As Blues prune roster, what comes next for GM Doug Armstrong and St. Louis core?
The Blues traded Scott Perunovich to the Islanders, then waived Brandon Saad on Tuesday, cutting ties with a player drafted seven years ago, then one with a $4.5 million contract.
Waiving Brandon Saad may be start of more Blues moves, but what can GM Doug Armstrong do?
The Blues' 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks was the team's third in a row and was a signal that roster changes need to be made.
Tipsheet: While Armstrong trims edge of Blues roster, other NHL teams think big
Blues general manager Doug Armstrong is starting to remove dead weight from his roster, but that process won't be easy.
Could Blues Recall Top Prospect?
Blues GM Doug Armstrong said Dalibor Dvorsky won't come up from AHL -- yet; expect to see more of Alexandre Texier
People Of Power & Influence In Hockey: No. 28 – Doug Armstrong
The Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey are featured annually in The Hockey News' Money and Power issue, available at THN.com/free. At No. 28 is St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong. Armstrong’s bold moves this year have scored the Blues a new coach in Jim Montgomery and two new players via offer sheet.
Blues put Brandon Saad on waivers with the intent of sending him to the minors
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues put veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers Tuesday with the intent of sending him to the minors.
Blues place two-time Stanley Cup champion Brandon Saad on waivers
Brandon Saad's time with the St. Louis Blues appears to be over. The team will place the veteran winger on waivers Tuesday, general manager Doug Armstrong announced after practice. Saad is under contract for next season with a cap hit of $4.
Brandon Saad’s shocking decision to walk away is best-case scenario for Blues
Saad would've made $5.4 million had he reported to the Blues' AHL affiliate. Instead, he's walking away from it to become an NHL free agent.
Wednesday's hockey: Griffins' Wallinder named first star; Utah name down to finalists
William Wallinder was named the first star for the Grand Rapids Griffins in a 4-1 victory over the Rockford IceHogs.
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Saad to have contract terminated by Blues
Brandon Saad will be placed on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues on Thursday with the purpose of terminating his contract. The 32-year-old forward had another season after this remaining on the five-year,
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NHL News: Brandon Saad to have contract terminated by Blues
The St. Louis Blues will place forward Brandon Saad on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract, the team announced. Saad, 32, was waived by the Blues on Tuesday and cleared on Wednesday.
Forward Alexandre Texier looking forward to chance to play on Blues' top line
Alexandre Texier skated with Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich during Thursday’s St. Louis Blues practice, jumping into a prime spot after he was a scratch for eight of the past nine games.