21.   The Kings were hoping to have both back against the Thrashers.

22.   The Kings hope to have Fiset as a backup for the game against the Canadiens.

23.   The Kings were hoping the Predators would come out fatigued after their loss to Anaheim.

24.   The Kings were hoping to avoid taking on any multiyear contracts but inherited two with Buchberger and Emerson.

25.   The Kings were hoping Schneider could play Saturday against Chicago, but a better bet is next weekend against San Jose at Staples Center.

26.   The Kings were hoping to have right wing Glen Murray back against the Red Wings, but he was unable to play.

27.   The Oilers are one of the teams the Kings are hoping to overtake in the Western Conference.

28.   In that case, responded Los Angeles coach Andy Murray, the Kings hope to oblige him.

29.   Later Sunday, the king also hoped to help resolve the crisis in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

30.   Later Sunday, the king also hoped to help resolve a crisis in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.