Mathieu Joseph waived by St. Louis Blues
Mathieu Joseph has been waived by the St. Louis Blues for purposes of contract termination, a significant move for the 27-year-old winger. This season, he has played in 39 games for St. Louis, scoring two goals and accumulating a total of 11 points.
Joseph is currently in the final year of a $2.95 million deal and is set to become a free agent after the season concludes. His performance has been underwhelming, as he has recorded only six goals and 25 points in 99 games over the last two years with the Blues. “Mathieu Joseph’s days in St. Louis may be done,” a source noted, reflecting the sentiment surrounding his situation.
Despite his struggles, Joseph has a history of physical play, having tallied 311 hits throughout his career, which could be appealing to a playoff-bound team. If he clears waivers, he will be eligible to sign with another team before the postseason, with a deadline to do so by 3:00 p.m. EST the following day.
This is the second time in two weeks that Joseph has been placed on waivers, indicating ongoing concerns about his fit within the team. His tenure in St. Louis has not met expectations, as he has failed to reach his previous scoring totals despite having more opportunities on the ice.
Joseph was originally selected as a fourth-round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft and has since appeared in 459 career NHL games, recording 61 goals and 160 points. His career has seen ups and downs, but the current season has been particularly challenging.
As observers look ahead, the focus will be on whether Joseph clears waivers and what his next steps will be in the league. “Joseph will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and be entirely off the books,” sources indicate, leaving his future uncertain.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding potential interest from other teams, but Joseph’s experience and physicality could make him a valuable asset for teams looking to bolster their rosters as the postseason approaches.