Yeah. Sam Houston and the boys decimated Santa Anna's army in under 18 minutes and Texas earned its independence and was shortly there after annexed by the United States. Don't (frank) with a history major, bro.
- Victoro311

American history or other countries as well? Serious question. I remember being told a long time ago Americans only learnt about their own history & basically brushed the rest of the world. Any truth to that? It may have been in the schooling not uni - can't remember.

American history or other countries as well? Serious question. I remember being told a long time ago Americans only learnt about their own history & basically brushed the rest of the world. Any truth to that? It may have been in the schooling not uni - can't remember.
- Aussiepenguin

Kids in school learn nothing now. Common Core has brutalized education, they also politicize it depending on the area. Its basically "learn the exact way math is done for these standardized tests, so we can get funding, and here is some grammar too".

Bennett HAS to play. Sundquist can move back and forth from the minors and stay active and Bennett cant. I would rather have all of my guys playing actual games than have them sit on the sidelines. Besides, he is talented enough when healthy and this at least gives him a chance to earn an extension in the offseason.

Im sure if Dumoulin is playing he is 100% healthy. Cant see them taking a chance on that at this point.

No chance in hell he gets extended unless he stays healthy the rest of the season and post season AND puts up good numbers. No point wasting the roster spot on a guy who plays 20 games a season.

How much cap does a player like that take up?
- Aussiepenguin

If you have to ask...

Yeah. Sam Houston and the boys decimated Santa Anna's army in under 18 minutes and Texas earned its independence and was shortly there after annexed by the United States. Don't (frank) with a history major, bro.
- Victoro311

haha right after I write /reading comprehension too...yeah I read your comment wrong...my apologies...go Texas!

If this Pens team wants to be for real, we have to be able to handle these weaker teams easily. Its something we don't do anywhere close to as often as we should, and I want to see NJ just outclassed and embarrassed like we did to Arizona awhile back.
- Guile

Living in Nj and having mostly devils fans as friends, I would love to see the Pens put up football points today. I want double digits, damnit.

American history or other countries as well? Serious question. I remember being told a long time ago Americans only learnt about their own history & basically brushed the rest of the world. Any truth to that? It may have been in the schooling not uni - can't remember.
- Aussiepenguin

It is true but only because the US is such an old country with a lot of history compared to the rest of the world.

I don't think the Hawks are near what they have been in the past seasons, & I wouldn't back against a first round exit for them. But in saying that, this season they found a way with Kane, Panarin & Crawford & led the west for a fair while.

It might sound crazy, but I think the Ducks are getting to the hard to beat stage (I nearly put them in actually), but they are still losing games they should be winning if they are the best in my opinion. It's an attitude that a lot of winning gives you. You could call it arrogance, but it does mean something & the Ducks due to their start are still a little fragile. The Pens have that fragility as well, but if they continue to win that will turn into arrogance (hopefully), which also breeds confidence.
- Aussiepenguin

I think they made the same mistakes we made a few years ago when we made too many deadline deals and ruined team identity and chemistry. We have done bolt-on acquisitions most of this year with a goal of developing chemistry and style within a coherent philosophy. Hawks simply added a ton of players.

You do watch Penguin games, and read these blogs... Crosby has the most point in the 2nd half of the season. So no, Kane's is not better, and he has been a weak finisher to the regular season overall in his career as well.

So if Kane would go really cold (possible with Chicago slumping lately) and Crosby heats up a bit more, this could become a real discussion. But for now its a waste of time, Crosby simply isn't close enough in points to matter.


edit: Chicago has 8 games left, we have ten. Kane is up on Crosby by 16 points.

Crosby goes 2 points a game to finish out, Kane has .5 points a game. They both tie for point lead at 96 points. In that scenario, Crosby wins and its not even close (end of the season usually has a bigger weight in the votes).

Version two... Kane gets 7 in his last 8 games. Crosby gets... 14 points. Kane ends with 99, Crosby at 90. Kane should win by default.

Version two is the more likely way they will finish the season, and I just don't see Crosby catching him, or Kane going ice cold enough to cripple his chances.
- Guile

I think you misread the question. That or I did. We know Kane had a great first half and Crosby has a great second half. He is asking how Crosby's first half compares to Kane's second half. Who had better production during their "down" time?

