Erik Karlsson has arrived in Ottawa for informal workouts, but he is also pondering where to play if there's a work stoppage to start the year. "We don't have that many options," he said. "Russia is one, but I don't know if you want to go there. We'll see about that. Switzerland is going to be hard. They only have so many imports on each team. Maybe the Swedish League changes its mind once (a lockout) gets closer." The Swedish Elite League said earlier this summer that they would take players for anything less than a year-one deal, but they may be loosening on that statement due to the tantalizing prospect of bringing over high-profile Swedish-born players.