Brandon Saad Becomes Free Agent After Blues Terminate Contract

The St. Louis Blues and two-time Stanley Cup champion Brandon Saad part ways, clearing his $4.5M cap hit as speculation grows about his next team.

The St. Louis Blues have terminated Brandon Saad's contract after placing him on unconditional waivers, freeing the team from his $4.5 million cap hit.
Saad, a 32-year-old forward, had 16 points in 43 games this season and is experiencing one of the least productive years of his 14-season NHL career.
Blues GM Doug Armstrong cited Saad's declining production and the team's tight salary cap as reasons for the move, after months of unsuccessful trade attempts.
Saad, now a free agent, is reportedly eager to continue his NHL career despite the challenges of his remaining contract year and cap hit having deterred other teams from claiming him on waivers.
Speculation has emerged about Saad potentially joining the Edmonton Oilers after comments from an Oilers analyst hinted at interest in the veteran forward.