Speculation: Any interest in Liljegren for a mid round pick?

[WetcoastOrca]

He was a solid top RD when Rielly was suspended last year and Keefe was forced to play him properly:
Morgan Rielly’s Suspension Sparking Maple Leafs’ Best Stretch - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
...and this year in training camp achieved growth from last year:

Maple Leafs Depth on Defense Highlighted by Rielly’s Leadership & Liljegren’s Growth - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into preseason game four, how has their defence looked so far in the preseason? Who's leading the charge?

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I doubt a young Bobby Orr would have played to his potential under a coach like Keefe.

Ignoring the hyperbole on Orr, here’s what Berube had to say on his training camp:

‘Craig Berube on Timothy Liljegren’s camp showing: “Has to do things quicker, be a little heavier in his battles, move pucks quicker, and simplify the game”

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

I'd rather hang on to Lilly. In fact I'd love to see him get a full time slot in the line-up for a season.

 

[Michoulicious]

Not sure who would give any asset for a D that makes 3 millions and can't get into Toronto very mid top 6.

Maybe Columbus so they can get closer to the floor?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

He could still turn out to be a low end #4 dman for Toronto but he's overpaid. He's an okay defenseman but not particularly great at anything.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

It would be premature to deal Lily at this stage. Ive been a fan since we drafted the kid.He plays a position the leafs have struggled to put good players in(Top 4 RHD role) for a decade plus.He was for the most part a top 4 dman last year who paced for 34 points. Trading him now would be the dumbest thing to do.

 

[Mattb124]

Rutta 50% retained, and a pick was the first thing I thought of when reading this thread.

Leafs get a replacement player at a much lower cap hit. Sharks get a guy that can grow on a rebuilding team, for a minimal price.

Which team is retaining and how does TOR pay for that?