St. Louis Blues Explore Trade for Saad

The St. Louis Blues are actively seeking to trade veteran forward Brandon Saad, following his recent healthy scratch during a game against the Dallas Stars. Saad, who has a full no-trade clause that becomes a modified one after the season, is reportedly open to considering trade options as the Blues aim to bolster their roster. The 32-year-old has seen a significant decline in production this season, registering only four goals and ten points in 27 games, compared to his 26-goal performance last year. The Blues recently acquired defenseman Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks and are looking to make additional roster changes before the trade freeze on December 20th. Saad has a $4.5 million cap hit and one year remaining on his contract, which could impact potential trade discussions. Despite his struggles this season, Saad's experience as a two-time Stanley Cup champion may appeal to other teams in need of veteran presence.