11.   Robitaille was getting older and the Kings were hoping to maintain their offense without signing a high-priced free agent.

12.   The early game is designed to get kids hooked on hockey, a promotion the Kings hope to use next season at the Staples Center.

13.   The Kings are hoping a few days of rest will heal it.

14.   The Kings are hoping to have him back during the trip but are happy to have Glen Murray pick up the slack.

15.   The Kings were hoping for a tighter game this time.

16.   The Kings were hoping they finally had an answer for the Lakers on Sunday.

17.   The Kings are hoping he gives their meager power play a boost.

18.   The Kings are hoping to sign their top prospect, Russian Alexanger Frolov, and give him a chance to compete for a job.

19.   The Kings are hoping to take the windfall from the Blake trade and build from within.

20.   The Kings hope to take whatever they learned in a favorable stretch of schedule the rest of the week.