T. Liljegren
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Timothy Liljegren

D, #37
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Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 1", 192 lbs
Age
25
Born
04-30-1999
Handedness
Right
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Timothy Liljegren to two-year deal

Timothy Liljegren is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs after all. It looked very much like Liljegren might not return to the Leafs, with arbitration looming this summer. There was some thought that a trade might even happen on the weekend while the NHL community was gathered in Vegas for the NHL Draft. In the end, the Leafs agreed to a two-year deal with the 25-year-old with a cap hit of $3 million. GO DEEPERTimothy Liljegren's time with the Maple Leafs may be coming to an end Liljegren would have had arbitration rights had he entered restricted free agency, a possibility that factored into...

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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Timothy Liljegren to two-year deal
Timothy Liljegren's time with the Maple Leafs may be coming to an end

With arbitration looming and the Leafs unsure of what exactly they have in Liljegren, a move could be imminent.

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Timothy Liljegren's time with the Maple Leafs may be coming to an end
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins observations: Core errors and a lost battle of intensity

Pavel Zacha scored two goals and David Pastrnak recorded three assists as Boston outpowered Toronto 4-1.

Omar White117

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins observations: Core errors and a lost battle of intensity
Maple Leafs vs. Ducks observations: Auston Matthews gets another hat trick in blowout win

The final score of 9-2 matched the overall feel of the game: The Leafs took over, and there wasn't a moment when that changed.

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Maple Leafs vs. Ducks observations: Auston Matthews gets another hat trick in blowout win
Maple Leafs' defenceman Timothy Liljegren prepared for another top-four audition

With Morgan Rielly currently suspended for five games, can Liljegren prove himself as a reliable and viable top-four defender?

Joshua Kloke53

Maple Leafs' defenceman Timothy Liljegren prepared for another top-four audition
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes observations: Special teams make the difference in loss

The Maple Leafs finished 2023 with a 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

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Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes observations: Special teams make the difference in loss
Leafs' Timothy Liljegren to miss 'significant' time with high ankle sprain: What it means for Toronto

Liljegren suffered the injury in Thursday's shootout loss to the Boston Bruins.

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Leafs' Timothy Liljegren to miss 'significant' time with high ankle sprain: What it means for Toronto
Why Timothy Liljegren's injury is such 'a big loss' for the Maple Leafs

The impact of losing a bona fide top-four defenceman in Liljegren is going to linger for the Leafs.

Joshua Kloke107

Why Timothy Liljegren's injury is such 'a big loss' for the Maple Leafs
What we've learned at Maple Leafs camp: Knies ready for more, Liljegren breaking out

Six takeaways from training camp and what they may mean for the regular season.

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What we've learned at Maple Leafs camp: Knies ready for more, Liljegren breaking out
Sheldon Keefe getting answers about Maple Leafs defence

The John Klingberg injury brought two players into focus in Friday's 2-1 preseason win: Timothy Liljegren and Conor Timmins.

Joshua Kloke75

Sheldon Keefe getting answers about Maple Leafs defence
How Timothy Liljegren is making his case for a spot on the Maple Leafs' blue line

After spending the past two games as a healthy scratch, Liljegren is not bothered by the doubters and is ready to prove himself.

Joshua Kloke67

How Timothy Liljegren is making his case for a spot on the Maple Leafs' blue line
Do the Maple Leafs have a playoff-style defence? Or do they need reinforcements?

Do the Maple Leafs have a blue line that can compete in the playoffs, when every battle for the puck is an all-out fight?

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Do the Maple Leafs have a playoff-style defence? Or do they need reinforcements?
How Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren went from uncertainty to key NHL defender in a year

Liljegren's success in 2022 is both a testament to his skill set and a reminder of the importance of patience and regular playing time.

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How Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren went from uncertainty to key NHL defender in a year
Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren are showing the Maple Leafs what they've got

There's lots to like from the two Maple Leafs defenders' play against top lines in the league.

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Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren are showing the Maple Leafs what they've got
The Maple Leafs without Morgan Rielly: The 3 biggest questions for the thorny road ahead

Rielly will be gone at least three-plus weeks with a knee injury. Jake Muzzin and T.J. Brodie are out as well

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The Maple Leafs without Morgan Rielly: The 3 biggest questions for the thorny road ahead
Handing out the Maple Leafs quarter-season awards — from MVP (guess!) to top newcomer

We've just passed the quarter mark of the Maple Leafs season, which makes it a perfect time to step back and hand out some hardware.

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Handing out the Maple Leafs quarter-season awards — from MVP (guess!) to top newcomer
Timothy Liljegren 1-on-1: On his Maple Leafs future, trade deadline rumours, development with Marlies

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, we went 1-on-1 with Timothy Liljegren to discuss his game and where his head is at.

Joshua Kloke53

Timothy Liljegren 1-on-1: On his Maple Leafs future, trade deadline rumours, development with Marlies
Mirtle: The Marlies D are now the Maple Leafs, as Kyle Dubas’ blueprint gets pivotal test

Holl, Dermott, Marincin, Rosen and Liljegren all won a championship with the Marlies. Now they need to get the Leafs into the playoffs.

James Mirtle124

Mirtle: The Marlies D are now the Maple Leafs, as Kyle Dubas’ blueprint gets pivotal test
With his first NHL point, Timothy Liljegren is showing why he belongs with Leafs

What the Leafs need him to be is a low-risk, dependable option. He showed some of those traits in their win over the Senators on Saturday.

Joshua Kloke22

With his first NHL point, Timothy Liljegren is showing why he belongs with Leafs
The Leafs get a glimpse at their future with Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren pairing

Sandin and Liljegren, best friends and teammates with the Marlies a season ago, got their first NHL pairing Friday.

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The Leafs get a glimpse at their future with Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren pairing