WK11 - Bitch-It's-(still)-Sitch!

The last two weeks have been the most entertaining weeks in the Redemption to date. What more could you ask for? We had changes in Redemption standings ("Fuck this shit!" cried Burgundy), trades ("Boom!" slammed Safari), and boatloads of injuries ("Fuck this shit!" screamed Burgundy and Sitch in unison). An entertaining 14 days, to say the least.

WK11 has been put into the record books (can you believe it?) and I am here to report that Sitch has held onto top spot for two consecutive weeks ("Minuscule!" jeered Burgundy), though Safari is not far behind, and may have some good fortunes headed his way with the potential injuries looming on Team Sitch.

You've been: THUNDERstruck.

"I don't know what happened to Neal," reported Sitch in a media interview with ESPN. "He dropped off the score sheet when Malkin went out, and now he's possibly out with a concussion. Couple that with Lupul potentially being out, and we've got quite the situation here."

Indeed, it is quite the situation. But it is not isolated, whatsoever. In fact, most select-GMs have experienced significant injuries this season; Burgundy is currently without his precious Crosbone (out with a broken jaw) and Dick Burns went without Malkin (while he still had him) for a period of time due to a concussion. Sitch has also been without Karlsson for the majority of the season. However, injuries are just part of any hockey pool, and what goes around comes around. Select-GMs, make due with what you have, and don't be a bitch; no excuses, play like a champion.

For additional motivation, the video below should suffice:

Anyways, let's see the charts for this week, courtesy of the Redemption Stats Machine:

This week's big winner goes to Safari, who added 10% to his points total. His team's effort also brought him into second place in terms of PPGP, which he had not achieved since the second week of February. Burgundy, hurting from personnel losses in Crosbone and Letang, accumulated the least with 6%. Sitch was able to keep pace by adding 9%, and Dick also clocked in a respectable 9.5%.

Now, I know it's early, but I thought it'd be fun to evaluate the trades. Let's take a look at what has happened:

TRADE 1: 

Dick Burns acquires Round 1 pick.

Safari acquires Malkin and Round 7 pick .

Thus far, Malkin (and the Penguins in general) have been abysmal. Their winning streak is over and their forwards seem to have given up without Crosby in the line up. Malkin has picked up 0.20pts for Safari since being traded.

TRADE 2:

Dick Burns acquires Toews.

Sitch acquires Chara.

Chara has yet to provide any significant benefit to Sitch since the trade; he's mustered up 1.60pts since being traded and hasn't even registered a point yet. Likewise for Toews, who has booked 1.40pts.

Hmmm... that analysis wasn't as exciting as I thought it'd be. Oh well.

In other news, I, Commissioner Randy, conversed with Tree Bone last night over a platter of fine cheeses and Italian wine. She is excited about entering the big League next year, and would like a full breakdown of how the League shall be run so she can prepare to demolish you all. I advised her that the kinks are still being worked out; she said to "Man up and bone down the details."

"If she thinks she can boss us around when she isn't even in the League yet, she's barking up the wrong tree," said Dick Burns.

Wise words, Dick. That being said, I advise you all think about what you would like (and what you would want changed) going forward.