Scandella signs five-year extension with Wild

Marco Scandella. (Jim Mone/AP)

Marco Scandella has earned his place as a top-four defenceman with the Minnesota Wild, and he’s been rewarded for his steady service.

The team signed the 24-year old to a five-year, $20 million extension on Saturday.

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Scandella has five goals and eight points and plus/minus rating of plus-7 in 20 games this season.

The Wild currently sit in fifth place in the competitive Central Division, despite a +11 goal differential.

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November 29, 2014

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Marco Scandella
SIGNED BY
Minnesota Wild
LENGTH
5 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$4 million
TOTAL
$20 million

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