‘And Scandella was the big acquisition in Friday’s blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Wild that also marked the return of former Buffalo captain Jason Pominville. Scandella is a 27-year-old with a $4 million cap hit poised to perhaps be Rasmus Ristolainen’s sidekick on the top pair. He can help with the transition game, make the first pass out of the defensive zone, move the puck with mobility and be an anchor on the penalty kill.’