| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Liljegren notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken. - Liljegren has gotten on the scoresheet in four straight games, earning two goals and two assists in that span. The defenseman is up to five points through 16 outings this season, and he's added 21 hits, 21 blocked shots and 27 shots on net. Liljegren is holding onto a second-pairing role, and if he can stay consistent on offense, he'll be an option in fantasy as a depth blueliner. |
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| Nov. 30, 2024 |
Liljegren scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken. - Liljegren has two goals and an assist over his last three contests, a span in which the Sharks have scored 18 times. The 25-year-old is getting a chance to display his skills in a top-four role in San Jose after opening the year as a frequent healthy scratch in Toronto. He has four points, 26 shots on net, 21 hits, 20 blocked shots and 10 PIM across 15 appearances. If Liljegren can sustain decent offense, he'll be a depth option for fantasy blue lines. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Liljegren notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators. - Liljegren has earned a point in each of the last two games. His helper Wednesday was his first power-play point as a Shark, and he continues to see steady time on the second unit. The defenseman has a total of three points, 25 shots on net, 20 hits, 18 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating over 14 appearances between the Sharks and the Maple Leafs this season. |
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| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Liljegren scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings. - Liljegren gave the Sharks a 4-2 lead with the second of three Sharks goals in a span of 2:40 early in the third period. This was Liljegren's second tally in 12 outings since he was traded from Toronto. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 22 shots on net, 20 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 13 appearances this season. He looks to have a steady spot in the Sharks' lineup, but he'll need to prove himself more on offense to be an option for most fantasy managers. |
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| Nov. 15, 2024 |
Liljegren scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers. - The tally was Liljegren's first point in six games with the Sharks, and it came on a fluky bounce. The 25-year-old has gotten more playing time since he was traded from Toronto in late October, averaging 19:45 per game with San Jose. He's at nine shots on net, seven hits, seven blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-4 rating over seven appearances this season. Liljegren will likely continue to see top-four minutes and power-play time, though his role could shrink a bit once Jake Walman (upper body) returns. |
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| Oct. 30, 2024 |
Liljegren was traded from the Maple Leafs to the Sharks on Wednesday, in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick, a 2026 sixth-round pick and Matt Benning. - Liljegren has fallen out of favor with the Maple Leafs, but he should get a larger opportunity to play with the Sharks. The 25-year-old is also under contract for one more year. Liljegren will likely get bottom-four minutes once he makes his Sharks debut, but the lack of proven talent on his new team's blue line gives him a better chance to earn a bigger role. |
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| June 30, 2024 |
Liljegren signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Maple Leafs on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Liljegren took on a bigger role last year, resulting in an average of 19:40 of ice time through 55 regular-season games. He scored three goals and 23 points. He should remain a staple in Toronto's top four for the next two seasons. |
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| May 2, 2024 |
Liljegren registered an assist and three hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6. - Liljegren snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper. During that time, he missed eight games with an upper-body injury and was a healthy scratch once (in Game 4 of the first round). The defenseman's place in the lineup is mostly secure, but it's not a guaranteed spot. He matched his career high with 23 points while adding 62 shots on net, 92 hits and 116 blocked shots in 55 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. |
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| April 13, 2024 |
Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Detroit on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Liljegren has missed the last eight games and is expected to play alongside Morgan Rielly on the first unit. Liljegren has three goals, 20 assists and 115 blocked shots in 52 appearances. Liljegren's return will make Joel Edmundson a healthy scratch. |
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| April 12, 2024 |
Liljegren (upper body) is targeting a return against the Red Wings on Saturday. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "That's the goal. We'll see where he's at tomorrow," per Mark Masters of TSN. - Liljegren is poised to return from an eight-game absence due to his upper-body problem. Before getting hurt, the 24-year-old defenseman was rolling offensively with one goal and five assists in his last seven outings. With Liljegren back in the lineup, Ilya Lyubushkin figures to be relegated to a spot in the press box. |
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| April 6, 2024 |
