(UPDATE 11:03 AM)- After yesterday's speculation, Erik Karlsson has made his lockout plans official. He will be joining Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League. Karlsson is on a month to month contract with his new team and will make his debut on Saturday night.
According to reports on Twitter, Sens defenceman and defending Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson is headed to Finland during the lockout.
Initial speculation had Karlsson returning to Frolunda of the SEL but apparently that speculation was a tad premature. Instead, it appears as though Karlsson has opted to join Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League.
If the reports are accurate, Karlsson will join former Senator Jarkko Ruutu who spent last season with Jokerit.
