I would be very, very surprised if he plays in Russia. Sure, it is closer to home but I think it is safe to say that for any Swede, North america feels much more as home than Russia... players that go to Russia are either:
* in the end of their career
* did not earn a regular job in the NHL
Young players don't end up in Russia without giving the NHL a try.
Swedish players in Russia are the ones like Magnus Johansson (about 35, six-seventh d-man in Chicago/Florida last season), Mattias Weinhandl (Wild/Islanders), Tony Martensson (Anaheim)...
When a newspaper says he is "considering to play in Russia" it only means he has been offered a contract. Not his fault really...
... I would also be surprised if he didn't make the NHL. Of course there is a transition period, he might need a year in the AHL. Even Naslund had a tough time the first few years. But he has the skill, and he is not afraid to go into the corners or get to the net. I can't see that he can fail really.
Different type of coaches, long away from home, different type of play... there are many factors when you come to a new league and new country at age 22 and I no idea how Omark will handle it, but sooner or later he will adjust. Mark my words
