Former Chicago Blackhawks forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion Brandon Saad was put on waivers by the St. Louis Blues last week. Claiming him and his $4.5 million salary cap for the rest of this year and next would not be worth it.

The Vegas Golden Knights signed veteran forward Brandon Saad to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, the team announced Friday.

VEGAS (January 31, 2025) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, January 31, that the team has signed forward Brandon Saad to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 NHL season worth an average annual value of $1,500,000.