Which NHL teams could be interested in potential free agent Brandon Saad? There's speculation about the Blues forward and players on the Islanders and Rangers.

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly in discussion to sign free agent forward Brandon Saad, but they could lose him to another Canadian rival in the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Saad will have his contract with the St. Louis Blues terminated within the next 48 hours. Once he clears unconditional waivers at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, which is a formality, the mutual termination of Saad’s existing contract will leave him free to sign with any team he chooses.

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

Garrett has two years remaining on a five-year, $120 million extension he signed in 2020. The Giants let Barkley go to an NFC East rival, with whom he rushed for 2,000 yards and is playing in the Super Bowl. Carroll wants everyone in the organization to continually strive to get better, saying "You're either competing or you're not."

The Blues announced that they would place Saad on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination on Thursday.

Two Stanley Cup rings. Over 900 regular season games played. Over 500 points. Seven 20+ goal seasons. Another 100 playoff games. Over 50 playoff points.

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

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)

Search and rescue efforts are seen around a wreckage site in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 30 January 2025

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the departure of Brandon Saad and the impact of his contract termination.