Waiving Brandon Saad may be start of more Blues moves, but what can GM Doug Armstrong do?
The Blues' 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks was the team's third in a row and was a signal that roster changes need to be made.
As Blues prune roster, what comes next for GM Doug Armstrong and St. Louis core?
The Blues traded Scott Perunovich to the Islanders, then waived Brandon Saad on Tuesday, cutting ties with a player drafted seven years ago, then one with a $4.5 million contract.
Tipsheet: While Armstrong trims edge of Blues roster, other NHL teams think big
Blues general manager Doug Armstrong is starting to remove dead weight from his roster, but that process won't be easy.
Brandon Saad’s shocking decision to walk away is best-case scenario for Blues
Saad would've made $5.4 million had he reported to the Blues' AHL affiliate. Instead, he's walking away from it to become an NHL free agent.
St. Louis Blues mutually terminate Brandon Saad’s contract, which makes him a free agent
The St. Louis Blues and Brandon Saad have agreed to mutually terminate the remainder of his contract, which would make him a free agent and able to sign with any team in the NHL.
St. Louis Blues, Brandon Saad agree to terminate his contract
After failed attempts, the St. Louis Blues and two-time Stanley Cup winner Brandon Saad, 32, are mutually terminating his contract. Saad will now be a free agent.
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Matthew DeFranks: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong on looking to make some changes: “It’s not like I don’t talk to other managers. It has to fit for everybody. There’s a lot of situations where I hang the phone up and say ‘That sounds really good for him. I’m not sure what’s in it for me.’ …
St. Louis Blues move to mutually terminate the remainder of Brandon Saad's contract
The St. Louis Blues have put veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers with the intent of sending him to the minors
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St. Louis Blues place F Brandon Saad on waivers
St. Louis Blues Forward Brandon Saad will be placed on waivers, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters after Tuesday morning skate.
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Blues acquire 5th-round pick from NY Islanders for Perunovich
St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has acquired a conditional fifth round draft pick in 2026 from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Scott Perunovich.
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Saad to have contract terminated by Blues
Brandon Saad will be placed on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues on Thursday with the purpose of terminating his contract.
Blues make roster move after Canucks defeat
The St. Louis Blues are shaking things up, following a disappointing loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Blues are placing forward Brandon Saad on waivers, per Sports Net Canada. Saad had one more year on his contract. Saad has 16 points in 43 games this season for St. Louis. He will be assigned to the AHL if he clears waivers.