I’d like to see the Ducks offer a roster player like Vaakanainen, or Lunderstrom… both similar former 1st round picks in the same age range. We need another RHD.
Lundestrom wouldn't actually be a terrible basis for a swap with Liljegren, if the Leafs did decide they don't need the extra depth on the blueline.
It'd give the Leafs an NHL Center with a little bit of upside. He's more of a 4C with vague 3C upside, rather than the solid #3C they really need...but that isn't too far out of line with the value of Liljegren as a #5/6D with vague #4D upside. Would save the Leafs a bit of cap as well, and the Ducks are in a position to spend a little more cap on a youngish but established NHL RHD.
I feel like Fowler would be a great mentor for someone like Liljegren too. I think if Timothy is going to become anything more than he is now...it'd be developing similarly to the route Fowler took. Similar sort of players and skillset, though obviously to a lesser caliber with Liljegren.
The reservation for me from the Leafs end would be...i like Lundestrom, but he's one of those players who doesn't have any particular standout traits or ~"
style"~ of play to hang his hat on. He's another one of those just sort of, "there" players. Where the Leafs already have Holmberg and Jarnkrok who are very much in that mold already. Good depth utility players, but i'd think the Leafs would prefer to go after someone who brings more of an "identity" to their role.