Liljegren (upper body) is not expected to return before the last two games of the regular season, Mark Masters of TSN reports. - Liljegren may not return before the playoffs if the Maple Leafs lock in their positioning. The 24-year-old defenseman did not previously have a specific timeline when he was injured in late March. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Liljegren (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals. - Liljegren saw 22:28 of ice time Tuesday versus the Devils, so it's unclear when he was injured. Mark Giordano (concussion) was activated from long-term injured reserve and will enter the lineup in place of Liljegren, while Conor Timmins is likely to see increased power-play duties. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Liljegren had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday. - Liljegren pushed the score to 3-0 with a shot from just inside the blue line at 15:30 of the first period. It stood as the winner. Liljegren hadn't picked up a goal in 22 games, and his overall play had of late has been mid (at best). The points don't erase his on-ice scuffles by any means, but it was a great night to boost his confidence. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Liljegren took part in practice Saturday and will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News. - Liljegren has missed the last two games. He had been on a bit of a tear of late -- picking up seven assists in his last six games. He has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. Should Liljegren enter the lineup, look for William Lagesson to exit the lineup. |
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| Feb. 29, 2024 |
Liljegren (undisclosed) will likely miss Thursday's tilt versus Arizona, per David Alter of The Hockey News. - Liljegren skated an hour before the Maple Leafs' practice Thursday, but he was not on the ice with the regulars once the morning skate began. He missed Tuesday's game versus Vegas. Liljegren has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. Look for Mark Giordano to remain in the lineup and take Liljegren's spot on the third pairing against the Coyotes. |
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| Feb. 27, 2024 |
Liljegren (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. - Liljegren is considered day-to-day with his undisclosed issue, suggesting he should be back sooner rather than later. With Liljegren on the shelf, look for Mark Giordano to rejoin the lineup versus Vegas. |
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| Feb. 26, 2024 |
Liljegren (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. - Liljegren, who's collected 16 points through 40 contests this campaign, may end up being a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus Vegas. If Liljegren's unable to play, Mark Giordano will likely slot into the lineup against the Knights. |
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| Feb. 21, 2024 |
Liljegren notched two assists, two shots on goal, three hits and four blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes. - Liljegren helped get the Maple Leafs on the right path early, providing both assists in the first period. He has seven helpers over his last four games -- he's stepped up in a big way while the team's defense corps was missing multiple regulars. Liljegren is likely to see a reduced role starting Thursday, as Morgan Rielly is poised to return from a five-game suspension. Liljegren has 16 points, 41 shots on net, 53 hits, 83 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 38 appearances, and he should still remain in a top-four role. |
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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
Liljegren recorded three assists in Saturday's 9-2 victory over Anaheim. - Two of Liljegren's three helpers came on the power play as the Leafs cruised to a lopsided win. The 24-year-old blueliner now has five assists in his last two contests after going 11 games without a point. Overall, Liljegren's up to 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) through 36 games this season. He should continue to work on Toronto's top pairing and power-play unit while Mark Giordano (personal) and Morgan Rielly (suspension) are unavailable. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Liljegren scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. - Liljegren got the Maple Leafs on the board early in the third period and helped out on Nick Robertson's tally in the final minute. Both of Liljegren's multi-point efforts have come in the last five games, a span in which he has one goal and four helpers. The 24-year-old is at six points, 14 shots on net, 18 hits, 41 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 17 appearances this season. He should continue to hold down a bottom-four role with power-play time, which could give him fantasy appeal in deeper formats. |
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| Dec. 22, 2023 |
Liljegren collected two assists, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Sabres. - He also added five blocked shots, three shots on net, two hits and a minus-1 rating to his ledger. It's the first multi-point performance of the season for Liljegren, who missed six weeks earlier this season due to an ankle injury, and through 13 contests he has zero goals and three helpers. The 24-year-old blueliner has supplied a little extra fantasy value with 33 blocked shots, including 15 in three games since his return to the lineup, but Liljegren would likely need to work his way up to Toronto's first power-play unit to be worth rostering in most formats. |
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| Dec. 16, 2023 |
Liljegren (ankle) will be activated from LTIR ahead of his return to the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to David Alter of Sports Illustrated. - Liljegren will return from a 17-game absence after suffering a high-ankle sprain versus the Bruins on Nov. 2. He could be paired with Morgan Rielly in Saturday's contest because T.J. Brodie (illness) may be unavailable. Liljegren has one assist, six goals on goal, 18 blocked shots and eight hits in 10 games this season. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Liljegren (ankle) is close to getting back into the lineup but needs to work up his conditioning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports Thursday. - Liljegren won't be ready to face the Jackets on Thursday but could be an option shortly thereafter, perhaps even against the Penguins on Saturday. Until the 24-year-old blueliner is cleared to play, Simon Benoit figures to remain in the third pairing. |
