Staal signs 20 million dollar contract Thunder Bay, ON, Canada / Country 105 | Thunder Bay's Country News Sep 15, 2010 | 12:47 PM Thunder Bay’s Marc Staal is 20 million dollars richer. The New York Rangers defenceman agreed to a five year contract extension. The 23 year old set career highs with eight goals and 19 assists in 82 games last season.