Kristofer Berglund

35-Year-Old DefensemanD
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Kristofer Berglund in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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So much for Berglund being a lifelong Blue. He appeared to be on track to end his career in St. Louis since the club had him contracted for $3.85 million annually through 2021-22, but that was a hefty deal for a forward who played so poorly in February that he became a healthy scratch. Berglund is still talented -- as he logged 17 goals and 26 points in 57 games in 2017-18 -- and just two seasons removed from a 23-goal campaign. Buffalo is rebuilding, however, and wants to ensure its young players get top-six minutes, so the 30-year-old will likely spend most of his time centering the third line as he did with the Blues. Berglund is still an option in deeper leagues, albeit a risky option surrounded by younger, faster skaters.
Berglund is a 2008 fifth-round draft pick that hasn't left Sweden since being taken and will remain there for the upcoming season. The smallish defender had 15 points in 51 games for Farjestads in 2010-11, but has shown an ability to produce points in the previous two seasons in Sweden's top league, Elitserien.
Berglund, 22, will remain in Sweden, where he's playing for Färjestad. He's a bit small for a defenseman, but has hockey smarts, is a good skater and makes the right passes. He needs to add more strength to make a leap to the elite levels.