Marc-Andre Bergeron

Bergeron will be my first player in the "New Islanders" Reviews.

Marc-Andre Bergeron was aquired by the Islanders on 2/18/07 in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers also gave up a third round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft, and were given Denis Grebeshkov.

MAB played three seasons with the Oilers, (02-03), (03-04), (05-06), scoring 27 goals in 153 games played. He then split the 06-07 season with the Oilers;
playing in 55 games, scoring 8 goals and 17 assits, and the Islanders, where he played 28 games, scoring 7 goals and 16 points.

This year, Bergeron plays a big part in the Islanders' power play, and will be counted on to be a big scorer from the blue line. I predict him to have 18 goals, and 40 assists. Is that too much to ask from him? No way. He is turning 27, and is entering his prime. I'm sure he will step it up on defense this year, too. He is not going to be our star defenseman, as that role will be filled up by Brendan Witt or Andy Sutton. And who knows, maybe even Bryan Berard. All I'm saying is, I expect him to be average, but show a spark of star-power skill at the end of the year. I see him becoming one of the NHL's best defenseman some day, but it's just too early now.

Remember, he has one of the hardest shots in the NHL, and is a threat to any goalie who tries to get in the way of a puck shot off of his stick. This will give him much deserved respect from goalies, and a better chance to score. Watch out if you get seats behind the net, his shots aren't so accurate all of the time. He actually shattered 3 panes of glass at a practice last year. Glass shower, anyone?


Bergeron's player page: http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8469765&service=page&tab=prf



If tomorrow is another boring day, I will do Mike Comrie's review. Also keep note that I am adding these reviews on the side bar, so you can read whichever review you want, whenever you want, as long as it has been posted. The list of players I will do reviews for is on the sidebar link, too. Also, whenever we get a new player this year, I will do one right away. So don't think that's the final list. Rookies and prospects do not count, so don't expect them. This is another feature that will keep things fun and organized here.



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