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| Dec. 9, 2023 |
Liljegren (ankle) is back at practice Saturday, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun. - Liljegren is seeing time at the morning skate as the seventh defenseman. He has been out of action since Nov. 2 due to a high-ankle sprain and still has plenty of work to do before he gets back into the lineup. Liljegren has one assist in 10 games this season. |
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| Nov. 4, 2023 |
The Maple Leafs put Liljegren (ankle) on long-term injured reserve Saturday. - Liljegren suffered a high-ankle sprain late in the first period of Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Boston, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. He won't be eligible to return before Nov. 30 against Seattle. It's a tough loss for the Maple Leafs because Liljegren was eating up valuable minutes as a second-pairing defenseman. Liljegren has one assist, 18 blocked shots and eight hits in 10 games this season. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Liljegren (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Bruins. - Liljegren was hurt after logging just 4:49 of ice time in the contest. This is the second time in a week he's left a game early, but his previous injury was an upper-body issue. If Liljegren can't shake off this injury before Saturday's game versus the Sabres, the Maple Leafs will have to either call up a defenseman or play one player short to unlock the ability for emergency recalls. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Liljegren (upper body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Los Angeles, NHL.com's Dave McCarthy reports. - Liljegren exited Saturday's loss to the Predators with an upper-body issue after recording just 11:45 of ice time, but it appears the injury that forced him from that contest wasn't overly serious. Look for the 24-year-old Swede, who's picked up one helper through eight games this season, to skate on the second pairing and the second power-play unit against the Kings. |
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| Oct. 28, 2023 |
Liljegren sustained a lower-body injury and is doubtful to return to Saturday's game versus Nashville. - Liljegren left the contest midway through the second period after absorbing a hit from the Predators' Yakov Trenin, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. Going into Saturday's action, Liljegren had an assist, five hits and 13 blocks in seven appearances while averaging 20:16 of ice time this season. Another Maple Leafs defenseman, Jake McCabe, suffered a lower-body injury Thursday, so Toronto will probably need to call someone up if neither blueliner is available for Tuesday's contest against the Kings. |
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| April 13, 2023 |
Liljegren scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Rangers. - Liljegren tied the game 1-1 early in the third period from just inside the right circle, closest to the wall, that ricocheted off Niko Mikkola's stick blade and fluttered through Jaroslav Halak's five-hole. It was Liljegren's first point in 10 games and first goal in 18. His ice time has fluctuated over the last while, ranging from a rare 22:52 (March 18) to 10:07 (March 29). The Leafs will release their playoff roster soon and it remains to be seen if Liljegren will be on the bench or in the media box to start Round One. |
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| March 23, 2023 |
Liljegren saw his ice time drop to 10:52 in a 6-2 win over Florida on Thursday. - Liljegren has started to fade just as the often maligned Justin Holl has started to stabilize his possession game. And while he had an assist in each of his last two games, Liljegren may find himself down the lineup or in the media box as the team approaches the playoffs if this play continues. |
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| Feb. 26, 2023 |
Liljegren scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Kraken. - Liljegren set up a Mark Giordano tally in the first period and then scored one of his own later in the frame. Sunday's two-point effort snapped a 10-game dry spell for Liljegren, who went plus-2 with 13 shots on net and 18 blocked shots in that span. The 23-year-old blueliner has the potential to be a solid depth contributor, but fantasy managers will likely want to see him sustain some offense before picking him up. He has five goals, 10 helpers, 61 shots on net, 82 hits, 74 blocked shots and a plus-26 rating through 49 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 25, 2023 |
Liljegren had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. - Liljegren did his damage late. He tied the score at 2-2 with 4:11 left in regulation by shoveling a rebound over Igor Shesterkin's glove, then set up Mitch Marner's game-winner 19 seconds into overtime. This was Liljegren's second multi-point game of the season, as the 23-year-old defenseman potted two goals against the Golden Knights on Nov. 8. |
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| Jan. 20, 2023 |
Liljegren (upper body) will be available for Saturday's game versus Montreal, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. - Liljegren exited Thursday's win over Winnipeg in the third period after taking a shot up high, but it appears as though his departure was likely precautionary. Look for the 23-year-old Swede to skate on the top pairing against the Canadiens. |
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| Jan. 19, 2023 |
