Prospect Info: Timothy Liljegren - AHL Edition

[Wafflewhipper]

To say that Liljegren is a better skater, passer and thinker than Polak, with a better shot, I don't think would be much of a stretch of anyone's imagination, and certainly wouldn't warrant being called crazy in my books.
Having said that, they're basically opposite players, and I'm not surprised in the slightest that management would rather have Polak where he is right now than Liljegren, based on experience and style of play.

Yeah they are big time different! Both right shots is about all they have in common.

 

[thewave]

Lilj very effective pp there. Looks very "Starry".

 

[SprDaVE]

Lilj very effective pp there. Looks very "Starry".

Had 3 really good shots on net.

 

[weems]

Liljegren with a great first 10.

 

[Critical13]

Lilj very effective pp there. Looks very "Starry".

Incredibly affective. Nylander was weak.

 

[MR4]

Dahlin fanboys cried when I suggested Liljegren was an equal PP QB.. looks like Monten thinks he's better

 

[cookie]

I think Sweden's gonna win this one.

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

Dahlin fanboys cried when I suggested Liljegren was an equal PP QB.. looks like Monten thinks he's better

Nah, Dahlin was on for a long shift before the PP.

 

[weems]

His skillset is elite.

Skating, hands, passing, shot.

The lack of hockeysense is overblown even if sometimes he does try to do too much in small spaces.

The physicality and commitment to defence has been extremely encouraging.

Looks easily to me like a future top 4 who can move the puck, play in all situations and bring a nice physical side.

Amazing pick at #17

 

[weems]

Liljegren loses his man CAN scores

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

He was draped all over Dube there too

Cue all the Liljegren haters on hfboards ...

 

[stickty111]

Liljegren loses his man CAN scores

He got outmuscled going to the net. Main boards and some fans here are partying now.

 

[weems]

He was draped all over Dube there too

Cue all the Liljegren haters on hfboards ...

Sucks because he was having a strong game and now will get roasted for this one play.

 

[thewave]

Lilj lilj lilj... Not good lilman

 

[FlareKnight]

Yeah too bad for him. Though it isn’t like he lost track of his guy or didn’t have him at all. Just didn’t get enough of him to prevent that shot. Good for Canada too bad it was against Liljegren

 

[Stephen]

Dahlin fanboys cried when I suggested Liljegren was an equal PP QB.. looks like Monten thinks he's better

Watch yourself. Dahlin's a better prospect and has a better upside than Matthews.

 

[IBeL34f]

He only had one hand his stick, and obviously couldn't get enough leverage to do anything useful like that. Dube did a good job of moving inside on Liljegren and it ended up getting him caught behind half a step.
I would've liked to see him get both hands on his stick for extra strength, but I do wonder if he would've lost further position on Dube in the process.

 

[MR4]

Nah, Dahlin was on for a long shift before the PP.

Liljegren has also got plenty of minutes with the first line when Dahlin was tied to the hip with that line at the start of the tourney. So Lilje has definitely impressed the SWE coach

Watch yourself. Dahlin's a better prospect and has a better upside than Matthews.

Not from what I've seen this tournament, think he projects as a top 5 dman but people saying better than McDavid make me laugh. Although apparently he hasn't been at his best in the tourney so I'll wait before writing him off

And when I was making the Liljegren = Dahlin on PP, it was also followed by saying there's a significant difference on ES, with the suggestion that Dahlin should be a work horse on ES while Liljegren & Brannstrom bring a pretty equal impact on PPs.

 

[Pickle Juice]

better than morgan

 

[weems]

Played a really good two periods outside of that one play.

 

[PromisedLand]

Played a really good two periods outside of that one play.

Liljegren had to turn and chase; while Dube was already skating forward and a stride on Liljegren. It is not that easy to do even for NHL D-man. I wouldn't wholly blame Liljegren; neutral zone turnover also had something to do with it

 

[Trapper]

Liljegren had to turn and chase; while Dube was already skating forward and a stride on Liljegren. It is not that easy to do even for NHL D-man. I wouldn't wholly blame Liljegren; neutral zone turnover also had something to do with it

He's a kid like the rest but a good one. I like his game, like his skill and he's engaged in the play.
I think if we work Dermott in full time next year and Lily the year after we are in good shape.

 

[Stephen]

Liljegren has also got plenty of minutes with the first line when Dahlin was tied to the hip with that line at the start of the tourney. So Lilje has definitely impressed the SWE coach

Not from what I've seen this tournament, think he projects as a top 5 dman but people saying better than McDavid make me laugh. Although apparently he hasn't been at his best in the tourney so I'll wait before writing him off

And when I was making the Liljegren = Dahlin on PP, it was also followed by saying there's a significant difference on ES, with the suggestion that Dahlin should be a work horse on ES while Liljegren & Brannstrom bring a pretty equal impact on PPs.

I'm just being sarcastic. Matthews would have destroyed this gold medal game.

 

[moon111]

Liljegren had to turn and chase; while Dube was already skating forward and a stride on Liljegren. It is not that easy to do even for NHL D-man. I wouldn't wholly blame Liljegren; neutral zone turnover also had something to do with it

If he can't handle neutral zone turnovers, that answers if he's ready to play for the Leafs or not.

 

[stickty111]

Lilly was great today as he has been the entire tournament. He had one mistake but it was more of him being outmuscled then anything else.
Those decision making and low IQ issues dont seem to have any justification based on this tournament and the AHL. He needs time but will be really good when he is ready.