Brandon Saad has found a new home.
The veteran forward agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with the Vegas Golden Knights for the remainder of the season.
The 32-year-old and Blues agreed to mutually terminate the remainder of his contract, making him a free agent and able to sign with any team in the NHL.
The decision led to him forgoing roughly $5.4 million to become a free agent rather than report to the minors after being placed on waivers.
Saad's struggles this season have been noted as he's been held without a goal in 40 of his 43 games this season and has a total of 16 points.
The Pittsburgh native will be looking to regain his prior form where he scored 26 goals last year. He also has two Stanley Cup rings with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015.
Prior to signing with the Golden Knights, Saad had been linked to the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs, among others.
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