Blues, Brandon Saad Mutually Terminate Contract

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Corey Schueneman to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the upcoming season, allowing him to continue with the team after primarily playing with their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. In contrast, veteran forward Brandon Saad's contract is being mutually terminated, freeing the Blues from his $4.5 million cap hit and allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent. Saad's decision to forgo over $5 million in owed salary comes after he struggled with a production of 16 points in 43 games this season. General manager Doug Armstrong acknowledged the need for change, indicating that the team's performance has not improved despite having players in the lineup for a while. The Blues' moves reflect a significant shift in their roster strategy as they navigate the remainder of the season. Saad's departure marks the end of his four-year tenure with the team, during which he won two Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks.