In a surprise move, the St. Louis Blues have secured the services of forward Jonatan Berggren for the upcoming 2026-27 season, signing him to a one-year, $2MM contract. Despite missing the qualifying offer deadline, the Blues have opted to retain Berggren, a decision that appears to make financial sense given the circumstances. Berggren's arbitration eligibility and potential salary increase had raised concerns, but the team's decision to sign him to a one-year deal suggests they believe he can still contribute to the team's success. The move is a testament to the Blues' commitment to building a competitive roster and may signal a shift in their approach to contract negotiations.

According to the team over at PuckPedia, the St. Louis Blues have signed Jonatan Berggren to a one-year, $2MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Despite not being tendered a qualifying offer by yesterday’s deadline, the Blues will instead retain Berggren for another season. The move makes sense on paper. Even though Berggren was owed a […]