WK9 - The Hunt Is On

"Aight, stop fucking around!" says Safari.

The number 9 is supposed to be a sacred number in the NHL; a lot of hockey greats have at least one 9 in their jersey number. Or, a backwards 9, otherwise known as a 6. However, WK9 has proven to be a hard one for Safari, even though he still leads Tri-Hard!

"I'm getting nervous now, Commissioner Randy," said Safari. "I knew that the production (I had at the beginning of the season) couldn't last all year. I just hope this is just a slight detour on my way to the title belt."

Ebbs and flows (extra Burgundy), Safari. Ebbs and flows. 

"Ebbs and flows blows!" said Safari.

Let's get into the charts, courtesy of the stats machine. McGuire, as always, is happy to provide some colour.

Adds McGuire: The goods news for Safari is that production was down across the board this week. Last week, each select-GM accumulated, on average, 145.16 fantasy points, whereas the average this week was only 116.66 fantasy points. I guess the League's performance follows the performance of Crosby (who was held to 1 A during WK9). That's reasonable, given that Crosby makes up such a significant portion of the League's point accumulations; he's just such a fine young man.

McGuire, you're popping a tent. Cool it.

"Oh jeah, check out that purple erection!" said Burgundy.

Adds McGuire: It's magic, Burgundy! Such a monstrous leap to the silver position. Burgundy was also this week's best PPGP performer; his PPGP decreased only by -0.01 (3.42 to 3.41) week-over-week, a League best! Safari, on the other hand, dropped -0.17 (3.52 to 3.35); the hardships continue for Safari.

Adds McGuire: It's the same old story, ain't it? Sitch is strategically setting his lines in an effort to find the most productive and efficient players, just as he has always done in previous years. He doesn't lead Tri-Hard!, but his PPGP is a League-best at 3.51.

Adds McGuire: And how about those rainbow numbers? It's looking like Tree Bone and Dick Burns could use some help in a few areas. Dick Burns's bet on Colorado (via Semyon Varlamov) is not panning out; the Avalanche have been this year's biggest disappointment and Varlamov can't seem to get a win for Team DB. We may see some trades on the horizon soon.

Thanks, Pierre. Always appreciated. Anyways, with the League closing in on the holiday break, it's expected that a few select-GMs will gather together and talk business, pleasure and more. Rumour has it Sitch is planning a special Holiday AGM at his home, though Sitch could not be reached for confirmation (he was at the gym). But if this turns out to be true, we can expect some fireworks. Trades always seem to progress more easily in person.

"It's because I'm more seductive in person than over text," said Dick Burns.

No one will argue with that. Wise, words, Dick.

"I didn't even say 'pants off'," said Dick Burns.