The St. Louis Blues have placed veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers, intending to send him to the minors. General Manager Doug Armstrong indicated that if Saad clears waivers, he will be assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL. With a $4.5 million cap hit for another year, his trade prospects appear slim, leading to his current waiver situation.

This season, Saad has struggled, failing to score in 40 out of 43 games, accumulating only 16 points through seven goals and nine assists. His production has led to minimal trade interest from other teams, prompting Armstrong to express a need to create space for younger players like Alexandre Texier.