NHL lockout: Kings' goaltender Jonathan Bernier signs to play in Germany

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Bernier has signed with Heilbronn Falken in Germany due to the NHL lockout.

Los Angeles Kings Offseason: NHL Owners Release CBA Proposal

The NHL owners have released their first proposal for the new collective bargaining agreement, something that has an impact on the Los Angeles Kings and every other team in the league. Unfortunately, the CBA proposal points towards some ugly negotiations down the road. Like you would expect from a first round proposal, the owners are looking for some big gains. Some of what they're asking for, via ESPN:

• Players share of the revenue to move from its current 57-percent to 46-percent
• Maximum contract length shortened to five years
• Beginning contracts extended to give years
• Requirement of 10 years in the league to be an unrestricted free agent
• Eliminate salary arbitration

The final deal will certainly not resemble the above wishlist, but it does demonstrate that the owners are looking for some big sacrifices from the players.

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Kings 2012 Free Agents: Full List Of L.A. Free Agents

The Los Angeles Kings knew that their first-ever Stanley Cup win was in large part due to outstanding young goalie Jonathan Quick, so their most pressing bit of business as the offseason got underway was to sign the Conn Smythe Trophy winner to a new 10-year extension. Quick was already under contract for 2012-13, but the Kings wanted to make sure it wouldn't be an issue during the next offseason.

The Kings have been active in securing impending free agents, as they signed Colin Fraser to a two-year deal and Jarret Stoll to a three-year deal. Free agency opens on Sunday and the Kings only have two more players who will be hitting the open market.

Here is the full list of free agents who ended the 2011-12 season as members of the Los Angeles Kings. Both skaters are unrestricted free agents.

Scott Parse - RW
Dustin Penner - LW

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Los Angeles Kings Release 2012-2013 Schedule

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