Welcome to the second edition of Next Question. Today we'll be sitting down with the Silver-backed Safari, who has been plagued by coming up just short of triumphant winship for many seasons.
"One day, I shall strike thy Silver name off my mane," said Safari.
In good time, my Lion. In good time. But, for now, let's get to your questions.
Happy New Year, African Lion Safari.
And a Happy ROAR! to you as well, Commisioner!
Holy fuck, my ears... can we tune it down a notch?
Apologies, Commissioner Randy. It's hard for me, you know, being the predator I am. It's kind of like Sitch; he has trouble with an indoor voice too, with his meat-headed ways and all.
Yes, that's true. That's why I usually conduct his NQ's in a large room or outdoors; saves my pitch-perfect ears from bleeding.
I will control my voice.
Thank you, Safari. So, why don't we start off with a review of 2016? How was it?
I'm not going to lie, Commissioner, it was a tough year.
How so?
Well, for starters, I was second behind Burgundy in Randy's Wring by a mere 29.80 fantasy points. That was an insanely close race and I fell just short.
Right, that was a tough loss.
However, things away from hockey were also challenging. It was a tough year personally as my living situation changed. Being the international man that I am, I'm now employed in a different country than my wife, which means we must do long distance, which means lots of travelling.
Quite baller, wouldn't you say?
Absolutely not, Commissioner, with all due respect. It's really been one of those 'testing' years, where together we've been pushed to our limits. Distance can be really tough, and we want to be together; I mean, that's why people get married, right? It's all about connection, and I feel that was tough to accomplish in 2016.
Within just the two of you?
No, not just between us, but between my close friends as well. One of the great highlights from 2016 was Tree Bone's wedding; it was a gathering of close friends on home soil, and everyone was together; not just for an evening, but a period of days. It was like old times when we all lived within a bike ride of one another. Those connections are unbelievably rich, yet I seldom experience that now since I'm further away.
But you must have international connections everywhere, no?
I do, and they are great, but they lack history. The great thing about this League is that it has history. All select-GM's here have been tight-knit for a long time; we may have our arguments and bitchy comments, but there's love (not to be super Charlie Brown), and no matter how long or how far we are away from one another, the bond remains. That's something that I cherish, albeit I miss it dearly since I don't have access to seeing everyone on a consistent basis.
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| Happy friends. |
It's natural though, Safari. Life gets busier, free time becomes scarce.
I know that, and I accept that. But honestly, sometimes I just think about returning to home soil. I think that would be fantastic. There are so many great things there that are taken for granted. Peacefulness, work-life balance, the environment and - most of all - connections.
We do need to be reminded of how lucky we have it.
Indeed. We are lucky.
Well, aside from challenging times, how do you feel about 2017?
It's started off well. Aside from being involved with your NQ, my input has also been requested by another media outlet (Comedy Central) and that was a great experience.
God damn it, Safari, I thought I made you sign a Exclusivity agreement with the Randy Leagues!
Apologies, Commissioner, but this was something I couldn't pass up.
Fine. Congratulations on Comedy Central. How did it go?
Not to toot my own horn, but I think it was one of the strongest media appearances I've ever done.
Blast! You're supposed to save those iconic performances for the Randy Leagues! Anyways, aside from Comedy Central, you must also be satisfied with your team in PoV thus far, yes?
I've been optimistic before, only to be heartbroken at season's end, so no, I am not satisfied. I won't be until I win once and for all. I'm doing everything in my power, but Sitch has been consistent as fuck so far. I always get within striking distance, but he's lead for the majority of PoV and nothing seems to be slowing him down.
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| In hot pursuit. |
Any other teams giving you headaches?
Well, I always need to be on guard for Burgundy, especially this year considering he locked in Crosbone and Kane. Personally, I've been on the trade wires trying to land some players, but other select-GM's are tight-lipped and not giving me much to work with.
Who are you eyeing?
Not going to lie, Commissioner, I absolutely love my Toronto Maple Leafs. So, when I let Auston Matthews go earlier this year, I felt bad about it. But then Sitch picked him up and now Matthews is becoming a dependable scorer. I've been in talks with Sitch about it, but he ain't budging.
Are trade talks continuing?
You know me, Commissioner. I'm always up for a trade.
Best of luck to you, Safari. May the silver be washed off your mane come season's end.
Thank you, Commissioner.
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