81.   But the product was plotzing, the Kings were willing to give up a pair of big, proven bodies, and the Bruins bit.

82.   But when it mattered, the Kings were simply not up to the heady, daunting task of dethroning a champion.

83.   But until late in the game, the Kings were unable to accomplish much else against the cautious Flames.

84.   But when the Kings are winning and looking like a playoff team, breaking up the chemistry looks more dicey.

85.   But they are better with him than without him, which is why the Kings were so eager to get him back.

86.   But without Robitaille and Stumpel, the Kings clearly are a different team.

87.   But, now, those who have watched him since the trade are skeptical he will ever get the kind of payday the Kings never were willing to provide.

88.   But, as Wanzer points out, his Kings are neither new nor fresh.

89.   But, in America, there are no kings.

90.   But unlike the Ottawa game, where they were undone by penalties and poor performances by Fiset and defenseman Aki Berg, the Kings were sharp.