Timothy Liljegren

Timothy Liljegren
Liljegren during his time with the Maple Leafs on 28 February 2022
Born (1999-04-30) 30 April 1999 (age 27)
Kristianstad, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Washington Capitals
Rögle BK
Toronto Maple Leafs
San Jose Sharks
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 17th overall, 2017
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2015–present

Timothy Winston Liljegren (born 30 April 1999) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks. Outside of the NHL, Liljegren has played for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Liljegren played two seasons with Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

He was drafted 17th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2017 NHL entry draft. On 1 December 2021, Liljegren signed a three-year, $3.975 million entry-level contract to join the Leafs. He was sent down to play for their AHL and ECHL-affiliates Toronto Marlies and Newfoundland Growlers.

On 18 January 2020, the Leafs called him up and Liljegren made his NHL debut in a 6–2 loss against the Chicago Blackhawks. On 31 January, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Jake Muzzin in a 4–2 win against the Ottawa Senators. On 15 January 2022, Liljegren scored his first NHL goal against Jordan Binnington in a 6–5 win against the St. Louis Blues. On 27 June, Liljegren signed a two-year $2.8 million contract to stay with the Leafs. On 30 June 2024, Liljegren signed a two-year, $6 million contract to stay with the Leafs.

On 30 October 2024, the Leafs traded Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Matt Benning, a 2025 conditional third-round draft pick, and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. He played parts of two seasons with the Sharks.

On 30 October 2024, the Sharks traded Liljegren to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick. On 21 May 2026, Liljegren signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract to stay with the Capitals.

References

  1. ↑ "Maple Leafs select Timothy Liljegren with No. 17 pick at NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Leafs sign Timothy Liljegren to entry-level deal". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren to make NHL debut vs. Blackhawks". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Matthews has goal, assist for Maple Leafs in victory against Senators". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mikheyev scores late winner to lift Maple Leafs over Blues". CBC Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Maple Leafs Sign Timothy Liljegren To Contract Extension". Toronto Maple Leafs. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Maple Leafs Re-Sign Defenceman Timothy Liljegren". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sharks acquire defenseman Timothy Liljegren from Toronto in exchange for Matt Benning and two draft selections". San Jose Sharks. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Capitals Acquire Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks". Washington Capitals. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Caps Sign Liljegren to Two-Year Extension". Washington Capitals. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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