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When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded fan favorite Patric Hornqvist last fall, the Penguins simultaneously got worse offensively and defensively
As a member of the Penguins, Hornqvist earned his money by providing that gritty, physical edge that the team lacked from the more speedy, skillful skaters. Horny was the heart and soul of the team, beloved by all for his propensity to dive headfirst into the action.
I mean, he scored the cup-clinching goal against the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, arguably the biggest single goal in Penguins’ history.