BRANDON SAAD - Left Winger - 26 - $6.00MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2021-2022
LAST UPDATED 7/28/19
While Brandon Saad was a valuable two-way second line winger in Columbus, he had a very poor return to Chicago and only this past season did he begin to regain his prior form. He has a very strong two-way style and possesses a very high hockey IQ. He has good size, and while he's not overly physical he knows how and when to use his body effectively. He's not an elite shooter, nor does he possess high-end puck skills, but he can effectively balance an offensively focused line and fit in with skilled teammates to create points. He's not a self-starter, and cannot be relied on to drive play, but we will contribute given the right situation. He can kill penalties and take on tough defensive assignments, and he's genuinely a very reliable winger. Will he be a superstar? No. But he will provide 17 minutes of strong two-way hockey per game, as well as 20+ goals and 45+ points per season, so while $6MM AAV is a bit steep of a price to pay for his services, Saad is still a valuable top-6 winger.
While Brandon Saad was a valuable two-way second line winger in Columbus, he had a very poor return to Chicago and only this past season did he begin to regain his prior form. He has a very strong two-way style and possesses a very high hockey IQ. He has good size, and while he's not overly physical he knows how and when to use his body effectively. He's not an elite shooter, nor does he possess high-end puck skills, but he can effectively balance an offensively focused line and fit in with skilled teammates to create points. He's not a self-starter, and cannot be relied on to drive play, but we will contribute given the right situation. He can kill penalties and take on tough defensive assignments, and he's genuinely a very reliable winger. Will he be a superstar? No. But he will provide 17 minutes of strong two-way hockey per game, as well as 20+ goals and 45+ points per season, so while $6MM AAV is a bit steep of a price to pay for his services, Saad is still a valuable top-6 winger.
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