It has been a turbulent offseason for Jonatan Berggren.
Few players relish seeing their names circulate in trade chatter, and Berggren has found himself at the center of more than a few proposals. Many of those hypothetical deals made little practical sense, but their persistence underscores a reality: his place in Detroit’s long-term plans is anything but secure.
After signing a one-year “prove-it” extension in June carrying a $1.825 million cap hit, Berggren enters this season with little margin for error. The contract itself is an acknowledgment from both player and club that his future depends heavily on what he produces now.