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Friday, September 26, 2008
Hello Schneider, G’bye Klee and Larsen
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friday afternoon the Thrashers pulled off a trade with the Anaheim Ducks for veteran defensemen Mathieu Schneider. On their way to SoCal are Ken Klee and Brad Larsen. Also, included in the deal is Chad Painchaud, the 106th overall pick in the 2004 entry draft who spent last season bouncing between Gwinnett and Chicago.
The deal basically swaps out Klee for Schneider, who’s presence on the ice and in the locker room should prove to be a benefit to rookie Zach Bogosian. On top of that, it appears that Larsen’s spot on the roster will now be contested for by a handful of younger players.
Schneider, a native of New York City, was drafted by Montreal in the 1987 entry draft as the 44th overall pick. He has represented the United States in the 1998 and 2006 Winter Olympic games and the 1988 World Junior Championships. He was also a member of the gold medal winning teams in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey
During his nineteen seasons, Schneider has played with Montreal, the Islanders, the Rangers, Toronto, Los Angeles, Detroit and the Ducks. He’s netted 212 goals and 490 assists in 1,197 regular season games and has 10 goals and 53 points in 109 post-season matches. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in ’93.
Last year with Anaheim, Schneider accounted for 12 goals and 27 helpers in 65 games and finished a +22.
Mathieu Schneider and his wife is Shannon currently reside in California and have 4 children, Matheiu Jr., Abigail , Micah , and Ella.
