Stanley Cup Champion and 30-goal scorer reportedly on the move
The off-season is about to kick off and the St. Louis Blues are looking to move 30-goal scorer and Stanley Cup champion Brandon Saad.
The St. Louis Blues have taken a major step back over the past two years and are now looking to trade a veteran player to improve their middling roster.
After a successful run of post-season performances, including a Stanley Cup victory, the Blues have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in over 13 years. Now, the team is considering a significant shakeup this summer. NHL Insider Frank Seravalli revealed that the Blues might look to move Brandon Saad to clear up cap space and make room for a young, emerging player.
He added, "However, if you think about it from Armstrong's perspective, this might be the exact time to cash in on Saad with strong value on the market considering the two years remaining on his deal. It's also the same old, same old in St. Louis: Saad has a full �no-trade' clause for one more year, and he also happens to have the same agent as Krug, who blocked a trade last summer with that very clause."
Saad has been a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams in Chicago and Colorado, and after scoring 26 goals and tallying 42 points in the 2023-24 season, his value will likely never be higher. Although Saad has topped 40 points just three times since 2018, he remains a perfect middle-six forward in today's NHL. Therefore, the Blues could realistically get a solid return for the 31-year-old winger.
The Blues are accustomed to playoff success, and while it's unclear what they could get in return for Saad, this move makes perfect sense for both parties.
Source: Blade of SteelBlues reportedly make veteran forward Brandon Saad available for trade
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16 JUIN | 159 ANSWERS Stanley Cup Champion and 30-goal scorer reportedly on the move Will the St. Louis Blues move Brandon Saad this summer? | ||
| Yes | 107 | 67.3 % |
| No | 52 | 32.7 % |
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