This former Sabres forward has announced his retirement.
A former Buffalo Sabres forward is officially hanging up the skates.
The NHL Alumni's official X account shared that former Sabres forward Linus Omark has announced his retirement from professional hockey.
Omark finished off his NHL career during the 2013-14 season with the Sabres. In 13 games with the Sabres that season, he posted two assists, three hits, and six penalty minutes.
Following his time with the Sabres, Omark had a long career overseas, where he spent time in leagues like SHL, KHL, and Switzerland's National League. The 39-year-old forward was still solid this campaign overseas, too. In 15 games with HC Lugano of the NL, he had four goals and 11 points. He also had five goals and 16 points in 29 games for Lulea HF of the SHL this campaign.
Omark was selected by the Edmonton Oilers with the 97th overall pick of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. In 79 career games over three NHL seasons split between the Oilers and Sabres, he had eight goals, 24 assists, and 32 points.