Berglund is a decent player, but he's not a #2C on a Cup Contender. Honestly, he's the most expendable player on the Blues atm imo. He doesn't do anything great. He does some things well, but there's nothing about his game that screams elite, not even his shot (His most positive attribute) is elite. Going into this season, I wasn't too keen on having Sobotka slotted into our #3C position. However, at this point, he's clearly capable of doing everything that Berglund can do, most of the time doing it better. The biggest issue I have with Berglund is that unless his back is to the net, he always looks super uncomfortable with the puck. It's like the guy just doesn't know how to stickhandle.
Finally, to everyone who's been trying to allude to that fact that Berglund will become like Steen in a couple of years b/c they are both Swedish, and it took Steen awhile to figure out his game, just stop. Steen plays this game with an abandon night in and night out that Berglund has barely scratched the surface of. Steen has played that way for years, basically ever since he got traded here. The only times Steen hasn't been that way are when he's been battling injuries, and even then he's still about 50% more effective then Berglund. We all joke about Angry Berglund showing up once every 20 games and dominating, and that should be enough to tell you about Berglund the hockey player. Could he get more consistent and unlock that magical Angry Berglund more often? Sure. But he has David Backes, TJ Oshie, and Steen as role models on this club. How hasn't it clicked after 5+ years of watching those guys and their motors and the success that comes with it.