Golden Knights sign F Brandon Saad for remainder of season

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The Vegas Golden Knights signed veteran forward Brandon Saad to a prorated one-year contract worth $1.5 million on Friday that spans the remainder of the season.

Saad, 32, was waived by the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday and cleared on Wednesday. The Blues then placed Saad on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

He was in the fourth season of a five-year,