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The Canadiens have acquired defenseman Marco Scandella from the Buffalo Sabres, in return for a fourth-round pick in 2020 (acquired from the San Jose Sharks on June 22, 2019).#GoHabsGohttps://t.co/uJEKDoyayl
The 29-year-old defenceman carries with him a $4-million cap hit. According to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston, there was no salary retained in the trade, freeing up cap space for Buffalo as they pursue other options of improving their roster.
Scandella has appeared in 31 games for the Sabres this season, scoring three times and adding six assists.
Originally drafted by the Minnesota Wild 55th overall in 2008, Scandella has played 549 NHL-level games in his career, proving to be a willing shot blocker and physical defensive presence.
Scandella is in the final year of a five-year contract he signed in 2015, and will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
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