Linus Omark is close to rejoining Luleå Hockey for the rest of the season, according to multiple reports. The forward left the club after winning the SM-guldet and briefly played in Switzerland before family reasons ended that stint. Luleå has offered him a contract amid ongoing negotiations.
Speculation about Linus Omark's future has intensified, with reports indicating a likely return to Luleå Hockey in the SHL. According to NSD, the deal is finalized, allowing Omark to play the remainder of the season with the club he helped win the SM-guldet. Earlier statements suggesting Omark was done with Luleå appear unfounded.
Omark began the season with Lugano in Switzerland, but his contract expired without renewal due to family considerations. Rumors linked him to Södertälje, but no move materialized. Expressen reports that a comeback is near, possibly as early as next week, though some sources claim it's already settled.
Luleå's sports director Ulf Engman addressed the situation in comments to Expressen: "I så fall vet ni mer än jag. Han funderar ännu, och som vi förstått det, så handlar det om att spela med oss eller att lägga av. Mer än så vet vi inte just nu." He added, "Avtalet är inga problem. Det är mer om han ska skriva på. Ena dagen känns det åt ett håll, och andra dagen åt ett helt annat håll. Jag kan säga så här, att om han bestämmer sig slutgiltigt för oss, och skriver på, då kommer vi gå ut med det på studs för att undvika spekulationer."
Omark himself expressed confidence in his abilities, telling Aftonbladet: "Jag är för bra för att sluta." Both Expressen and Aftonbladet confirm Luleå has extended a contract offer. An analysis piece highlights how Omark's potential return could strengthen Luleå's roster significantly.
