Forward, claimed off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings last season, gets a one-year, $2 million contract

After reviving his career in St. Louis, Jonatan Berggren secures a fresh extension to prove the skilled Swede’s high-end offensive potential was simply stifled in Detroit.

Former NHLer of 15 years, including last 12 seasons in St. Louis, takes over for Doug Armstrong, who keeps role as president of hockey operations after taking over as GM in 2010

The St. Louis Blues have until 5 p.m. ET to tender qualifying offers to Connor McMichael, Jonatan Berggren, Matthew Kessel, Thomas Bordeleau, Mikhail Abramov, and Leo Loof.

Coach Jim Montgomery wants those playing to grab spot, not rotating players in, out for sake of rotating; Berggren seems to be most puzzling balance these days

The St. Louis Blues were hoping to add a depth winger when they claimed Jonatan Berggren off waivers, but through three games, he has emerged as a first-line player. Could this last, or will he fade back into what he was previously?