Sorry for the lack of posts recently. Mr. Fucking Randy has been busy with other things unrelated to hockey. Mr. Fucking Randy has recently taken up an interest in languages and art (not to be confused with elementary school 'language arts') so there hasn't been sufficient time to post blog entries.
"Languages and art? What are you doing exactly?" asked Tree Bone.
After my trip abroad to France, I started thinking seriously about taking up French. I can get by with Mandarin (as I discovered last year when I visited the Orient) so I figured adding another piece of armour to my language shield couldn't hurt. So, at the present, I am learning français when time permits.
As for art, some may be surprised to know that Commissioner Randy used to take art classes; sketches, oil paintings etc. (And the additional sticky, sweaty nude, but that is a given.) In the last few years my days have been filled with statistical analysis, numbers and texts, a.k.a. black and white. I forgot about what colours look like for a time, so I have once again taken up recreational painting. Give it a try sometime; you'll enjoy it.
Anyway, back to Tri-Hard! We all know which players are 'no-brainer' picks ("Crosbone!" cheered Burgundy) but what about some late picks that have blossomed? There's always a Clooney hiding in the crowd. Mr. Fucking Randy has identified three candidates; here they are:
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| Clooney, then and now. Amazing. |
1. MARK GIORDANO, D [CGY] - PICKED BY DICK BURNS, ROUND 15
I'll be honest; when Dick Burns selected Giordano I actually didn't know who Giordano was. Then, when I looked him up, I realized he was captain of the Calgary Flames. It still didn't ring a bell with me. Just shows you how little I know about the League. Regardless, Dick Burns has really picked a winner with this late selection; Giordano leads all defensemen with 62.70 fantasy points (to give you a reference point, Erik Karlsson is just under 40.00 fantasy points and Shea Weber has clocked in 44.20 fantasy points).
2. TYLER TOFFOLI, RW [LA] - PICKED BY SAFARI, ROUND 13 (CURRENTLY OWNED BY BURGUNDY)
Another selection that turned a few heads during the draft was Toffoli. Even as he was selected, Safari commented that the selection was "a bit premature, a bit of a mistake" but then added that Toffoli was "going to kill it this year." Some were skeptical about the selection, including Safari himself. Toffoli was later dropped by Safari, only to be picked up by Burgundy shortly after. The pick-up has been a great addition for Burgundy, as Toffoli has picked up 3G, 4A, and a handful of special teams points.
"I have nightmares about this," said Safari. "I should have just stayed with my gut."
3. PEKKA RINNE, G [NSH] - PICKED BY SITCH, ROUND 11
What more can you say about Rinne? He's outperforming most goalies in every stats category and is third overall in fantasy points by a tender (67.25). Under coach Peter Laviolette, Nashville appears to be getting more offense and goal support which historically has been unheard of for the Predators. If the current trend continues, Rinne could challenge for being the top goalie in the League this year.
"I'm thrilled with this selection," said Sitch. "Not just for the points, but for the bedroom eyes..."
"Seriously, can you please, PLEASE do a post on how awesome Crosbone is?" asked Burgundy. "Why must a world-class player be deprived of reporting just because it's already known how awesome he is? It's unfair!"
Sorry Burgs; it's just not my style. Maybe I'll contract this out to someone. Like a McGuire or something.
"I'd be okay with that!" said Burgs.
Until next time, gentlemen and lady.
- the Fucking Randy
I'll be honest; when Dick Burns selected Giordano I actually didn't know who Giordano was. Then, when I looked him up, I realized he was captain of the Calgary Flames. It still didn't ring a bell with me. Just shows you how little I know about the League. Regardless, Dick Burns has really picked a winner with this late selection; Giordano leads all defensemen with 62.70 fantasy points (to give you a reference point, Erik Karlsson is just under 40.00 fantasy points and Shea Weber has clocked in 44.20 fantasy points).
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| "This is precisely why I picked him," said Dick Burns. |
2. TYLER TOFFOLI, RW [LA] - PICKED BY SAFARI, ROUND 13 (CURRENTLY OWNED BY BURGUNDY)
Another selection that turned a few heads during the draft was Toffoli. Even as he was selected, Safari commented that the selection was "a bit premature, a bit of a mistake" but then added that Toffoli was "going to kill it this year." Some were skeptical about the selection, including Safari himself. Toffoli was later dropped by Safari, only to be picked up by Burgundy shortly after. The pick-up has been a great addition for Burgundy, as Toffoli has picked up 3G, 4A, and a handful of special teams points.
"I have nightmares about this," said Safari. "I should have just stayed with my gut."
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| "He's saying 'Jeah!'" said Burgundy. |
3. PEKKA RINNE, G [NSH] - PICKED BY SITCH, ROUND 11
What more can you say about Rinne? He's outperforming most goalies in every stats category and is third overall in fantasy points by a tender (67.25). Under coach Peter Laviolette, Nashville appears to be getting more offense and goal support which historically has been unheard of for the Predators. If the current trend continues, Rinne could challenge for being the top goalie in the League this year.
"I'm thrilled with this selection," said Sitch. "Not just for the points, but for the bedroom eyes..."
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| Whatever floats your boat, Sitch. |
"Seriously, can you please, PLEASE do a post on how awesome Crosbone is?" asked Burgundy. "Why must a world-class player be deprived of reporting just because it's already known how awesome he is? It's unfair!"
Sorry Burgs; it's just not my style. Maybe I'll contract this out to someone. Like a McGuire or something.
"I'd be okay with that!" said Burgs.
Until next time, gentlemen and lady.
- the Fucking Randy
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