Veteran forward had just seven goals in 43 games this season, has one year remaining on contract, would save Blues entire cap hit; Sylvegard also clears unconditional waivers, contract terminated

Veteran forward had just seven goals in 43 games this season, has one year remaining on contract; Sylvegard also clears unconditional waivers, contract terminated

After clearing waivers Wednesday and being assigned to the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds, left winger Brandon Saad has elected to mutually terminate his contract with the St.

The St. Louis Blues put veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers Tuesday with the intent of sending him to the minors. General manager Doug Armstrong said Saad would be assigned to Springfield of the American Hockey League if he clears or be playing for a different NHL team if he is claimed.