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					Originally Posted by  Snuffleupagus
					 
				 
				Hornqvist has already fell off the cliff, always injured, declining points, takes lazy penalties and will be 34 next season. Given his talent at least Matheson at 26 could rebound with a good team,a good D partner and direction. I think this could be a huge win for Rutherford and the Pens. 
			
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That’s the only possible rationale for the trade.  I think the odds are not in their favour, given his stats so far.  That said, they certainly did it with Schultz.