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.

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

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.

Forward, in fourth year of five-year contract signed in 2021, has just seven goals in 43 games this season who's recently been in and out of lineup

Brandon Saad's time with the St. Louis Blues appears to be over. The team will place the veteran winger on waivers Tuesday, general manager Doug Armstrong announced after practice. Saad is under contract for next season with a cap hit of $4.

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

Former Chicago Blackhawks forward and Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Saad is having a tough season. It is now to the point where the St. Louis Blues have put him on waivers after weeks of trying to trade him away.

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)