Veteran winger Brandon Saad could be signing with an NHL team as early as today, according to Nick Kypreos. Multiple teams are reportedly pushing hard to land the unrestricted free agent, with the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs among the leading contenders.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers appear to be in a dogfight for Saad, the latest player to hit the mid-season free agent market.

Brandon Saad, whose contract with the St. Louis Blues is set to be terminated Friday, could be a good fit for NHL teams looking to take the next step, including some former squads.

The Edmonton Oilers were the expected from runners to sign free agent forward Brandon Saad, but according to new reports from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Oilers are not among the interested teams.

He wasn’t a free agent for long after his contract termination in St. Louis. Full details below:

The St. Louis Blues and Brandon Saad have agreed to mutually terminate the remainder of his contract, which would make him a free agent and able to sign with any team in the NHL.

Faceoff President and insider Frank Seravalli shined some details this evening on where Brandon Saad might end up. The veteran forward has been linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights,

Amongst them, two Canadian contenders will attempt to sign the unrestricted free agent. According to Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford of the Athletic, the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars will be strong suitors to get Saad’s services due to their needs for more forward depth.