Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday that they’re placing veteran winger Brandon Saad on waivers, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. St. Louis also placed winger Marcus Sylvegård on unconditional waivers for the purposes of contract termination, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Saad is in the fourth season of a five-year, $22.5MM contract he signed … [Read more...] about Blues Place Brandon Saad, Marcus Sylvegård On Waivers
Islanders Acquire Scott Perunovich From Blues
The Islanders acquired defenseman Scott Perunovich from the Blues on Monday in exchange for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick, both clubs announced. Perunovich, 26, slots into the Islanders’ blue line after righty Ryan Pulock landed on injured reserve this morning. His acquisition signals the latter is expected to miss significant time, so he and recent free-agent … [Read more...] about Islanders Acquire Scott Perunovich From Blues
Viktor Lodin Could Return To The NHL Next Season
Viktor Lodin’s first stint in North America came and went with little fanfare. However, now that he’s having a strong season back home in Sweden, a return could be back on the radar. Aftonbladet’s Tomas Ros and Hans Abrahamsson report (subscription link) that there are multiple NHL teams (including the Blues and Red Wings) believed to be scouting the forward and that Lodin … [Read more...] about Viktor Lodin Could Return To The NHL Next Season
Blues Expected To Reassign Otto Stenberg To AHL
The Blues will likely have center prospect Otto Stenberg finish his 2024-25 season in North America after starting the year on loan to the Swedish Hockey League’s Malmö Redhawks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. Malmö confirmed that Stenberg won’t be returning to the club this season after representing the Swedes at the 2025 World Junior Championship. Stenberg, 19, … [Read more...] about Blues Expected To Reassign Otto Stenberg To AHL
Faksa Could Return Thursday
Blues center Radek Faksa is nearing a return to the lineup and could be an option to suit up on Thursday, relays Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic (Twitter link). The soon-to-be 31-year-old is dealing with a lower-body injury and has played just once in the last four weeks. In his first season with St. Louis, Faksa hasn’t been a big offensive contributor thus far, carrying … [Read more...] about Faksa Could Return Thursday