Igor Eronko: The Los Angeles Kings had offered defenseman Nikita Nesterov a two-year deal worth $6 million.
He has agreed to a mutual agreement with CSKA though on a five-year contract extension.
Hope is to still finish the season and award the Stanley Cup
John Shannon: Gary Bettman: “Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup.”
Greg Wyshynski: A source coming from the players’ side believes a “best case” scenario would have the season suspended for two to weeks.