Patrick is up to 9-10-19 in 14 games......2nd league's 2nd leading scorer....to a guy 6 years older.
12-15-27 in 17 games now...
still 2nd in the league..Patrik Berglund
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12-15-27 in 17 games now...
still 2nd in the league..Too bad Berglund isnt born late 88 and would have been drafted next summer. Because he would have been a lock for top-5.
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I was looking at stats in previous years in the Allsvenskan, and came up with an interesting note - Micheal Ryder played there in the lockout year (04/05) and had 48 points in 32 games (1.5 PPG), in contrast Berglund 1.6 PPG, also if you consider he didnt have a point in first 4 games, his last 13 games hes had 27 points, better than 2 points per game, also more impressive I read on one of the boards that the Allsvenskan has tightened up a bit since then - this indeed could be the steal of the first round
Berglund now has 30 points in last 14 games, after adding 3 more assists tonight!
to Jarmo (Blues Asst GM/Chief Scout)
to Jarmo (Blues Asst GM/Chief Scout)Berglund now has 30 points in last 14 games, after adding 3 more assists tonight!
This is two drafts in a row he's snagged a late 1st rounder thats shot straight to the top ten for his year.
I was really hoping Vancouver could find a way to grab Berglund late.
He was the second best Euro that draft and he *IS* a steal past 25.
Good pick Blues.
He was the second best Euro that draft and he *IS* a steal past 25.
Good pick Blues.
To put some perspective into this thread (
), Berglund must still take his game from where it is right now, to not only the next level, but the level after that.
Berglund is dominating with his skill level in the 2nd tier league in Sweden, thats really strong. But also remember that when a player like Berglund with a really effective and powerful style can dominate with his skills, the results will be tremendous.
For you who haven't seen Berglund in the 2nd tier league in Sweden, think how good Zettberg would be if he played exactly like he does, but where 6'7 in the NHL (thats how much bigger Berglund is over the avg 2nd tier player in Sweden).
My point is that Berglund inorder to dominate in the NHL, also must have a dominant skill level among NHL players.
I think its very unlikely that Berglund will become a superstar in the NHL. He have good potential to become a really good player though.
), Berglund must still take his game from where it is right now, to not only the next level, but the level after that.Berglund is dominating with his skill level in the 2nd tier league in Sweden, thats really strong. But also remember that when a player like Berglund with a really effective and powerful style can dominate with his skills, the results will be tremendous.
For you who haven't seen Berglund in the 2nd tier league in Sweden, think how good Zettberg would be if he played exactly like he does, but where 6'7 in the NHL (thats how much bigger Berglund is over the avg 2nd tier player in Sweden).
My point is that Berglund inorder to dominate in the NHL, also must have a dominant skill level among NHL players.
I think its very unlikely that Berglund will become a superstar in the NHL. He have good potential to become a really good player though.
If he gets the icetime at the World Juniors to show where he is against players his own age then we'll all see how good he is at this point. How good is the Sweden team this year with Berglund, Backstrom, and Backlund?
I'm not sure about Backlund.
But Team Sweden must be strong with Backstrom, Bergfors, Berglund, Gistedt, Modig, Persson, Hjalmarsson, Hornqvist, Pettersson,Axelsson,Gynge, Zackrisson, Thuresson e.t.c.
I wouldn't be su sure that Backlund makes the team. he has played bad for the mens team, and at a recent U-18 tourney, he only had one assist in 3 games, IIRC.
With that said, the team looks great, with players like Nicklas Bergfors and first rounder Dennis Persson. But imagine the team next year, when all the 88's have another season under their belt, and some good 89's.
I would think by next year Backstrom would be in the NHL, but yes its looking good for Sweden in general, ironic since wasnt too long ago people were saying why isnt sweden producing talent like they used to.
As for Berglund has to prove himself at the next Level and the next - sure thing, but that applies to any prospect, for now the stats are amazing for his age tho.
cant wait for world Juniors -
I would think by next year Backstrom would be in the NHL, but yes its looking good for Sweden in general, ironic since wasnt too long ago people were saying why isnt sweden producing talent like they used to.
As for Berglund has to prove himself at the next Level and the next - sure thing, but that applies to any prospect, for now the stats are amazing for his age tho.
cant wait for world Juniors -
Of course, but how difficult that is, depends on what style the kid in question plays.
A great shot is always a great shot, no matter if its in juniors or the NHL.
Berglund is a 6'4, high tempo, hardworking center with a very good skill-level.
But it could be very tough for him to get that skill level to the level it takes to dominate in the NHL, because of his size. However if he does, the payoff will be so much higher, just like Malkin.
I am not saying that he is a hit or miss prospect, but we should be realistic when it comes to the kids offensive potential, its really high, like 1st line center, but its also very likely that he ends up on a 3rd or 4th line.
