.
Linus Omark was tougher on the puck in the offensive zone than the majority of the current oilers during his time year. He has no future here and alas when you fall out of favor with this team and even dare not to meekly bow to the powers that be you usually get black balled by the team.
