With Cody Ceci set to miss at least one month and Morgan Rielly still out, Liljegren could finally get his chance in the NHL. Liljegren made his NHL debut on January 18th but played just 10:40 TOI as a seventh defenseman. During his time with the Marlies, the 20-year-old has amassed five goals and 24 assists (29 points) in 38 games.
With Morgan Rielly and Jake Muzzin both out, the Maple Leafs recalled Rasmus Sandin last night and Liljegren today and both could draw into the lineup on Tuesday. The 20-year-old has four goals and 20 assists (24 points) in 33 AHL games this season.
Liljegren has been promoted frequently lately but still hasn't made his NHL debut. It remains to be seen if he will play Tuesday but with Jake Muzzin out for an extended period of time, there should be a chance for the 20-year-old to play.
Liljegren could make his NHL debut Saturday vs. the Rangers. It's hard to imagine the Maple Leafs recalling one of their top defensive prospects to sit as a healthy scratch when they already have seven healthy blueliners on the roster. Liljegren has three goals and 14 assists to lead all Marlies defensemen with 17 points in 27 games.
Marincin has often been called up but has only appeared in seven NHL games this season. He is often squeezed back to the AHL due to cap reasons but has been recalled again, along with Timothy Liljegren, because Tyson Barrie was hurt on Saturday.
Tyson Barrie was hurt on Saturday so Liljegren could get his first taste of the NHL this week. The 20-year-old defenseman was the No.17 overall pick in 2017 and has registered 13 points (2G / 11A) in 24 AHL games this season.
Liljegren was a healthy scratch in the Maple Leafs season opener and will open the year with the Marlies. The 20-year-old Swedish defenseman had 15 points (3G / 12A) in 43 AHL games last year.
Liljegren was a projected top 3 pick at the start of the season, but had a rough year, which started with mono. Missing eight weeks hurt his production and his draft stock, but the Leafs land a talented offensive-defenseman that loves to get into the action.