Liljegren (upper body) didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Jets, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. - Liljegren took a shot up high and immediately went to the locker room. With no update on his status after the game, he can be considered day-to-day until more information becomes available. The Maple Leafs' next game is Saturday versus the Canadiens. |
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| Jan. 8, 2023 |
Liljegren scored a goal in Toronto's 6-2 victory over the Flyers on Sunday. - Liljegren netted a shorthanded marker at 10:07 of the second period, which elevated Toronto's lead to 4-2. He has three goals and eight points in 30 games this season. Liljegren had been limited to two assists in his previous 13 games. |
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| Dec. 17, 2022 |
Liljegren (hand) said he is ready to play Saturday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet.ca reports. - Liljegren said that he blocked a shot Thursday and while his hand swelled up, an X-ray proved negative. The 23-year-old defenseman has two goals and five points in 20 games this season. |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Liljegren sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. - Liljegren had two blocked shots in 10:25 of ice time. He has two goals and five points in 20 contests this season. Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe expects him to be re-evaluated Friday. |
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| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Liljegren notched an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Stars. - Liljegren snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. The 23-year-old defenseman has two goals, three assists, 12 shots on net, 29 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 16 contests overall. As long as the Maple Leafs are battling multiple injuries on the blue line, the Swede should be in line for a top-four role. |
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| Nov. 9, 2022 |
Liljegren scored two goals on two shots and added four hits and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights. - In his third game of the season, Liljegren collected his first points by blasting home shots from both faceoffs circles, one in the first period and one in the second. The 23-year-old blueliner had a solid first NHL season in 2021-22 with five goals and 23 points in 61 games, and he's flashed some offensive upside in the AHL, but until he works his way into some power-play time for Toronto, his fantasy ceiling will be limited. |
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| Nov. 5, 2022 |
Liljegren (groin) is back on Toronto's active roster, per the NHL media site. - A spot on Toronto's roster opened up when Nicolas Aube-Kubel was claimed off waivers by Washington on Saturday. After having hernia surgery prior to the start of training camp, Liljegren is expected to make his season debut Saturday versus Boston, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. The 23-year-old blueliner supplied 23 points, 79 shots on goal, 60 blocks and 87 hits in 61 games during the 2021-22 campaign. Liljegren is slated to be paired with Morgan Rielly. |
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| Nov. 2, 2022 |
Liljegren (groin) is expected to be back in action versus the Bruins on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports. - During Liljegren's minor-league conditioning stint, he notched one assist in two games for AHL Toronto. While the defenseman won't be an option to face the Flyers on Wednesday, he is clearly nearing a return to the ice. In order to suit up against Philadelphia, Liljegren will need to first be activated off long-term injured reserve. |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Liljegren (hernia surgery) was back up with the Leafs on Tuesday for practice, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. - Liljegren posted one assist in two AHL games with the Marlies during his conditioning loan. He skated on the fourth pairing with Filip Kral during Tuesday's session. Liljegren will be eligible to return to the lineup as early as this weekend. |
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| Oct. 25, 2022 |
Liljegren (hernia surgery) was assigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday on a conditioning loan, per the AHL transaction page. - Liljegren hasn't played yet this season and started the year on long-term injured reserve. It appears as though he is ready to see game action and could into some games with the Marlies before rejoining the roster of the Maple Leafs. |
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| Oct. 10, 2022 |
Liljegren (hernia surgery) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday by the Leafs. - Liljegren will be sidelined for at least 10 games and 24 days of the NHL season following the designation. He had hernia surgery prior to training camp and was initially given a six-week timetable for his return. |
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| Oct. 7, 2022 |
Liljegren (hernia surgery) was skating with other injured Maple Leafs on Friday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. - Liljegren underwent surgery in September and is expected to miss the first month of the season. It is encouraging to see him back on skates after he had five goals and 23 points in 61 games last season for Toronto. |
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| Sept. 21, 2022 |
Liljegren recently underwent hernia surgery and will be sidelined for six weeks, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports Wednesday. - Based on Liljegren's recovery timeline, he figures to miss the first month of the season with a potential early November return. With Rasmus Sandin still unsigned, Liljegren's absence could open the door for Jordie Benn or Victor Mete to secure a place on the Opening Night roster versus Montreal. For his part, Liljegren figures to start the season on long-term injured reserve. |
