BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues enter the matchup with the Colorado Avalanche after losing three games in a row. Colorado is 29-21-2 overall and 7-8-1 against the Central Division. The Avalanche have conceded 164 goals while scoring 169 for a +5 scoring differential.

The Avalanche have been making major changes to their roster all season. But there's a former Av who is a free agent -- and a potential reunion for him in Colorado is intriguing.

Brandon Saad will be a free agent on Thursday after the sudden news that the player agreed to terminate his contract with the St. Louis Blues mutually. Saad, 32, has struggled this season, scoring nine goals and adding seven assists in 43 games.

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The St. Louis Blues are looking for answers after three straight losses. The club is putting a popular player on waivers.

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The St. Louis Blues announced on Jan. 29 that forward Brandon Saad will be placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. This was after the veteran forward cleared regular waivers.

Which NHL teams could be interested in potential free agent Brandon Saad? There's speculation about the Blues forward and players on the Islanders and Rangers.

You think sometimes, ‘this might be my final year,’ but then comes an incoming freshman, and you want to bring him up through the program ... For me, that still keeps the fires burning.”

"I was so fortunate with the people and the mentors I have," Tortorella said. "If I can offer that ... I don't force myself on anybody, but if people want to ask me questions, I think that's a huge part of my job.

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