Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign D Timothy Liljegren to extension (2 years, $3M AAV)

[Machinae]

He probably gets this number or just slightly lower in arbitration.. hell maybe he gets a little more. They don't want to risk getting burned, and a 1 year deal walks him to UFA. This gives you cost certainty on July 1st rather than getting screwed in a few months with an unwanted arb award, and this buys the extra year if Liljegren has a break out.

Whether you want to believe it or not, this guy has shown flashes and is about to hit that age that d-men figure it out. New coach, new system, new partner.. lots of factors.

 

[Da Cool Rula]

Hes away from Keefe. Thats a big bonus. Willing to give Berube time to work with him.

 

[3blizzard4]

 

[Maple Leaf]

Should be closer to 1.5 to 2M

 

[mapleleaf979]

3m per for a guy who is scratched in the playoffs, has decision making issues since he was drafted. He is a 7th dman on a good team. Bad deal, I thought it was 3 million total. No clue how he deserved a raise or why he is needed on this team.

 

[ponder]

I like Lilly and think he has upside, but he's been inconsistent so far. Sometimes looks like a legit 2nd pairing guy, sometimes looks more like a #7 dman, hasn't been a guy you can rely on (yet). This does feel a bit rich for what he's provided so far, I would've expected more like $2-2.5 mil. I do think he has a decent shot to grow into this deal, but it's a slight overpay IMO.

 

[Gilmour1996]

Cap increases can't go up fast enough to compensate for the inflationary stupidity of some of the league's GMs this time of year.

 

[horner]

I think Ljiligren will be traded
J̌amcrock will be traded once the Leafs see if Cowen is going to make the team.

 

[IPS]

We've seen Liljegren for 3 playoffs now and the one constant is him looking scared, making dumb plays because of it, and getting his TOI drastically reduced because he just doesn't belong out there in an intense playoff atmosphere.

Even if you're not trading one of the stars - not keeping this guy was a no brainer.

 

[nuck]

We've seen Liljegren for 3 playoffs now and the one constant is him looking scared, making dumb plays because of it, and getting his TOI drastically reduced because he just doesn't belong out there in an intense playoff atmosphere.

Even if you're not trading one of the stars - not keeping this guy was a no brainer.

Sean Walker signed for $3.6M. Alex Carriere for $3.75. I know there are tax advantages but it still seems like either of these two guys were affordable. They must really think he is ready to break out.