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St. Louis Blues Claim Red WingsJonatan Berggren Off Waivers

The one-year, $1.825 million contract now sits on St. Louis’ books.

Overview

  • Detroit placed the 25-year-old winger on waivers Dec. 15 after repeated healthy scratches and limited usage.
  • The Blues claimed him Dec. 16, removing Detroit’s option to assign him to AHL Grand Rapids.
  • Berggren logged two goals and four assists in 15 games this season after posting 24 points in 75 games last year.
  • Across 169 NHL games with Detroit, he recorded 31 goals and 33 assists, with defensive concerns cited for his inconsistent role.
  • He remains restricted free agent–eligible after this season, and analysts view him as a potential secondary scoring option for St. Louis.