WK4 - Bent, But Not Broken

Select-GM's have been at it for about a month now. It's still early, but we're starting to see some infamous 'ebb and flow' action, as one man likes to put it.

"Indeed, ebbs and flows," said Burgundy proudly.

With one month into the books, I would hardly suspect any select-GM throwing in the towel at this stage. The season is still young, and honestly, most of the NHL elite haven't even woke up yet, minus the likes of Price and Pacioretty. But like every season, time tells the ultimate story; leads that were once righteous are now diminishing, and uphill climbs now seem only an arms-length away. For those at the top, it's no reason to freak out, but they can feel the heat on their backs.

No reason to panic, but perhaps reason to be concerned.

At the front we still have Dick Burns, leading for four weeks consecutive, the longest streak of the year so far and the longest of his career.

"I have way, way longer things under my belt... PUN!" said Dick Burns.

This week's top bread earner was Safari (153.34), who just outpaced Dick Burns (153.13).

But where is the reason to be concerned?

Adds McGuire: That's a great question, Commissioner. The concern is in productivity, the PPGP. Just look at that monstrous dip (see graph below). For the first time this year, Dick is below 4.00PPGP; he still leads the league with a healthy 3.76, but that's a 0.55 dip from last week. Everyone was down this week, and the League average PPGP was down 0.44. The hot starts that some players had is starting to wear off, and we're returning to normal levels of competition!

Thanks Pierre. Adding to his points, it also seems that the Rainbow is becoming more evenly distributed. Dick is no longer such a green thumb; he's now sporting a few yellows, though his overall stats are still looking evergreen.

Though Tree Bone currently sits fifth, it's important to note that she isn't far behind the rest of the League; being one to two hundred points behind is not like climbing Mount Everest.

Adds McGuire: Absolutely right, Commissioner. Remember Burgundy's rise to the top during last year's Tri-Hard!? He was more than three hundred points behind Sitch at one point and managed to dethrone him.

"... Why, why must you remind me of these things?!" cried Sitch, grabbing a spoonful of rice.

Adds McGuire: Like you said Commissioner, it is very early. But, I've heard whispers going around that teams are looking to make some changes. Rumour has it Sitch has been the most vocal out of the bunch, trying to find a trading partner on a weekly basis. However, we've got no confirmed trades to report.

Thanks Pierre. It is widely known that Dick Burns lives for trades, but once again he appears to be MIA (even though he's still killing it in the standings). Probably off slaying some Newfie (or lynx).

Dick Burns could not be reached for comment.

Wise (lack of) words, Dick.