Tribute Timothy Liljegren Discussion

[Chief keefe]

No my friend... you have something called common sense and vision. Those who want Lilly pad to fail are not even fans. He's going to be a huge part of a cup win imho too

Couldn't agree more. He will be a huge part of this team. It is only a matter of time. He is going to be our Seabrook

 

[The Man with a Plan]

Couldn't agree more. He will be a huge part of this team. It is only a matter of time. He is going to be our Seabrook

Only not so overpaid and for so long...lol

 

[Orfieus]

I feel like a lot of fairweather fans saw Liljagren as a #1 RHD and since he isn't shaping up to be that (I'm heavily biased but I still think there is a chance) that naturally he is a bust...at 21yrs old. It doesn't help matters when that f***ing moron on OverDrive basically said Liljegren is a bust

I've watched pretty much every game Liljegren played since he was drafted and I absolutely love his 2way game and last year in the Calder cup Liljegren was the most consistent Dman the Marlies had and was better then Sandin

Sandin is a much smarter player then Liljegren so he transitioned to the NHL a little more smoother but give Liljegren 20-30 games and he will settle down

 

[PromisedLand]

BUMP

Can we get Liljegren a few games down the stretch ffs. Rest Holl and get Lily in!!!!

 

[13pacheco31]

It's abundantly clear that Keefe does not like Liljegren

 

[usernamezrhardtodo]

It's abundantly clear that Keefe does not like Liljegren

Maybe he knows his upside and thinks it very limited. At this point if we got him to be Dermott I would be happy...but I doubt he even becomes a 3rd pairing guy. His mental clock is too slow for the NHL IMO. That is his biggest flaw.

 

[PromisedLand]

#FreeLiljegren

 

[CapspaceKiller]

Hasn't proven to be upgrade over Bogosian, no way do I experiment leading to the playoffs.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Maybe he knows his upside and thinks it very limited. At this point if we got him to be Dermott I would be happy...but I doubt he even becomes a 3rd pairing guy. His mental clock is too slow for the NHL IMO. That is his biggest flaw.

I don’t know how outgoing he is and if it makes him unimpressive and unnoticed as a result. It’s absolutely find to be chilled out and quiet but when he does get his chance to play he should want to blow them away by doing what he is capable of doing. He might need to come out of his shell a bit. Maybe I’m wrong but he doesn’t seem like he got his fair share of charisma.

 

[Atomos2]

It's abundantly clear that Keefe does not like Liljegren

He's mentioned a couple times that he's looked really good in practice whatever that means. Probably a Holl-Babcock scenario

 

[weeweeballs]

It's abundantly clear that Keefe does not like Liljegren

Yeah I don't think that's the case. A much simpler explanation is that he's just not good enough yet. I haven't lost hope on him yet since defensemen take longer to develop, but his trajectory hasn't been promising so far.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Yeah I don't think that's the case. A much simpler explanation is that he's just not good enough yet. I haven't lost hope on him yet since defensemen take longer to develop, but his trajectory hasn't been promising so far.

Yes it has. He's been one of the best players in the AHL since he was 20.

 

[weeweeballs]

Yes it has. He's been one of the best players in the AHL since he was 20.

maybe you're right, I haven't seen him play with the Marlies or give a shit about the AHL in general

buuttttt I wasn't impressed with his stints on the big club

 

[Atomos2]

They should be resting the D.

Rielly - Brodie
Muzzin - Liljegren
Sandin - Bogosian


Rielly - Brodie
Sandin - Holl
Dermott - Liljegren

 

[djdev]

i have a sneaking feeling they know they wont be able to afford rielly and are holding off with sandin and lilly as long as possible to replace guys that will be gone after this and next year. just my opinion though.

 

[Griffin76]

I thought the problem was in order to get him off the taxi squad someone else would have to go on the taxi squad or be injured. In order for Holl or Bogosian or even Dermott to go to the taxi squad to make the room they would have to be waived.

 

[ShaneFalco]

i have a sneaking feeling they know they wont be able to afford rielly and are holding off with sandin and lilly as long as possible to replace guys that will be gone after this and next year. just my opinion though.

Thing is, do you want to re-sign him given the contract he will command

 

[djdev]

Thing is, do you want to re-sign him given the contract he will command

me personally? or the leafs? lol

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Thing is, do you want to re-sign him given the contract he will command

Rielly is not worth more than he makes right now for this team. Sandin playing 22-23 minutes in a couple years looks possible. Muzzin looks blaa bland and disengaged. Muzzin was on the ice when Zach got hit and it was nothing to him. That’s the guy everyone labeled a leader?? Chicken. Lost use for him and he’s risky all the sudden to boot. He turned off some fans last game I’d think

 

[justloveleafs]

i have a sneaking feeling they know they wont be able to afford rielly and are holding off with sandin and lilly as long as possible to replace guys that will be gone after this and next year. just my opinion though.

BOOM you are right on.

 

[justloveleafs]

Liljegren and Sandin are going to be two number ones. Its all cap right now.

Anyone see either of them traded at TDL.

UGGHH no.

Both are being turned into gym rats btw.

Both mean as well, those two or one of them would have made Swedish history against EDLER.

Swedes and Danes, and Norwegians were vikings btw.

 

[PromisedLand]

They should be resting the D.

Rielly - Brodie
Muzzin - Liljegren
Sandin - Bogosian


Rielly - Brodie
Sandin - Holl
Dermott - Liljegren

If the Leafs plan on going for the long playoff run then Leafs need to give young guys some chance. Injuries can happen in playoffs; would we want them to debut in the playoffs? When Muzzin got injured against CBJ (f*** PLD btw); our D was a freakin' JOKE

And if Keefe brings in Marincin over Lily/Sandin in case of injuries I am gonna lost my shit

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Why the hell is Sandin getting a game with the Leafs after not playing for what, 6 weeks? And Lilly is getting snubbed after playing fantastic hockey with the Marlies. What does he have to do to get a game or 2?

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Why the hell is Sandin getting a game with the Leafs after not playing for what, 6 weeks? And Lilly is getting snubbed after playing fantastic hockey with the Marlies. What does he have to do to get a game or 2?

These are great questions.

 

[Apex Predator]

Before the Bogosian injury today I would have sat Holl. Holl did this last year as well. Starting off well and then fell of near the end. Maybe he’s tired I don’t know.