The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Mathieu Joseph on waivers today for the purpose of contract termination, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. This move marks the second time in a week that Joseph has been placed on the waiver wire, having successfully cleared just last week.
Should Joseph clear waivers again, he will officially become an unrestricted free agent. This status would allow him to sign with any team in the league. However, time is of the essence for the veteran forward and potential suitors; per Friedman, Joseph must sign a new contract before 3:00 p.m. ET this Friday to maintain eligibility for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Joseph’s availability via contract termination provides a unique opportunity for NHL contenders to bolster their rosters with a depth forward without the need for a trade. The St. Louis Blues have not yet released an official statement regarding the decision to move on from the forward at this juncture of the season.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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