Liljegren

[MasterX57]

Am I wrong saying he'll be an elite offensive d-men? Does he has enough room to develop in Toronto?

[Martin5150]

He will not be an elite offensive defenseman . By today's standards that would equate to 65 points. I can not see that even remotely happening. His offense in his draft year was based on gambling and playing poor defensive positioning. That isnt getting him to the NHL. I see 35 points early on with potential to near 55.

[D24]

He will not be an elite offensive defenseman . By today's standards that would equate to 65 points. I can not see that even remotely happening. His offense in his draft year was based on gambling and playing poor defensive positioning. That isnt getting him to the NHL. I see 35 points early on with potential to near 55.

55+ points for a dman is not elite? If liljegren turns out to be anywhere near a 50pt dman the leafs hit a homer, the kid needs to work on getting his defensive side of the game first.

[Jouko-Pouko]

There's a lot of risk with Liljegren but Toronto was a great landing spot for him considering they don't have any good offensive defensemen with right-handed shot. There's definitely room for him if he ever gets there.

I still think Vegas did the right thing choosing Brannstrom ahead of Liljegren. A lot of people are overvaluing Liljegren because he had a good age-16 season (and because Toronto drafted him) but he fell in the draft for a reason.

[Poutine]

The Marlies are one of the few AHL teams that are focused on developing their young players, and Liljegren is a rare 18 year old playing in the AHL. At the moment he's got 15 points in 40 games and is a respectable +11.

For what it's worth, the last Dobber Fantasy Prospects Report had him pegged as a top-pairing dman Drew Doughty comparable with a 10-30-40 upside. He may have a higher ceiling but with defensemen that will often depend on PP usage.

With all of that said, let's remember he's still very green and I think the Leafs will take their time with him.

[Martin5150]

I said he has potential to near 55 points. Which is not elite. Not when 12-15 players reach that level. To be elite I believe you need to be capable of 65 points. And definitely 55+ regularly.

[MasterX57]

55 is great even tough it might not be elite. Just don't know what to give in a trade for him..

[havanablast21]

Kids gunna be a star! Top pairing Right shot. Watch out!

[fungchen3]

Elite? Not likely. Then again, if he pans out, he could be Klingberg-ish. The problem is, Morgan Rielly is really, really good, so I don't think any one Leaf will slay it on the PP like, say, Ghost does in Philly or Barrie in Denver.

[DusterDave]

I'd imagine he'll play the majority of next season in the AHL and possibly get a late season call-up. Still a couple years out for Liljegren becoming fantasy relevant.

[fungchen3]

I'd imagine he'll play the majority of next season in the AHL and possibly get a late season call-up. Still a couple years out for Liljegren becoming fantasy relevant.

Side note: The Mikey Palm mask is classic.