Brandon Saad’s time with the Blues just took a surprising turn. The $4.5 million forward landed on waivers Tuesday, setting up what could be a wild 24-hour scramble for his services.
It’s a move that’s got hockey fans talking, especially given Saad’s track record in the NHL.
But he’s not alone on the waiver wire today. Both the Utah Hockey Club and St. Louis Blues have put players on waivers too – though these cases are different. They’re looking to terminate contracts completely, according to insider Elliotte Friedman.
Unlike Saad, who’s likely to attract plenty of attention from teams around the league, these other players probably won’t see much interest.
It’s been a busy day for NHL front offices, with Saad’s situation definitely the one to watch. At $4.5 million, he might be expensive, but teams looking for scoring depth could see this as a golden opportunity.
