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2017 NHL Entry Draft thread

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Chris Johnston‏ @reporterchris
Timothy Liljegren: "I think I need to play one more year in Sweden. ... Then I want to play in the NHL."
 
From our buddy BKerr:

Liljegren also has an excellent shot. His slapshot has great power, and the has the ability to get it through traffic and on net. He can really hammer a laser when he is given a good pass for a one-timer. He also can vary things up with a quick release and accurate wrist shot. Liljegren usually keeps his shot low, looking for teammates to get deflections and rebounds.
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http://lastwordonsports.com/2017/04/01/timothy-liljegren-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-4/
 
Jeremy said:
Not sure of the rules. If he changes his mind can he play for us?
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Like leafman & mbow mentioned, there is a transfer agreement in place with Sweden.

So, he could play with the Leafs if he made the team out of training camp.

If the Leafs wanted to play him in the AHL though, since he is under contract in Sweden for next year, his Swedish team could block that move.

Either way though, he should get in some games in North America next year. The SHL season ends about a month before the AHL/NHL's, so once his season is over in Sweden, he could come over to North America and join the Leafs or the Marlies for the rest of their season/playoffs.
 
ISS:
8 LIJEGREN, Timothy

Size/Strength - Good
Skating - Excellent
Puck Skills - Very Good
Shot - Very Good
Offensive Play - Very Good
Defensive Play - Average
Physical Play - Good
Competitiveness - Very Good
Hockey Sense - Very Good

Strengths
1. Offensive Instincts
2. Acceleration
3. Shot

Weaknesses
1. Defensive Play
2. Consistency

Skill

Mobile, puck advancing defender with excellent offensive instincts.

NHL Potential
Top pairing puck moving defender.

Style Comparison
Justin Faulk

Scouting Report | Liljegren is one of the top defensemen in this year’s draft. He is a smooth skating and very mobile defender that has an effortless skating stride. After suffering from Mono at the start of the year he struggled to regain his form. Possess great offensive instincts and is excellent on the man-advantage. Very mobile and moves smoothly along the blue line. Has a bomb of a shot from the blue line with a quick release. Can lead the rush with end to end rushes as well as good outlet passes. He moves well laterally to find lanes to get the puck on net and has very good vision from the back end. Not physical, relies on body positioning and a good stick to defend. High end skilled player who needs to improve defensively.

Dir. Of Scouting, Dennis MacInnis | “Smooth skating puck moving defenceman. Combination of skating and puck handling skills make him very dangerous when leading the play.”

ISS Scout Phil Myre | “Right shot, offensive defender. Very good skater and puck mover. Moves the puck up ice quickly. Hockey sense. Didn't play his best in the U18 Championships but still displayed his high skill level at times”.

ISS Scout Joakim Eriksson | “Elite skater in both terms of speed and agility. Moves very smoothly along the blue line and has the ability to run a PP. Defensive game are not bad, but it could use some work and added strength will help him in battles along the boards”
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leafman101 said:
They just filled their biggest need with a top 2-3, elite skilled 18 year old. They could've traded two picks for Hamonic.

Can't get over how much luck they've had. But you still have to make the right call when you get the luck.
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Here's why I didn't want to trade this pick.
 
HAHA Bobby Mac figured the mics were still on during the breaks and told everyone.
 
Not for something like Hamonic anyway. If we were trading this pick for a legitimate impact defender who is going to be around for a long time, great. But not an okay #3 LHD.
 
LeafGm said:
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MindzEye said:
Not for something like Hamonic anyway. If we were trading this pick for a legitimate impact defender who is going to be around for a long time, great. But not an okay #3 LHD.
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Rhd*
 
Seems like the Habs taking some US College/High School kid in the first round is a pretty frequent occurrence.
 
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