Berglund Awakens, Blues Start Their Break

Berglund Awakens, Blues Start Their Break

Earlier today I posted an article about Patrik Berglund’s struggles and how he has fallen well below the point-per-game pace we saw in 2010-11. I discussed whether a trade was a possibility and how any deal involving #21 would be a difficult one to execute. Well, Berglund responded. Something, potentially the article from earlier (One can dream), spurred Berglund on to his best and most impressive performance of the year as the Blues fell to the Penguins in a shootout. Now the Blues will enjoy some significant time off as the NHL takes its All-Star break. Read more.

Behind the Numbers: Patrik Berglund

Behind the Numbers:
Patrik Berglund

If you’ve followed the St. Louis Blues this year you are well aware that Patrik Berglund has struggled this season. Heading into tonight’s game against Pittsburgh, Berglund had 18 points through 48 games and has often looked like a different version of the player we saw in 2010-11. With fans clamoring for a change and urging the team to shop Berglund, we take a quick look behind the numbers to see just how badly Berglund has struggled this season. Read more.

Berglund Signs New Contract

Berglund Signs New Contract

Fresh off his outstanding performance in this year’s World Championships, Patrik Berglund has signed a new two-year deal to remain with the St. Louis Blues. The deal is reported to be worth $4.5 million over the next two seasons. Read more.

Berglund Shines, Takes Home Silver Medal

Berglund Shines, Takes Home Silver Medal

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The World Championships have come to a close and one member of the St. Louis Blues, Patrik Berglund, will return home as the most successful local representative to compete in the tournament. Berglund’s Sweden fell one game short of taking home the gold medal, but his silver medal is more than well deserved. The forward had an outstanding tournament, finishing second in both goals (8) and points (10) amongst all competitors. Read more.

Berglund Finds Quick Start at Worlds

Berglund Finds Quick Start at Worlds

The World Championships are underway and already one member of the St. Louis Blues has jumped out to a quick start. In his first game, Patrik Berglund netted two goals, a +1 and two penalty minutes in Sweden’s defeat at the hands of Norway. Read more.

Blues at the World Championships

Blues at the World Championships

Yearning to see some of your favorites back in action again? You won’t have to wait until October as several members of the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues roster will be skating for their respective countries at the World Championships set to take place April 29th through May 15th in Slovakia. Read more.

Is Another Trade Coming?

Is Another Trade Coming?

We’ve had a couple days and one exciting game separating us from the shocking trade that sent Jay McClement and Erik Johnson to Colorado, and things are finally settling down. Chris Stewart scored two goals in his debut and Kevin Shattenkirk added an assist. In case anyone was unfamiliar with him, Stewart instantly made his presence known and reminded plenty of fans of a young Keith Tkachuk in front of the net. While the two newest members of the clubs enjoyed successful debuts, the real question is: Is another trade coming? Read more.

Berglund/Boyes/Steen Stepping Up Offensively

Berglund/Boyes/Steen
Stepping Up Offensively

While most of the attention has been on the team’s lapses in January and the issues in net, a few skaters are enjoying some pretty nice hot streaks including Patrik Berglund, Brad Boyes and Alex Steen. The defense and goaltending needs to cut down on the number of goals being allowed, but at least some members of the offense are clicking. Read more.

Berglund Matches Last Season’s Point Total

Berglund Matches Last Season’s Point Total

Back on December 23rd, I wrote an article about how Patrik Berglund was having an improved statistical performance this season when compared to last season. I mentioned how his point-per-game pace had improved, and while he may not everyone’s expectations, he is contributing to the offense. Now, with a large chunk of the season left to be played, Berglund already has 26 points to his name – matching his quiet performance in all of 2009-10. Read more.

Lost "Kid" – Patrik Berglund

Lost “Kid”
Patrik Berglund

Stop for a second and think back to the 2008-09 season. The Blues used a surge through the end of the season to catapult the team to a playoff berth. At the time, the “Kid Line” was running wild through each team it played and causing migraines for anyone that stood in their way. Comprised of TJ Oshie, David Perron and Patrik Berglund, fans believed they had three stars in the making. Oshie has gone on to become arguably the team’s best two-way forward while Perron has shown some incredible talent in creating offense. So … what happened to Patrik Berglund? The answer may surprise you.

In his rookie season back in 2008-09, Berglund finished fifth on the Blues in total points with 47 trailing only Brad Boyes, David Backes, David Perron and Keith Tkachuk. He netted an impressive 21 goals over the course of 76 games that season which led fans to believe he could be the next big thing in St. Louis alongside the other fan favorites of Oshie and Perron. Read more.