RD Timothy Liljegren - Ex-Rogle BK, SHL (2017, 17th, TOR) III

[Randy Randerson]

3 years away, is not some diss. Most dmen aren't ready until their age 21 or 22 season if that. Unless they are Victor Mete of course...

sure, but there's no reason to pre-determine how far away a prospect is, their own development should dictate it. Given that Liljegren has 2 years of pro experience, he's probably a good bet to have a shorter timeline than most, but his own play will determine it

 

[TDK67]

Idk if its been mentioned already, but Liljegren is officially playing with the Marlies this year:

 

[Randy Randerson]

Idk if its been mentioned already, but Liljegren is officially playing with the Marlies this year:

that's news - is this actually official or just being reported? Probably the best place for him, even in Rogle was willing to trade his rights to a better SHL team

 

[TDK67]

that's news - is this actually official or just being reported? Probably the best place for him, even in Rogle was willing to trade his rights to a better SHL team

I guess it's not techincally "official", my bad, but I thought I saw it confirmed elsewhere to. Plus I don't see any conflicting reports he's off to the SHL, so I think its a safe assumption.

 

[Randy Randerson]

I guess it's not techincally "official", my bad, but I thought I saw it confirmed elsewhere to. Plus I don't see any conflicting reports he's off to the SHL, so I think its a safe assumption.

that's good, I'm happy with that result.

Will also make the Marlies worth watching on nights that there's no Leaf game - the whole top tier of prospects is on that team in Liljegren/Dermott/Kapanen, then a bunch of the next tier in Nielsen/Brooks/Bracco/Johnsson/etc. It's great when they're competitive and it's real prospects leading the charge, watchable hockey

 

[Mitchy]

Here's the official confirmation:

 

[LeafChief]

Liljegren is maybe 3 years away from the NHL, he has potential to be a beauty, let's wait and see.

10-12 years away at least.

 

[AppsSyl]

3 years away, is not some diss. Most dmen aren't ready until their age 21 or 22 season if that. Unless they are Victor Mete of course...

I actually like Mete. He is a great skater and has good hockey sense, but he hasn't played a regular season game yet, and I wouldn't be proclaiming him a better D prospect than Liljegren at this point. I am really looking forward to our teams battling it out this season, and Matthews wreaking havoc on Mete and company.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I actually like Mete. He is a great skater and has good hockey sense, but he hasn't played a regular season game yet, and I wouldn't be proclaiming him a better D prospect than Liljegren at this point. I am really looking forward to our teams battling it out this season, and Matthews wreaking havoc on Mete and company.

Mete > Reilly > Liljegren

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Mete > Reilly > Liljegren

um no lol

rielly>liljegren>>mete

 

[WillTheThrill]

Mete > Reilly > Liljegren

I'll have some of whatever you're smoking.

 

[AppsSyl]

Getting back on topic, it will interesting to see the pairings the Marlies roll with to start the season. As a Leaf fan, I am hoping for Liljegren to be paired with Dermott and Nielsen and Rosen to be paired together with Valiev, LoVerde and Holl making up the 5,6,7 spots.

 

[biotk]

Getting back on topic, it will interesting to see the pairings the Marlies roll with to start the season. As a Leaf fan, I am hoping for Liljegren to be paired with Dermott and Nielsen and Rosen to be paired together with Valiev, LoVerde and Holl making up the 5,6,7 spots.

From a simple LHD-RHD set up I would expect something like:

Dermott-Liljegren
Rosen-Holl
Nielsen-LoVerde
Valiev-Paliotta
Cleland

 

[AppsSyl]

From a simple LHD-RHD set up I would expect something like:

Dermott-Liljegren
Rosen-Holl
Nielsen-LoVerde
Valiev-Paliotta
Cleland

Makes sense. Is Keefe married to the LHD with RHD like Babcock is? The good thing is that Liljegren is by far the most talented option on the right hand side, and likely to get top pairing minutes.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Makes sense. Is Keefe married to the LHD with RHD like Babcock is? The good thing is that Liljegren is by far the most talented option on the right hand side, and likely to get top pairing minutes.

You'd hope that they wouldn't keep him here and not give him minutes. I'm hoping to see him with Dermott as well. I think they'll compliment each other and who knows, maybe be an nhl pairing at some point.

 

[biotk]

Looking at the Marlies schedule I see that they play about 25 back-to-back with 4 of those being back-to-back-t0-back. I wonder how many games you can realistically expect their D to play?

 

[Knies iT]

I would have loved to see him end up in Frolunda playing alongside Dahlin, and with the other Leaf prospect Grundstrom, but I believe this move is just as good for his progression. The Marlies blue line is going to be top 5 league wide:

Dermott - Liljegren
Rosen - Holl
Nielsen - LoVerde
(Valiev)

When paired together, that top pairing has looked dominant. They compliment each other extremely well and are two of the better D prospects out there.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

Looking at the Marlies schedule I see that they play about 25 back-to-back with 4 of those being back-to-back-t0-back. I wonder how many games you can realistically expect their D to play?

One reason is that teams often carry 8 Dmen. in the AHL. And Marincin has been waived so likely Rosen is up with the Leafs.

 

[TheDoldrums]

First AHL goal. Looks like he's taken after Nylander with that celly. Must be a Swedish thing

 

[Pi]

I actually like Mete. He is a great skater and has good hockey sense, but he hasn't played a regular season game yet, and I wouldn't be proclaiming him a better D prospect than Liljegren at this point. I am really looking forward to our teams battling it out this season, and Matthews wreaking havoc on Mete and company.

Yep, the NHL is a marathon not a sprint. Mete is a decent hockey player but doesn't have the talent of a Liljegren.

If people think he's better than Liljegren...well that argument is going to fall flat like the Larkin, Bennett, Virtanen >> Nylander because they made it to the NHL before him.

 

[LoovTrain]

Playing well.

Playing w/Dermott

Playing 2nd pp

 

[The List Of Jericho]

I'll give you Matthews, but Drouin > Marner/Nylander

Lmao thanks for the laugh, Drouin's one good season in 4 doesn't equal Nylander or Marner's rookie year alone.

 

[Keep Sorokin Me Babe]

Example of his elite lateral movement resulting in a drawn penalty

 

[Brock Radunske]

Example of his elite lateral movement resulting in a drawn penalty

Silky smooth!

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Good for Liljegren getting his first goal. Also showed his skating prowess with that transition. The AHL will be perfect for him to hone his skills and work on his weaknesses.