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| Sept. 20, 2022 |
Liljegren is expected to be sidelined for Leafs' training camp with an undisclosed injury, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports Tuesday. - Liljegren should probably be considered questionable for Opening Night against Montreal at this point. Even if he does crack the lineup for the season opener, the 23-year-old blueliner figures to have some ring rust to shake off. Last year, the Swede set new personal bests in games played (61), goals (five) and assists (18). Barring a long-term stint on the sidelines, Liljegren should be capable of putting up 25-30 points this year. |
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| June 27, 2022 |
Liljegren penned a two-year, $2.8 million contract extension with Toronto on Monday. - Liljegren set new personal bests in games (61), goals (five) and assists (18) this past season and figures to remain a fixture on the Leafs' blue line next year. How much ice time he gets will likely depend on whether the team re-signs Ilya Lyubushkin in the offseason. Still, Liljegren should be capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value heading into the 2022-23 campaign given his offensive upside. |
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| May 6, 2022 |
Liljegren will likely be replaced by Justin Holl for Game 3 on Friday, reports Mark Masters of TSN. - It's not based on his play -- he's been solid. The Leafs have a bounty of blueliners and Holl offers a bit more size on the back end with the Lightning having last change at home. Liljegren is plus-2 with one shot across the first two games. |
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| April 26, 2022 |
Liljegren (undisclosed) will play Tuesday versus the Red Wings, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. - Liljegren is set to return after a one-game absence. He'll take his usual place on the third pairing. The defenseman has two goals in his last seven appearances. |
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| April 24, 2022 |
Liljegren (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Capitals, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. - It sounds like Liljegren's absence Sunday is mostly precautionary and he should be back in the lineup Tuesday against Detroit, barring a setback. The 22-year-old is averaging 16:24 of ice time with 22 points through 59 games this season. Carl Dahlstrom will take his place Sunday. |
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| March 7, 2022 |
Liljegren posted an assist and two PIM in Monday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets. - Liljegren had the secondary helper on Mitch Marner's first-period marker. The assist was Liljegren's second in as many games, but he's cooled back down after exiting the All-Star break on a roll. The 22-year-old blueliner has 13 points, 47 shots on net, 39 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 39 contests this season. |
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| Feb. 24, 2022 |
Liljegren picked up an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Wild. - He fed the puck up to Auston Matthews, who carried it through the neutral zone and wired a puck from the top of the circle. Liljegren played 18:38 against the Wild, the third-highest ice time of Leaf defenders. |
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| Feb. 19, 2022 |
Liljegren was promoted from AHL Toronto on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports. - Liljegren has tallied 11 points over 21 games with AHL Toronto this season. The 22-year-old has averaged 15:58 of ice time, lit the lamp once and distributed seven assists over his last 15 NHL appearances. |
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| Feb. 16, 2022 |
Liljegren was assigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. - Liljegren was demoted in order to make room for Adam Brooks, who the Maple Leafs claimed off waivers Wednesday, on the active roster. Liljegren has picked up 10 points through 31 top-level appearances this season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the big club sooner rather than later. |
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| Feb. 14, 2022 |
Liljegren posted two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-2 win over the Kraken. - With five assists in his last six games, Liljegren is giving the Maple Leafs some depth offense from the third pairing. The 22-year-old defenseman helped out on Alex Kerfoot's opening tally and Jake Muzzin's third-period marker Monday. Liljegren has 10 points, 37 shots on net, 31 blocks, 30 hits and a plus-9 rating in 31 contests overall as he looks to establish himself as a full-time NHLer. |
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| Feb. 10, 2022 |
Liljegren notched an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames. - Liljegren had the secondary helper on Michael Bunting's third-period tally. The 22-year-old Liljegren has picked up three assists in his last four games. The Swedish defenseman is up to eight points, a plus-7 rating, 29 blocked shots, 27 hits and 33 shots on net in 29 contests, mainly playing on the third pairing. |
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| Feb. 7, 2022 |
Liljegren recorded an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes. - Liljegren set up Mitch Marner's equalizer with 5:48 left in regulation. This was Liljegren's second assist in his last three games, and he's added a plus-6 rating in that stretch. The 22-year-old defenseman appears set for a regular role on the Maple Leafs' blue line in the second half of the season, though Jake Muzzin's (concussion) return could make his playing time a bit more scarce. Liljegren has seven points, 32 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-6 rating in 28 outings overall. |
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| Feb. 5, 2022 |
