Prospect Info: Timothy Liljegren - AHL Edition

[stickty111]

Another assist tonight.

He reaches 10 points and maybe reached it faster then some people might have thought.

 

[ponder]

His WJC showing was a bit disappointing - he wasn’t bad, was pretty steady defensively and brought some physicality, but I was expecting him to dominate offensively, and he didn’t do much.

On the flip side, he’s been having a better-than-expected season in the AHL. Interestingly, he’s quite a bit more aggressive offensively in the AHL - you’d expect him to take more chances against teenagers than men, but it was the total opposite.

I do have high hopes for him, and think he’s having a strong year overall, but we shouldn’t pretend he had a strong tourney, it was pretty “meh.”

 

[AppsSyl]

Under 19 D in the AHL since the 1994-95 lockout
By game 20 if he registers a point in each of his next two games, he could be tied for the 2nd highest point total of any U19 D in the AHL since the 1994-95 lockout (23 years). His PPG is much higher than those ahead of him.

1.

Vyacheslav Voynov (D)

2008-2009

Manchester Monarchs

61

8

15

23

0.38

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2.

Oliver Kylington (D)

2015-2016

Stockton Heat

47

5

7

12

0.26

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3.

Hampus Lindholm (D)

2012-2013

Norfolk Admirals

44

1

10

11

0.25

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4.

Timothy Liljegren (D)

2017-2018

Toronto Marlies

18

1

9

10

0.56

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[AppsSyl]

Right now he is 10th in PPG among all forwards and defensemen and 1st among D since the 1994-95 lockout.

1.

Róbert Döme (RW)

1997-1998

Syracuse Crunch

36

21

25

46

1.28

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2.

David Pastrnak (RW)

2014-2015

Providence Bruins

25

11

17

28

1.12

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3.

William Nylander (C/RW)

2014-2015

Toronto Marlies

37

14

18

32

0.86

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4.

Nikita Filatov (LW/RW)

2008-2009

Syracuse Crunch

39

16

16

32

0.82

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5.

Filip Chytil (C/LW)

2017-2018

Hartford Wolf Pack

20

7

8

15

0.75

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6.

Jesse Puljujärvi (RW)

2016-2017

Bakersfield Condors

39

12

16

28

0.72

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7.

Colton Gillies (C/W)

2007-2008

Houston Aeros

11

1

6

7

0.64

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8.

Niclas Bergfors (RW)

2005-2006

Albany River Rats

65

17

23

40

0.62

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9.

Kevin Fiala (LW/RW)

2014-2015

Milwaukee Admirals

33

11

9

20

0.61

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10.

Timothy Liljegren (D)

2017-2018

Toronto Marlies

18

1

9

10

0.56

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[Halla]

His WJC showing was a bit disappointing - he wasn’t bad, was pretty steady defensively and brought some physicality, but I was expecting him to dominate offensively, and he didn’t do much.

On the flip side, he’s been having a better-than-expected season in the AHL. Interestingly, he’s quite a bit more aggressive offensively in the AHL - you’d expect him to take more chances against teenagers than men, but it was the total opposite.

I do have high hopes for him, and think he’s having a strong year overall, but we shouldn’t pretend he had a strong tourney, it was pretty “meh.”

He was pretty good when it mattered, basically the opposite of Brannstrom who started off hot and cooled significantly.

He wasn't expected to be the top dog, and didnt play like it either. 10pts in 18 games as one of the youngest players by 2+ years....Liljegren has at least shown he should have gone much sooner than he did at the draft. Im still surprised he slipped past both Buffalo AND Detroit...though Buffalo made a solid pick IMHO. Detroit with Logan Brown 2.0..meh!

 

[nobody]

He was pretty good when it mattered, basically the opposite of Brannstrom who started off hot and cooled significantly.

He wasn't expected to be the top dog, and didnt play like it either. 10pts in 18 games as one of the youngest players by 2+ years....Liljegren has at least shown he should have gone much sooner than he did at the draft. Im still surprised he slipped past both Buffalo AND Detroit...though Buffalo made a solid pick IMHO. Detroit with Logan Brown 2.0..meh!

Honestly who cares where he should've gone. If he went earlier, Leafs wouldn't have him and we'd just be envious of which ever team would end up taking him.

I'm super glad he's ours and even if he turns into a 30 point 2 way bottom 4 guy, thats a huge win for Hunter and our club.

 

[Halla]

UPDATE: 1g,11a,12pts, +12 in 29 games

 

[AppsSyl]

AHL U19 Defensemen Scoring Since the 1994 Lockout (23 Years)

1.

Vyacheslav Voynov (D)

2008-2009

Manchester Monarchs

61

8

15

23

0.38

46

-3

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2.	Timothy Liljegren (D)	2017-2018	Toronto Marlies	29	1	11	12	0.41	10	12
3.	Oliver Kylington (D)	2015-2016	Stockton Heat	47	5	7	12	0.26	14	-15
4.	Hampus Lindholm (D)	2012-2013	Norfolk Admirals	44	1	10	11	0.25	16	5

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5.

Yan Golubovsky (D)

1994-1995

Adirondack Red Wings

57

4

2

6

0.11

39

-5

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Now tied for 2nd highest scoring U19 D since the 1993-94 lockout.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Liljegren and Brannstrom have both been left off Sweden’s WJCSS summer camp roster.

I’m a little disappointed, but the decision makes sense. Both are guaranteed locks for the WJC if not in the NHL by December, and both will have a short summer due to AHL playoffs (or international games for Brannstrom).

Liljegren’s summer is better spent adding some size in the gym, skating, and getting ready for training camp in September rather than lighting up a tournament in late July (again).

AHL U19 Defensemen Scoring Since the 1994 Lockout (23 Years)

1.

Vyacheslav Voynov (D)

2008-2009

Manchester Monarchs

61

8

15

23

0.38

46

-3

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2.	Timothy Liljegren (D)	2017-2018	Toronto Marlies	29	1	11	12	0.41	10	12
3.	Oliver Kylington (D)	2015-2016	Stockton Heat	47	5	7	12	0.26	14	-15
4.	Hampus Lindholm (D)	2012-2013	Norfolk Admirals	44	1	10	11	0.25	16	5

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5.

Yan Golubovsky (D)

1994-1995

Adirondack Red Wings

57

4

2

6

0.11

39

-5

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Now tied for 2nd highest scoring U19 D since the 1993-94 lockout.

Add Victor Uchevatov’s 2002 season at #6 and you have all six of the 18 year olds who played 40 or more AHL games at age 18. All 6 were 1st or 2nd round picks. Liljegren finished first in PPG and second in total points out of all 18 year old AHL players.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Liljegren finished first in PPG and second in total points out of all 18 year old AHL defencemen of the past 25 years.

Clarified.

 

[crump]

Should be pushing hard to make the decision a tough one at next seasons camp. Invaluable experience with a Calder Cup on his resume now, a summer to build on, I hope he is the last cut at camp. He needs to dominate offensively on the Marlies next season in his development, but I would be a little disappointed if this board isn't gushing about him in October.

 

[taurine330]

I think he is getting Dermott treatment next season. Being the first call up.