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The term “Black Ace” was once used negatively. The term originated from Eddie Shore, who would refer to spare players as a “Black Ace.” Shore would say that a team would be in bad shape if they had to use one of their Black Aces in a game. However, recently, it has been used more positively. A team would use a Black Ace to help them overcome the loss of a player or if they thought a different player could be utilized in a way to help the team win. Let’s look at the Toronto Maple Leafs black aces.
Timothy Liljegren
Timothy Liljegren has spent lots of time AHL this season, but also played 11 games for the Leafs. He was the best defenceman on the Marlies but struggled in his limited games in the NHL. With one assist in that time, Liljegren also had the worst xG% at 5v5 on the team with an abysmal 35.58 percent. Albeit, this was in limited time on ice and limited games. Based on his extraordinary performance in the AHL, it is not unreasonable to expect better from him moving forward.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Black Aces - Last Word on Hockey
Timothy Liljegren
Timothy Liljegren has spent lots of time AHL this season, but also played 11 games for the Leafs. He was the best defenceman on the Marlies but struggled in his limited games in the NHL. With one assist in that time, Liljegren also had the worst xG% at 5v5 on the team with an abysmal 35.58 percent. Albeit, this was in limited time on ice and limited games. Based on his extraordinary performance in the AHL, it is not unreasonable to expect better from him moving forward.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Black Aces - Last Word on Hockey
