Bergevin's other new teammates are happy to have him in the lineup and in the dressing room too. Mostly it's going to be that veteran leadership out there and a guy that we can depend on to be tough in front of the net and play the body and be a little more physical than some of the players that we have here right now. I don't see myself changing from St. Louis. I'm just trying to be who I am. Players need to be accountable for their play and actions and with Mario coming back, there's not much that needs to be said.
Guys just step up for themselves and they realize what's at stake.
Originally a third-round draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in 1983, Bergevin also has logged time with the Islanders, Whalers, Lightning, Red Wings and Blues. The farthest he has advanced in the playoffs is the conference finals with Detroit in 1996. A free agent at the end of this season, he realizes this might be his last chance to contribute on a Stanley Cup contender. And Bergevin, who hopes to play another two or three seasons, thinks he may have found a place to finish out his career. It's a good place, but my play and time will tell.