QUESTION OF THE MOMENT

From time to time, DC Hockey Spot will pose questions regarding current NHL topics and chatter. Last night, Oiler rookie Limus Omark pulled off what is being called one of the most gusty shootout attempts in recent memory. But rather than constant praise and top 10 apperances, Omark has been met with a great deal of criticism from players and analyst. The complaint is that the rookie has not earned the right to attempt a move like the one he did last night. Here is a link to the shot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnsngTNeGTg and to the TSN article regarding the issue at hand: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=345095

Personally, I do not get the argument or why the Omark goal is getting so much negative press. Sports are about personalities, and the NHL could use more personality. It should not matter if you are a rookie or a 10 year vet. If you can pull an incredible move off and score, more power to you. Its like saying Sam Bradford cannot complete a Hail Mary pass to win a game because he is a rookie. It seems absurd to me.

Also, I do not even think the move was that spectacular. Amazing? Yes. But the cool part, the spin, was at center ice. Take at look at these some of these shootout goals:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMad9tlj8II&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW56LSffJtc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XreUfjIMBuY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68E9l-8cpWk

and of course http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6gyTV_vt2s

So, what do you think: WAS OMARK OUT OF LINE? SHOULD A PLAYER NEED TO EARN THE RIGHT TO MAKE A GUTSY MOVE?