Liljegren was recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday, per CBS Sports' NHL Transactions page. - Fellow young defenseman Rasmus Sandin was demoted in a corresponding move. Toronto's next game is Monday, so the Maple Leafs still have time to further shake up the roster. Both Liljegren and Sandin have featured in the lineup more often than not this season. |
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| Feb. 2, 2022 |
Liljegren was assigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly. - Liljegren will play with the Marlies during the All-Star break. The 22-year-old has picked up six points, 31 shots on net and 28 blocked shots in 27 contests for the Maple Leafs this season. He'll likely be back with the Leafs after the break -- their first game back is Monday versus the Hurricanes. |
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| Jan. 31, 2022 |
Liljegren registered an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-4 win over the Devils. - Liljegren helped out on the first of Auston Matthews' three goals in the contest. In his last seven outings, Liljegren logged a goal, an assist, seven shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. The 22-year-old is likely to remain in a bottom-pairing role going forward. He's posted six points, 31 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 26 outings overall. |
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| Jan. 28, 2022 |
Liljegren (head) is expected back in the lineup against the Red Wings on Saturday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. - Liljegren has appeared in just 24 games for the Leafs this season in which he tallied one goal on 29 shots, four assists and 23 hits while averaging 15:48 of ice time. Even with his return to the lineup, the 22-year-old Swede shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value. |
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| Jan. 26, 2022 |
Liljegren (undisclosed) will be held out of the rest of Wednesday's game versus the Ducks for precautionary reasons. - Liljegren suffered the injury late in the first period after an awkward fall that led to him taking a tripping penalty. The 22-year-old defenseman's status will likely be updated ahead of Saturday's game versus the Red Wings. |
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| Jan. 3, 2022 |
Liljegren (COVID-19 protocols) was back on the ice for Monday's practice session after clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. - Liljegren is still searching for his first NHL goal, having gone without a tally in 32 career appearances for the Leafs over the last three seasons, Given his lack of offensive upside, the 22-year-old defender is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value heading into the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign. |
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| Dec. 14, 2021 |
Liljegren posted an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Oilers. - Liljegren set up T.J. Brodie's first goal of the season at 14:54 of the second period. The assist was Liljegren's second in as many games and fourth of the season. The 22-year-old has added 24 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating in 19 contests. He saw 21:05 of ice time in Tuesday's contest, indicating he's earning more trust with head coach Sheldon Keefe. |
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| Nov. 26, 2021 |
Liljegren posted an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. - Liljegren has played in 11 of the Maple Leafs' 13 games, though he saw just 12:51 of ice time Friday. While he's been a semi-regular presence in the lineup, he has just two assists to go with 18 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 15 hits through 14 contests. The 22-year-old is unlikely to play more than a third-pairing role, so fantasy managers need not roster him in redraft formats. |
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| May 3, 2021 |
Timothy Liljegren had 14:36 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| April 29, 2021 |
Timothy Liljegren had 15:35 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the Canucks on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 5, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 10:27 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 1-0 shootout loss to the Kings on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 3, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 10:55 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 27, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 5:21 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Panthers on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 25, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 11:16 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Lightning on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 16, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 12:07 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 15, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had an assist in 11:40 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 4-2 win over the Senators on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Liljegren now has one assist on the season. |
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 9:56 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Stars on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 11, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 9:40 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 8, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 10:04 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 2-1 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 7, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 11:03 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 18, 2020 |
Timothy Liljegren had 10:40 of ice time in the Maple Leafs' 6-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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