American history or other countries as well? Serious question. I remember being told a long time ago Americans only learnt about their own history & basically brushed the rest of the world. Any truth to that? It may have been in the schooling not uni - can't remember.
- Aussiepenguin

Well the way it worked in ND is that classes were devided into categories: American, European, African, East Asian, and Special. Every history major had to take two seminars, 12 elective credits that spanned at least 4 of the 5 categories, and then something like 12 credits in your area of concentration. I was a US Foreign Policy concentration to go along with my Poli Sci major

Well the way it worked in ND is that classes were devided into categories: American, European, African, East Asian, and Special. Every history major had to take two seminars, 12 elective credits that spanned at least 4 of the 5 categories, and then something like 12 credits in your area of concentration. I was a US Foreign Policy concentration to go along with my Poli Sci major
- Victoro311

I took the history of oil, then late dropped it because I couldnt understand the professor. That and because I only signed up for it and landscape architecture to meet requirements with minimal effort and larch turned out easier

I think they made the same mistakes we made a few years ago when we made too many deadline deals and ruined team identity and chemistry. We have done bolt-on acquisitions most of this year with a goal of developing chemistry and style within a coherent philosophy. Hawks simply added a ton of players.
- sditulli

they added their old players...so clearly they immediately reestablished their long lost chemistry

I think you misread the question. That or I did. We know Kane had a great first half and Crosby has a great second half. He is asking how Crosby's first half compares to Kane's second half. Who had better production during their "down" time?
- thickman1178

Well then, you'd need the 2nd halfs to finish to answer that. At this rate, Crosby's 2nd half won't be as good as Kane's 1st half, and vice versa, which is why Crosby will most likely end up with less points.

But that is also why I posed the idea if Crosby gets within 5 points, I believe he wins since the 2nd half and last quarter matter more. And this having no Malkin can only help Crosby's dark horse chance.

Well then, you'd need the 2nd halfs to finish to answer that. At this rate, Crosby's 2nd half won't be as good as Kane's 1st half, and vice versa, which is why Crosby will most likely end up with less points.

But that is also why I posed the idea if Crosby gets within 5 points, I believe he wins since the 2nd half and last quarter matter more. And this having no Malkin can only help Crosby's dark horse chance.
- Guile

For numbers sake...

Crosby had 34 points in the first 41 games which was played 1-15 .83 ppg
Kane had 59 points in the first 41 games which was played 1-5 1.44 ppg

Crosby has 42 points in 29 games so far this half 1.45 ppg
Kane has 33 points in 33 games so far this half 1.00 ppg

Crosby 76 in 71 1.07 ppg
Kane 92 in 74 1.24 ppg

So the answer is probably Kane in a run away unless Crosby can get to 90 pts in the last 10 games and Kane goes a bit cold

lol the penguins

For numbers sake...

Crosby had 34 points in the first 41 games which was played 1-15 .83 ppg
Kane had 59 points in the first 41 games which was played 1-5 1.44 ppg

Crosby has 42 points in 29 games so far this half 1.45 ppg
Kane has 33 points in 33 games so far this half 1.00 ppg

Crosby 76 in 71 1.07 ppg
Kane 92 in 74 1.24 ppg

So the answer is probably Kane in a run away unless Crosby can get to 90 pts in the last 10 games and Kane goes a bit cold
- Yonk1216

If you read my post on the first page... I already stated that part.

I think they made the same mistakes we made a few years ago when we made too many deadline deals and ruined team identity and chemistry. We have done bolt-on acquisitions most of this year with a goal of developing chemistry and style within a coherent philosophy. Hawks simply added a ton of players.
- sditulli

I also think Kane and Pararins great seasons have covered up alot for them this season. For as bad as people say Kessel has been he's only 3pts behind Toews and Hossa has seem to have lost a step. Also, Crawford being out has been a big loss.

I also think Kane and Pararins great seasons have covered up alot for them this season. For as bad as people say Kessel has been he's only 3pts behind Toews and Hossa has seem to have lost a step. Also, Crawford being out has been a big loss.
- willi

Kessel playing two ways... or like, 1.75 ways recently is also something no one could have ever predicted from Toronto. I've noticed they've gotten quiet around here the last week.

Sounds like Dumo will play tonight

What does everyone think about Crosby's chances at stealing the Hart from Kane? If Crosby and the Pens keep killing it and Kane and the Hawks dont get it together again I think Sid could pull off the upset.

I think this could be a year where the voters consider the total package rather than just points. If voters actually give credit to his defensive game along with the huge points total I think it is a no brainer Sid deserves to win it. Kane puts up points but does not contribute in other areas of the game.
- MacPatty

Doubt it happens, but it wasn't long ago when the blowhard Russian from Washington didn't show up the first half and won the MVP. There is precedent here.

No chance in hell he gets extended unless he stays healthy the rest of the season and post season AND puts up good numbers. No point wasting the roster spot on a guy who plays 20 games a season.
- thickman1178

Pittsburgh will be wasting a roster spot on Bennett regardless if he stays healthy the rest of the year. There is no unless here ... there shouldn't be a chance he gets resigned.

lol the penguins
- orangekrush2010

We get it, you're cool........

lol the penguins
- orangekrush2010

Show us you know the game. I have yet to see you make one quality post regarding knowledge of this game called hockey.

lol the penguins
- orangekrush2010

Not quite as funny as blowing a two goal lead with about a minute left to one of the worst teams in the NHL.

If you read my post on the first page... I already stated that part.
- Guile

I saw everything and I pretty much agree with your synopsis. I was just trying to get at the heart of what dbell was asking. Sid will definitely have to come close in order to get it over Kane. I dont see that happening, but you never know.