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

[Rob Brown]

OEL? Man, it’s looking rough.

OEL was solid in the playoffs for the Panthers. He was on the PP too.

 

[PromisedLand]

yeah, he'll magically turn into Stralman in 3....2....1......

its not too bad IMO. For some reason if things aint working out he can be dealt.

I really think Liljegren is going to have a lot better year this upcoming season under Berube.

I think...

Rielly Tanev
Zadorov Liljegren
Benoit McCabe

isn't too bad....

May be we add Roy and can run

Rielly Tanev
Zadorov Roy
McCabe Liljegren
Benoit



With marner's NMC/NTC still hanging; next season IMO is a wash. We are not winning the cup next season. When both Tavares and Marner are off the cap Treliving and the Leafs can really cook. This will give us 1 yr to see what we have in Lily under Berube. I really think Keefe was a MORON when it came to handling Lily.

 

[1specter]

Lol, so our big summer with 'lots of work to be done' was to just bring in Tanev and then run back the rest of the group with spare parts?

Also these American clowns like Roy can go f*** themselves.

 

[rumman]

Bruin's are going to have another Big Z to wreak havoc on us for years to come if Tre doesn't step up............

 

[MCR74]

If people are willing to give Marner a flyer to see how he plays under Berube, the same should apply here. It's not a back breaker.

 

[Roo]

Guys, the cap has gone up, some of you might be shocked to see some of the deals tomorrow.

Durzi is reporting to be extended in Utah for 4yrs $6m Aav lol

 

[ToneDog]

Yuck.

Cap increase 4.5m

Willie +4.5m
Matty +1.161m
Domi +0.75
Lily +1.675
Woll +3m (next year)

Total $8.541 in raises alone (so $4m fewer dollars for the rest)

 

[Commander Clueless]

That's a season enthusiasm killing tweet from Dreger.

 

[rumman]

Does Domi want his money back?

perspective..........

 

[Gabriel426]

OEL was solid in the playoffs for the Panthers. He was on the PP too.

OEL can still play, it was his old contract that was the issue.

 

[aingefan]

Is he Ufa at end of this deal?

Yup.
Walks him to FA.
If he plays 2nd pair minutes, he’s gonna bring good value. If he gets stapled to the third pair, not so much.
He got more AAV than I thought he would on 2 years actually, but this is effectively the equivalent of a show-me deal for a 25 year old.

 

[Zero1]

OEL was solid in the playoffs for the Panthers. He was on the PP too.

Solid as a 3rd pair guy making under $2.5 mill but Leafs needs a legit top-4 D. OEL would be disappointing.

 

[LeafParade]

Yup.
Walks him to FA.
If he plays 2nd pair minutes, he’s gonna bring good value. If he gets stapled to the third pair, not so much.
He got more AAV than I thought he would on 2 years actually, but this is effectively the equivalent of a show-me deal for a 25 year old.

Assuming he plays all his minutes with McCabe or Benoit, he should be fine. Plus they need some insurance foe when Tanev misses game due to injury.

 

[LeafGrief]

Why on earth does Liljegren deserve over double what Benoit gets?

 

[MCR74]

Guys, the cap has gone up, some of you might be shocked to see some of the deals tomorrow.

Durzi is reporting to be extended in Utah for 4yrs $6m Aav lol

Yep. Anyone upset over this one will be stunned tomorrow.

What the hell did Durzi accomplish to earn that contract?

 

[Frostitute]

Durzi just got double avv and double term. This looks like a steal now lmao.

 

[SprDaVE]

He's trending to become a fairly solid 2nd pair defenseman with some offense. Just needs to stay healthy.

 

[LeafEgo]

Not super exciting but sounds like Tre won't be able to collect a full D corps this off season - not surprising. If an opportunity presents itself through the season, at the tdl, next off season, this contract won't be a problem to move.

In the meantime maybe he breaks out.

 

[Leafsfan74]

I wonder if he still gets traded...

He would if I were GM. You can probably find a similar RHD for cheaper that can fullfill the same role. Cap space is a premium.

Someone else will be willing to take a flyer on him for his potential. He may remain "potential" until he retires. He should have taken bigger steps by now, not be the focal of playoff teams such as Boston whenever teams meet the Leafs.

 

[aingefan]

That's a season enthusiasm killing tweet from Dreger.

Sounds like throwing poop at the wall.
But you could actually see how an OEL Liljegren pair would be a strong third unit, if the minutes were balanced.

 

[DarkKnight]

Now trade him.

All this “wasn’t given a chance” stuff too. Last year they literally sat Benoit in Montreal because they wanted to keep Lil’s confidence high, Keefe even said it wasn’t really merit. Then factor in his right hand stick ace, which kept him in the lineup. He’s been given every opportunity, to the point of favouritism, he owns his failures.

He was such garbage last playoffs too.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Rielly-Tanev
Benoit-McCabe
OEL-Liljegren

Wouldn’t be surprised if we go into the season with a D like that

 

[stickty111]

Plenty to like about Liljegren. They need to add quality above/around him a bit but he can hold his own. This is a pretty solid deal without any long-term issues if he doesn't keep progressing or even if he regresses.

Prefer lower AAV, but no risk to it. At worst he stays a #5 and he can be included in a trade at the deadline, or he becomes a cheap #4.

 

[Gabriel426]

Durzi just got double avv and double term. This looks like a steal now lmao.

I know.
How is that even possible, lol

 

[PROUD PAPA]

That gives Lily and Berube 2 years to see what he can become.
My money is on a noticeable improvement this season.