Nylander88
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We had, to start this season:
Rielly, Brodie, Muzzin, Holl, Sandin, Dermott standing in Liljegrens way. I'm counting 5 lefties and 1 righty. Liljegren should have been getting more chances imo
Tribute Timothy Liljegren Part 3 - Everyone wants Flowers.
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Rielly, Brodie, Muzzin, Holl, Sandin, Dermott standing in Liljegrens way. I'm counting 5 lefties and 1 righty. Liljegren should have been getting more chances imo
acrobaticgoalie
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I thought you were referring to last year as well.
I agree that for the most part Lilly should've been playing over Holl. Dermott and Sandin rotated quite a bit as well but I think Sandin had more to offer.
Nylander88
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My apologies. In relation to last year, you're spot on
This kid is going to be so so good in a year or two. Excited to have him.
stickty111
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Played over 20 mins with both special teams. Like seeing him stand up too physically. I thought his game was a bit off today but still solid. If Keefe is actually thinking of scratching him, he didn't show it because he played him a lot with regular mins on both special teams.
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I really hope Keefe goes with this top 6 in the playoffs with Holl as the 7th man. Liljegren looks like he's finding his stride and its good to see Keefe finally give him some PP time as well where he's not looked out of place. At this point I don't see any reason why Holl should be starting in the playoffs in front of Liljegren or even Lyubushkin.
Just watched the highlights as I was out to dinner and if you were just reading the Boxscore you’d think Liljegren had a terrible night. Honestly the second Washington goal was a bad read by Campbell, nothing really Liljegren could do. As for the third goal both Gio and Clifford let their man go in front of the net and easy tap in.
Nice to see Liljegren minutes up into the 20’s. Still think he needs more seasoning but good to see he is getting more opportunities.
Plus how did Liljegren not get a secondary assist on the flip to Engvall who had a great saucer pass to Bunting!!
Nice to see Liljegren minutes up into the 20’s. Still think he needs more seasoning but good to see he is getting more opportunities.
Plus how did Liljegren not get a secondary assist on the flip to Engvall who had a great saucer pass to Bunting!!
That was a great play at the end of a long physical shift. He was going toe to toe with Hathaway all night.
Rants Mulliniks
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So leads all rookie D in P60 (almost tied with Caufield).
Jimmy Firecracker
Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque.
2nd best Leafs D since the trade deadline.
Leaf Rocket
Leaf Fan Till I Die
Always loved this guy so glad he is just shining.
I really just want to hear the TSN broadcasters-CoCo, Hayes, O-Dog and everybody who slagged this kid do a 30 minute expose about how wrong they were and have him call in. Not A fan of Cherry but this kid deserves an appearance on Coaches Corner. Shades of Kadri!
Wendelstache
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Leafs have not developed that many D man over the past 3 decades, it nice to see one blossoming before our eyes.
Off the top of my head I can only name Kaberle, Mo, and now Lilly.
Off the top of my head I can only name Kaberle, Mo, and now Lilly.
BertCorbeau
F*ck cancer - RIP Fugu and Buffaloed
The offense is following with his confidence growing.
And so solid defensively already at his age. Can we lock him up long term?
CantLoseWithMatthews
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He'd be as highly regarded as Seider if he got regular powerplay time
Kind of annoying that he's not. I don't see much reason giving Gio the 2nd PP unit over Lilly.
stickty111
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He's never been much of a goal scorer at any level which is strange because he has a good shot. He's shooting more now which is a change from his Marlies days where he would pass off a little too much.
Best progression I have seen in a young Leafs d-man in years! I was on the fence about this guy earlier in the season, he's made me a believer. You go young man!! And only 22.
The Podium
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Remember 12 months ago when many of you thought this guy was a bust because he “stalled on the Marlies” 
Jimmy Firecracker
Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque.
Remember 12 months ago when many of you thought this guy was a bust because he “stalled on the Marlies”
Development is a foreign concept to most here.
BertCorbeau
F*ck cancer - RIP Fugu and Buffaloed
More skilled players giving him better shooting lanes. The AHL is more grinder style and Lily clearly doesn't like to just throw the puck on net, he's selective.
He could show more offense at the NHL level because of the cleaner style of play.
stickty111
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Dom is taking on the anti Liljegren media members by himself.
Field of Dreams
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Lily is the real deal. He's developed so well and he'll only get better. He's a top 4 dman right now and I wouldn't say him becoming a 2b guy isn't out of the question.
