--- title: "Dancing in the Reign: After The Matter" url: https://kingscast.net/dancing-in-the-reign-after-the-matter/ description: "If you’ve yet to see Keith and Chris’ post-game analysis of Game 6 on Episode 106 of ‘ Overtime ‘, don’t get left out. You can watch here or simply click on the." published: 2026-08-19 updated: 2026-08-19 --- # Dancing in the Reign: After The Matter Published 2026-08-19 ## NEWS 26 April 2011 · by Alex If you’ve yet to see Keith and Chris’ post-game analysis of Game 6 on **Episode 106** of ‘**Overtime**‘, don’t get left out. You can [watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=graFZZrjgb4&feature=channel_video_title) or simply click on the screen-shot below. Both of those options are pretty simple, though, so it’s your preference on how to approach them. **- – -** To most, they weren’t even considered to have a chance, yet the Kings lost this series themselves. It’s saddening, it’s heartbreaking, and it happened in the worst way it possibly could have. To be positive, I can now try and have some sort of life, but those are overrated and filled with too much stupid sh*t anyway. Today I found myself not entrenched with feelings of anger and disgust, but a serious appreciation for how this team finished the season. **Anze Kopitar**‘s broken ankle didn’t do any damage to the mental capacity of this roster, that’s what’s so great about it. They kept moving, and locked up a playoff position in a heavily saturated group of contenders vying for postseason play in the **Western Conference**. This, they did without **Justin Williams** as well, respect is given where it’s due, there’s a tough team here folks. The playoff matchup with the **San Jose Sharks** looked like an uphill battle from the start. I predicted the Sharks in 6 games, but if two bounces take different routes, the Kings very well could still be playing hockey. Three overtime losses, and the failure to hold a four-goal lead on home-ice. That’s not gonna do it, but it certainly was close. **What’s wrong with this picture? Not only did it happen in the harshest, most absolute worst way possible, but look at the staff on-hand for first-person experience…** **The heads were down, but it’s hands-down when we’re talking top defensive defensemen on this roster – Willie Mitchell and Rob Scuderi. And poor Jonathan Quick – who was magnificent. Yet, a funky bounce finds Joe Thornton’s stick like it had a directed GPS System and this thing’s over. Done.** **Actually, a good friend of my mine saw Jonathan Quick without his uniform on the other day and was lucky enough to snap a picture.** **Good side or bad side? Tough call.** **- – -** The summer awaits us, a time that seems more refreshing by the minute. An 82-game regular season and a chunk of playoff contests can get to the head. Everyone needs a break, time for things to slow down a bit. Before you know it, El Segundo will be in full-swing in just four months for training camp. There are a few players with expired contracts who will be dealt with, a blockbuster-type deal that I could see coming, and the draft. Talking about any of that would take us to overload central, my mind can’t take much more right now. **Thanks for Attention Deficit Disorder** **I figure that’s the only reason my blog gets traffic, anyway.** **And no, I didn’t photo-shop that. I know.** But really, I want to thank everyone for the readership. I really do appreciate it, and I enjoy working to put together decent content for Kings fans to enjoy. Whether it’s for a quick moment, or something that sticks with you for the day, I enjoy sharing my thoughts and opinions with you. Even though I’m a dislocated fan for the time-being, the strength this team’s community exudes is just about the best I’ve ever been a part of. **Special thank you’s to:** **Keith Korneluk** and **Chris Kaliszewski**: Happy to meet you guys on the Wilshire/Western Purple Line two years ago, and even more happy to have developed a steady partnership. ‘Overtime’ is quite possibly the best independent analysis in the entire **NHL**, the fan-base is lucky to have such coverage. **Jonathan Moncrief** of the **LA Examiner**: Jon took me under his wing earlier during the season, and even asked for permission to grant me into the **Staples Center** Press Box so I could shadow him. It didn’t work out, but his effort was satisfying enough. We were able to catch a couple of Kings practices together, he included me as best he could, much appreciated. He went above and beyond in providing me with advice and guidance. Look for an in-depth interview I had with LA Kings reporter **Jonathan Moncrief** in the coming weeks right here on ‘**Dancing in the Reign**‘ on **KingsCast.net**. Thank you, Jon. **Meg Jarrell**of **LA KingsCourt**: Thank you for the free-use of your photography, for the sharing of my content, and for your ability to satisfy my social-network fix of LA Kings news and media in a matter of minutes. ‘**MayorsManor**‘, ‘**The Royal Half**‘, ‘**Surly&Scribe**‘, ‘**DieHard Los Angeles Kings**‘, and of course **Rich Hammond** of ‘**LA Kings Insider**‘ – Just for some damn good coverage. **Tender Loving Care** **He was at the Hospital for his ankle, I was there because the Kings are retiring the uniform Kopitar’s donning here. They’re shedding these for some lame white concept of the current third jersey. I hate that template and design. I’ve tried to like them, because I know our wardrobe is going to hell, but it’s almost impossible. Put these new concepts next to ‘Bland’ in the dictionary.** That’s it for now. I’ll be back periodically throughout the off-season, including some pretty good stuff in the coming weeks. Look out for notes on Kings’ free-agents, an exclusive interview with LA Kings reporter and journalist **Jonathan Moncrief** of the **LA Examiner**, and honest coverage of other news and notes to come out of **Los Angeles Kings** camp this summer. Goodnight, and good luck. [Back to News](https://kingscast.net/category/news/) · [Full story index](https://kingscast.net/sitemap/)