81.   The Kings have a bigger obligation to their fans, who have waited so long to root for a consistent winner.

82.   The Kings have a new captain in defenseman Mattias Norstrom.

83.   The Kings have a quality backup in Steve Passmore, who played well last year for a bad team in Chicago.

84.   The Kings have Aaron Miller shoring up their defense.

85.   The Kings have changed hands three times in three years and are in the process of being sold again.

86.   The Kings have decisions coming up on the returns of injured players Eric Belanger, Kelly Buchberger and Craig Johnson.

87.   The Kings have depth on the left side with Stevens, Klima, Craig Johnson, Vladimir Tsyplakov, Nathan LaFayette and Barry Potomski.

88.   The Kings have Doug Christie to deal with Kobe Bryant.

89.   The Kings have enough money to sign him but are choosing not to.

90.   The Kings have had two long trips the past two weeks and Palffy remained in Los Angeles rehabbing.