About Brandon Saad
Brandon Saad (born October 27, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a winger who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Saad grew up playing ice hockey in his home state of Pennsylvania before joining the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League, playing two seasons with the team before being drafted in the second round, 43rd overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League in the 2011 NHL entry draft. After debuting with the Blackhawks the following season, he briefly joined the team's minor league affiliate before becoming a full-time member of the roster beginning in 2013. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion having won with the Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015. The Blackhawks traded Saad to the Columbus Blue Jackets before the 2015–16 NHL season, during which he was named an NHL All-Star. He played in Columbus for two seasons before the Blackhawks reacquired him in another trade before the 2017–18 NHL season. During his second stint with the Blackhawks, Saad was traded to the Colorado Avalanche for one season, before signing with the St. Louis Blues. Halfway through the 2024–25 NHL season, the Blues terminated Saad's contract after not reporting to their AHL affiliate. The Vegas Golden Knights signed Saad shortly after his termination. Internationally, Saad has represented the United States in several junior ice hockey tournaments and captured a gold medal for the nation in the 2010 World U18 Championships. While with the U18 Hornets, Saad set a program record with 54 goals and 124 points in one season. Saad turned down the opportunity to join the NTDP for the 2008–09 season and was subsequently drafted by the Saginaw Spirit in the first found of the 2008 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft. In his only season with the team, Saad recorded 29 goals and 29 assists for 58 points.
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