61.   He missed the playoffs for the first time in his career last year and only the lowly Ottawa Senators have fewer wins than the Kings do this season.

62.   He missed a playoff by one stroke.

63.   He was placed on injured reserve and missed the playoffs.

64.   He missed a playoff by two strokes.

65.   He missed the playoff, which Larry Mize won, by a stroke.

66.   He was shelled in his final outing, lasting less than two innings, then missed the playoffs with a freak knee injury.

67.   He was fourth at the U.S. Open, barely missing the playoff.

68.   His presence is essential if the Devils are to have a good start and regain their confidence after missing the playoffs last season.

69.   His champions will play a Carolina franchise that missed the playoffs last season and in seven of the past eight.

70.   His Devils missed the playoffs without Lemieux this season.