The Blues have signed Brandon Saad to a five-year contract worth $22.5 million ($4.5M AAV).
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Saad (lower-body) is expected to play in Game 1 vs. St. Louis.
Saad has been out since April 24th, but skated on a line with Tyson Jost and Valeri Nichushkin in Colorado's most recent practice and should b good-to-go on Monday. Saad had 15 goals and nine assists (24 points) in 44 games this season.
Saad will miss 2-to-4 weeks with a lower-body injury.
Saad (personal) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Friday.
Saad missed Wednesday’s game for the birth of his child but will replace Logan O’Connor in the lineup on Friday. Saad will be back on a line with Nazem Kadri and enters play with 10 points (6G / 4A).
Saad will miss Wednesday's game vs. the Wild due to personal reasons.
Saad and his wife are expecting a baby on Wednesday, so he will not suit up vs. the Wild. With Saad out, Logan O'Connor will draw into the lineup and Matt Calvert will move up to play with Nazem Kadri.
The Avalanche have acquired Brandon Saad and Dennis Gilbert from the Blackhawks for Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm.
Saad (ankle) will return to the Blackhawks lineup on Saturday.
Saad has missed the last 12 games with an ankle injury but will play tonight in Toronto. Saad, who will replace Dylan Sikura in the lineup, could be back on the top line with Jonathan Toews. He has just 11 goals and eight assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Saad will miss three weeks with a right ankle injury.
Saad was hurt in Winnipeg on December 19th and will be out until mid-January with an ankle injury. With Saad out, head coach Jeremy Colliton has already tried Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane together for a period of time, so that's something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Saad (ankle) will be out for a "couple weeks."
Saad was forced to leave Thursday's game in Winnipeg after suffering an ankle injury on a hit by Luca Sbisa. With Saad out, Dylan Sikura will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Saturday.
Saad (right arm) will not play on Monday.
Saad missed the morning skate and was listed as a game-time decision, but is not on the ice for warmups. Saad will sit out for a second straight game.
Saad (right arm) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Saad was a late scratch from Saturday’s game in Philadelphia and his status for Monday’s game remains in question. Saad will not take part in the morning skate and his status will be determined later, making him a game-time decision.
Saad (right arm) will not play Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.
The Blackhawks have acquired Brandon Saad, Anton Forsberg and a 2018 5th round pick from the Blue Jackets for Artemi Panarin, Tyler Motte and a 2017 6th round pick.
Saad (upper-body) practiced on Saturday; expected to play on Sunday.
Saad (upper-body) skated on Friday; remains day-to-day, not expected to play vs. the Penguins.
Saad skated on Friday morning, but remains day-to-day and will miss his third consecutive game with an upper-body injury. With Saad out, David Clarkson will continue to play a larger role than normal.
Saad (upper-body) will not travel to Philadelphia for Saturday’s game.
Saad left midway through Friday’s win over the Oilers. Following Friday’s contest the Blue Jackets traveled to Philadelphia and Saad did not travel with the team. With Saad out, Rene Bourque is expected to be in the lineup on Saturday.
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Saad (illness) will not play on Friday vs. Washington.
Saad will not travel to Washington for Friday’s game against the Capitals. Thankfully for the Blue Jackets, Ryan Johansen will return and replace Brandon Saad in the lineup. Monitor Saad’s status prior to Saturday’s game, at home vs. the Jets.