Gabriel Landeskog might end up playing for the AHL Lake Erie Monsters if there's a lockout. Landeskog was born in Sweden, but the Swedish Elite League isn't allowing rental players. In other words, if he wants to sign with a Swedish club, he has to commit to a full season with them, which is something he probably wouldn't be willing to do unless the full NHL campaign gets cancelled. Landeskog would also probably need to take out an insurance policy if he plays in Europe to protect himself in case he gets injured. Should he get hurt playing for the AHL, the Colorado Avalanche would assume responsibility and take care of his medical expenses. Landeskog has never played in the AHL before, he jumped straight from the OHL to NHL.