Omark signs with Dynamo Moscow

Well if you hadn't heard about this year's Youtube.com sensation, Linus Omark, it's too late to get excited about him in the NHL.

Sorry to break the news Oilers fans, but poor little Linus has decided to sign in Russia with Dynamo Moscow for about 8 times more money than he would have received playing for Springfield. His team mate Johan Harju (Tampa Bay 6th Round pick in 2007) also makes the journey to the land of the Rouble.

Both players were thrilling for the Lulea club of the SEL this year and their respective NHL organizations had high hopes for the two. Unfortunately the alure of money has ripped them away.

Omark was third in the SEL in scoring with 23-32 in 53 games and Harju finished the year in seventh spot with 27-22 in 55 games. This probably marks disaster for the Lulea team who were boosted largely by these two players along with goaltender Mattias Modig. Modig is under contract through the 09/10 season however the SEL contracts are broken as easily as a hollywood wedding. Modig was stellar for Lulea posting a .922 SVP in 2008-2009.

Oh and in case anyone was wondering, Jaromir Jagr and a decent season this year with 25 goals and 28 assists in 55 games for Omsk Avangard. Not bad for 10 million per season.

Lastly, my condolences to other Habs fans out there for the loss of Markov and Schneider. It really hurts to lose those two at this time in the season but it just seems as though the hockey gods aren't picking Montreal to win it in their 100th season. At any rate, I wish the Habs the best of luck as they look to not get swept by Boston in the first round (I figure it will line up that way).