WK24 - Finish Strong

"Who's laughing now, Dewey?" - Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the US.

WK24 has wrapped up, and there's only a couple of weeks left until the end of the Wring. This year, WK24 also encompassed Easter weekend, so Commissioner Randy was able to visit a few select-GM's and get some updates; on hockey and on life. It has been a busy year so being able to visit select-GM's has been a tough task; hopefully the off-season will provide more opportunities.

Let's look at the stats, courtesy of the stats machine:

Look at that: we have a new leader! Burgundy has officially supplanted Safari and taken over first place in the Wring. It's been a long ways since for Burgundy, who at the beginning seemed extremely out of it.

"Just like Harry Truman himself," said Burgundy, scotch in hand.

Indeed, Burgundy. With the rough start his team had, Burgundy was looking rigid, frail and unpopular, just as Truman did when he took over Office with FDR's passing and it seemed likely that he (and the Democrats) would lose control to Dewey and the Republicans. With his team looking lost and his Crosbone in absolute flaccid mode, the Ronald didn't have many options except to power through.

"Power through! That's what I always tell myself! Hazzz!" screamed Sitch.

Burgundy was once again this week's top bread winner, bringing home 192.90 fantasy points ("What a monster!" yelled McGuire). His PPGP now extends to 3.35 (previously 3.34) and his lead in the League is 43.80 fantasy points - not large by any means, but being a head is all you need.

Over the Long Weekend, I was able to touch base with Burgundy and Sitch, and also with Dick Burns via text. While the conversations were short, there were a few updates that I can provide you, dear reader:

BURGUNDY - It seems that for ever pound he sheds, he gains 100 fantasy points. The bodily transformation he's gone through is astounding. Already with one title belt and a second one within grasp, what more could Big Burgas ask for? A toned, chiseled facade? Check.

SITCH - If you were ever to need a domestic fix, go to Sitch's house. Though he calls himself the ultimate player and performer, Sitch is undoubtedly a simple (carb) man nowadays, turning aside nights of eardrum-shattering Enrique music in favour of DIY home projects and enlisting in the latest Home Depot courses. He's an old man, boring at heart, and intends to stay that way.

"This hardwood > your hardwood." - Mrs. Sitch.

DICK BURNS - Missing in action, but not missing OUT on action. Sure, hey may be invovled with a production involving flight attendants and a main character out to drill three separate holes, but the title "Boeing Boeing" doesn't quite fit Dick's lifestyle. "Boning Boning" might suffice, though.

Additionally, these select-GM's weren't afraid to speak hockey, either.

"I've kept saying that I haven't liked my team from the start," said Sitch. "To the point where I almost demolished the entire roster and put it up for sale at the Trade Deadline. But then, a few players had outstanding weeks and I was back in the thick of things again. Had I been more diligent, set a few goalie positions in advance, I think I could have been even closer now. Curses!"

"It's just so tight," said Burgundy. "I've never felt this anxious before."

"I've experienced tight," said Dick. "It's one of my specialties."

... Enough Dick. Enough.

"That's what she said" said Dick.

Wise, words, Dick.