2017 NHL Draft
Tim Liljegren
Rogle (SHL)
Steve Kournianos | 05/10/2017 | New York | [hupso]
Profile
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Height/Weight: 6’0, 190 lbs
Born: April 30, 1999 | Angelholm, Sweden
Nation: Sweden
The Draft Analyst Ranking:
PRE | SEP | OCT | FEB | APR | JUN |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
Regular Season
Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
2016-17 | U18 Ivan Hlinka | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | -1 |
2016-17 | Rogle J20 (SuperElit) | 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -7 |
2016-17 | Rogle (SHL) | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -3 |
2016-17 | Timra (Allsvenskan) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 |
2016-17 | World U18 WC | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 |
2015-16 | Rogle J20 (SuperElit) | 29 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 22 |
2015-16 | Rogle (SHL) | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -7 |
2015-16 | World U17 HC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | — |
2015-16 | World U18 WC | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Scouting Report
Swift-skating blueliner with a cannon of a shot who was a preseason favorite to challenge for first overall in 2017 before a bout of mononucleosis kept him shelved until mid-November. Liljegren is a fantastic skater, graceful and fluid in the mold of Scott Niedermayer. He has a quick first step, and his lateral movement and agility allow him to attack openings without fear of being trapped. While his understanding of play development within his own zone is a work in progress, Liljegren is a sound decision maker with the puck on his stick once he crosses the opposing blue line. There are occasions where he displays textbook one-on-one coverage and understands when to release from chasing, and his active stick and timely poke checks can save him from instances in which he overcommits or loses a step to an onrushing opponent. More of a shooter than a playmaker, Liljegren nevertheless can connect on the home run pass with pinpoint accuracy, although forcing passes in the face of a forecheck is an area he must improve in. He has star potential and could very easily end up as the most productive NHL rearguard among any 2017 draft peers.
Just Liljegren doing Liljegren things. #SWE #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/QPLYAXARhu
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) April 22, 2017