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Southeast News and Notes - 9.26.08

Mike Miller | National Hockey League

Sep 26, 11:30 AM | Hype this story!

Thrashers acquire Schneider from Ducks

The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired defensemen Mathieu Schneider from Anaheim for defensemen Ken Klee, forward Brad Larsen, and Chard Painchaud. The deal was announced by the Thrashers Executive VP and GM Don Waddell. Schneider, 39, has recorded 702 points in 1,197 games in 19 seasons.

Panthers excited for Nathan Horton

The Panthers are excited about the maturity and experience that Nathan Horton brings to the Florida Panthers. Horton is closing on his 300th game as a Florida Panther and knows that the team and himself need to step up to bring the Panthers to the playoffs again.

“I need to do more,” Horton said last week as he prepared to begin the season as possibly the team’s No. 1 center. “The big thing is I can’t take nights off, and that comes from working hard.

“I feel like I’ve got a lot more to give.”