Saad will have his contract with the St. Louis Blues terminated within the next 48 hours. Once he clears unconditional waivers at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, which is a formality, the mutual termination of Saad’s existing contract will leave him free to sign with any team he chooses.

Which NHL teams could be interested in potential free agent Brandon Saad? There's speculation about the Blues forward and players on the Islanders and Rangers.

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly in discussion to sign free agent forward Brandon Saad, but they could lose him to another Canadian rival in the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing strong hockey this season and it seems as though they’re poised to make it back to the playoffs again. This time around, they would prefer to make a push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967 and make a deep run rather than being eliminated in the first round.

The St. Louis Blues will place forward Brandon Saad on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract, the team announced.

The St. Louis Blues have put veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers with the intent of sending him to the minors

The St. Louis Blues announced that they would place Saad on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination on Thursday.

Two Stanley Cup rings. Over 900 regular season games played. Over 500 points. Seven 20+ goal seasons. Another 100 playoff games. Over 50 playoff points.

Brandon Saad will be placed on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues on Thursday with the purpose of terminating his contract.

The Blues' Brayden Schenn speaks with the media on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, about the team's recent changes to the roster. (Video courtesy St. Louis Blues)

The St. Louis Blues recently placed veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers, but no one bit by making a claim. While Saad remains on the Blues, it won’t be for