The St. Louis Blues put veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers Tuesday with the intent of sending him to the minors. General manager Doug Armstrong said Saad would be assigned to Springfield of the American Hockey League if he clears or be playing for a different NHL team if he is claimed.

Forward, in fourth year of five-year contract signed in 2021, has just seven goals in 43 games this season who's recently been in and out of lineup

NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Jeremy Rutherford are both reporting that the St. Louis Blues have veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers today. Should Saad and his $4.5 million salary clear waivers tomorrow, he'll be assigned to the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds.

The St. Louis Blues placed forward Brandon Saad on waivers with the intent of sending him to the minors, and general manager Doug Armstrong, in speaking with reporters Tuesday, said "obviously, the production's not there" for a veteran who has 16 points.