The Swedish Elite League has reversed its prior decision and will now permit NHL players to sign temporary contracts during the lockout. The SEL had previously stated it required players to commit to playing an entire season in order to join one of its teams. There was speculation earlier in the off-season that Gabriel Landeskog might wish to suit up for his former club, Djurgardens, but that was diffused due to the pre-existing rule. There has been no word on whether Landeskog might re-consider now that the league has changed its stance, but it has been confirmed that the Avs new captain will not play in the AHL during the labor stoppage.