IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Mon 1/19/26 8:42 PM

General manager Kelly McCrimmon noted Monday that Saad (undisclosed) isn't expected to suit up prior to the Olympic break, according to SinBin.vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Saad has missed the Golden Knights' last five games and landed on injured reserve Thursday due to his undisclosed injury. Saad joins a list of multiple players who are not expected to return to the lineup until at least Feb. 25 in Los Angeles following the 2026 Winter Olympics.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Thu 1/15/26 4:38 PM

Saad (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Thursday, SinBin.vegas reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saad was already expected to be sidelined versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday, so this update doesn't significantly impact his return timeline, considering he has already been out of action for a week. The veteran forward has just one goal and 22 assists in his last 22 outings, so his continued absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on most fantasy managers.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Tue 1/13/26 3:23 PM

Saad (undisclosed) will not be an option versus the Kings on Wednesday, per Sin Bin Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Saad will miss his third straight game due to his lingering undisclosed injury. If the team decides it needs the extra roster spots, the veteran would be a good candidate for injured reserve, considering he has already missed a week's worth of games. Saad has scored just once in his last 22 outings while chipping in two assists and 38 shots. With the back-to-back on the schedule, it seems unlikely Saad will be cleared in time to face the Leafs on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Sat 1/10/26 3:41 PM

Saad (undisclosed) is expected to miss Vegas' games Saturday and Sunday against St. Louis and San Jose, respectively, per SinBin Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Saad has two goals and seven points in 39 appearances in 2025-26. Cole Reinhardt might draw into the lineup Saturday due to Saad's absence. The 33-year-old Saad is listed as day-to-day, so he might still be an option Wednesday versus Los Angeles.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Sun 1/4/26 11:51 PM

Saad scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Saad has just two goals this season, and they've both come against teams he's previously played for (the Blackhawks on Sunday and the Blues on Nov. 15). Other that that, the 33-year-old winger has done little with a bottom-six role and minimal power-play usage. He's at a mere six points with 62 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 37 appearances.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Wed 12/24/25 2:14 AM

Saad notched an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Saad was one of 13 Vegas skaters to get on the scoresheet. The helper ended a 14-game point drought for the winger, who was also scratched three times in that span. He took the spot of Cole Reinhardt for this contest, but Saad is far from a lock to play every game moving forward. With just five points, 51 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 32 appearances this season, Saad's struggled and is unlikely to work his way out of a bottom-six spot.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Sun 11/16/25 1:37 AM

Saad scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Saad's first goal of the season came against his former team. He's picking up the pace in November with three points over six outings this month. The 33-year-old winger has a goal, three assists, 26 shots on net and a plus-4 rating across 17 appearances. He's mainly played on the third line, so there's not much reason to think his offense will dramatically improve throughout the year.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Tue 10/21/25 2:15 PM

Saad notched an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Saad picked up his first point of the year after moving to the top line to replace Mark Stone (wrist), who is on injured reserve. The 32-year-old Saad has some scoring upside, but that hasn't been apparent while he started the season in a bottom-six role. He's posted nine shots on net, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating across seven appearances. The winger has little chance of generating non-scoring production, so he'll need to score his way onto the fantasy radar.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Fri 6/27/25 6:23 PM

Saad (lower body) signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Golden Knights on Friday, per PuckPedia.
EDGE Analysis
Saad signed with the Golden Knights after his contract with the Blues was terminated in January. It was a good fit for the player and team, as the 32-year-old put up 14 points over 29 regular-season games with Vegas after the signing. He'll stick around for another year on a fairly team-friendly deal, and he'll be expected to fill a middle-six role with a chance for power-play time.

IRBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Wed 5/14/25 9:24 PM

Saad (lower body) won't play in Game 5 versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saad was not at the morning skate and doesn't appear to be particularly close to returning, though the Golden Knights are predictably being quiet about injuries this postseason. The 32-year-old winger will miss his third straight game, and if Vegas loses Wednesday, he'll end the season on the shelf.