The team announced the signing of 32-year-old winger Brandon Saad. He’s signed to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. He’s a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks with over 900 NHL games to his name. He played in over 100 more this postseason.

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.

With Vegas, the two-time Stanley Cup champion moves up the standings to a legitimate contender, leaving St. Louis to fight for a playoff spot without him.