Marco Scandella is a veteran NHL defenseman who has played for several teams, and he has unfortunately called it a career after refusing to continue in Europe. Veteran NHL defenceman Marco Scandella has announced his retirement from professional hockey. After being offered a chance to continue playing overseas this season, Scandella has decided to officially retire. The news was first reported by NHL insider Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, who shared a video of Scandella chatting with a member of the St. Louis Blues' training staff. It was hard to make out, with all the background noise, but it signaled the end of a very long and successful NHL career.