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One more time? Are Edmonton Oilers about to bring in yet another big name player for free?

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Veteran winger Brandon Saad is a Unrestricted Free Agent .

Saad cleared waivers today and the St. Louis Blues agreed to terminate his contract with the Blues .

Veteran winger is in the fourth season of a five-year deal that pays him $4.5 million per year.

Edmonton has become a home to big name signings mid-season for free.

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