Jonatan Berggren Finding His Groove as a Key Contributor for the Blues
When the St. Louis Blues scooped up Jonatan Berggren off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings back in mid-December, they weren’t looking for a superstar-they were looking for a reliable secondary scorer who could add depth to their lineup. Through 20 games in a Blues sweater, Berggren has done just that, quietly carving out a role and showing flashes of the offensive upside that made him a promising young forward in Detroit.
Berggren has tallied five goals and three assists for eight points over that stretch. That might not jump off the stat sheet, but put it in context: scoring at a pace of one goal every four games projects to a 20-goal season-exactly the kind of production teams hope for from a middle-six winger.
It’s worth noting that in his rookie year with Detroit, Berggren found the back of the net 15 times, so this level of output isn’t new for him. It’s more of a continuation than a breakout.
Lately, he’s been skating on the third line alongside fellow former Red Wing Pius Suter and veteran Nick Bjugstad-a trio that’s starting to click. In his last three games, Berggren has notched two goals and three points, showing signs of heating up. He’s also earned a spot on the second power play unit, giving him more chances to contribute offensively in key moments.
One of the biggest changes since arriving in St. Louis?
Ice time. Berggren is logging more minutes now than he did in Detroit, and that added responsibility is giving him more opportunities to find a rhythm.
But at his core, he’s still the same player: a skilled winger with good hands, solid vision, and a scoring touch that comes in waves. He’s prone to streaks-both hot and cold.
In January, he went through a nine-game stretch without registering a point, a reminder that consistency is still a work in progress.
Still, for a waiver pickup, Berggren has been a valuable addition. He’s giving the Blues exactly what they hoped for-a depth forward who can chip in offensively, play with pace, and complement the team’s existing structure. If he can smooth out the dry spells and keep building chemistry with his linemates, there’s reason to believe he can be a steady 15-20 goal guy in this league.
And right now, that’s exactly the kind of player the Blues need.