1-12-2008 Rookie of the month: Nicklas Bergfors (C)
NHL has awarded Nicklas Bergfors (C) of Ottawa Senators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points in 12 games last month.
A native of Sweden, Nicklas Bergfors was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 22 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 8 assists along with 16 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 21 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 5+8=13 with 16 PIM. He has also played 2 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins this season, totalling 0+2=2 with 0 PIM.