Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: First point with new team
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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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Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: Dealt to San Jose
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Secures two-year extension
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Chips in with helper
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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 on Saturday. 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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Returning Saturday
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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 will replace Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Hoping to play Saturday
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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 injury. 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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Not returning before final week
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Will miss time
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Liljegren is expected to miss some time with the upper-body injury that kept him out of Thursday's game versus the Capitals, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
A specific timeline for Liljegren's return was not given by head coach Sheldon Keefe. The 24-year-old Liljegren was replaced by Mark Giordano in the lineup Thursday, though Morgan Rielly (upper body) is considered day-to-day and could be back before Liljegren is cleared to play.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Out with upper-body injury
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Big two-point effort
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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 of late has been middling at best. The points don't erase his on-ice scuffles by any means, but it was a great night to boost his confidence.
Liljegren (undisclosed) is good to play Saturday versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Liljegren missed two games due to the injury. He has two goals, 16 points, 57 hits and 87 blocks in 40 appearances in 2023-24. Liljegren is projected to play alongside T.J. Brodie in his return.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Game-time decision Saturday
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Liljegren (undisclosed) 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, picking up seven assists in six appearances, before getting hurt. He has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. If Liljegren returns to the lineup, William Lagesson will probably be scratched.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Unlikely to play Thursday
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Unavailable versus Vegas
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Deemed day-to-day
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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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Provides pair of helpers
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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 has been 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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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Three assists in win
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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.
Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Pair of points in loss
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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.
