December 14, 2024 | 11:24pm ET
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BLUES TRYING TO TRADE VETERAN SAAD

Brandon Saad, forward

The St. Louis Blues made a big addition to their blueline Saturday morning, acquiring Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks.

It appears they aren’t finishing altering their lineup.

In the middle of their 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday, news broke that the Blues are actively trying to trade veteran forward Brandon Saad, who was scratched from today’s game.

During the “Saturday Headlines” segment on Hockey Night in Canada, Elliotte Friedman reported the Blues have made Saad available and that despite a full no-trade clause, Saad is open to exploring his options.

“The Blues would like to move him,” Friedman said. “He’s been willing to consider some other options.”

Saad, 32, has one more year left on his contract after this season. He has a $4.5 million salary cap hit, and is earning $4.375 million in actual salary this season and $3.625 million in 2025-26.

It is unclear whom the Blues are speaking with, at this point, for Saad, though trade discussions may have escalated resulting in him sitting on Saturday night.

In 27 games with the Blues so far this season, Saad has registered four goals and six assists for 10 points.