Could he play in the NHL right now? Sure.
Should he play in the NHL right now? Heck no!
Just like Nylander, Marner, Reilly, Gardiner, Brown, Dermott, etc. management was patient in developing I expect no different with Liljegren.
He's developing just fine with the Marlies by playing lots of minutes in all situations, being able to make mistakes without being roasted by fans, media, etc. and having his confidence potentially crushed.
Next camp he'll be reevaluated by I fully expect management to only promote him when he's dominated the AHL for an extended stretch and shown he's without a doubt ready for the NHL
I think his game in a one word description is: Calm!!!!
I really, really believe in this players complete consistency and calmness he exhibits in his game.
I am not just like this on every player. He is just pretty flawless, smooth and poised in this style of hos game he is developing.
Nit saying i am right but its a rare conposure for a kid hos age. He is going to be a grest player for us!
Later is ok with me. I just think he is really good right now. He would easily, easily be a upgrade on polak right now.
Being better now than polak is something i compared and researched with video and stats and role on the team and such.
He is just head and shoulders better already in all skills. Polak is terrible though i know. Lilly is not just barely better or anything slim. It a big margine better.
He could be something special and one of our biggest draft steal since kaberle.
Ah anyways you's are all likely right and we won't see him this season lol.