St. Louis Blues Place Mathieu Joseph on Waivers

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Matthew Joseph on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. This marks the 29-year-old's second time facing waivers in just 8 days after he cleared on February 27th. If he passes through again, Joseph will become an unrestricted free agent. His time in St. Louis has been tough, with only 11 points in 39 games this season. The LaValle native often sat as a healthy scratch, and managed just one goal in two minor league games after a recent assignment. Production dropped sharply since his trade from Ottawa in summer 2024. Joseph brings championship experience, winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, with Tampa Bay in 2020 and 2021. Over 99 games with the Blues, he posted six goals and 15 points, mostly on lower lines. His nearly $3 million cap hit made trades difficult in the deal's final year.

1:02For the Blues, who sit last in the Central Division at 20 wins, 28 losses, and 9 overtime losses, this clears cap space and adds. Flexibility ahead of tomorrow's 3PM Eastern Trade Denline. It ends a disappointing chapter without finding a trade partner. With Joseph clears waivers, teens could sign him before the deadline to make him play off eligible. This gives the two-time champion a chance to chase post-season action elsewhere, while St. Louis focuses on next season. This story is made possible by our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-E-SOL-PILLO.com