It would have cost more to replace him in FA and I’m intrigued to see what he can do under a coach not named Sheldon Keefe. He’s not as bad as this sub makes him out to be, it’s a good signing.
Showtime98
I thought he was gonna get traded tbh but glad he is still here
Camarama421
Only need one FA now to fill out our 6 starting D, I’d kinda prefer OEL but I anticipate Tre going for Zadorov
Rielly – Tanev
xxx – McCabe (or swapped depending on handedness)
Benoit – Liljegren
LtColumbo93
Rielly – Tanev
Zadorov – McCabe
Benoit – Liljigren
Feels like it’s gonna be it for game 1.
RealCanadianDragon
They were half right, we didn’t offer a QO…..
Keeping him around is nice. 3rd line RD option perhaps?
So we have Rielly, McCabe, Liljegren, Tanev, Benoit, Timmins as our D.
We could still add a Zadorov (only if it’s a cheaper deal) or OEL and Timmins becomes the 7th D?
Chorazy20
It was about $500,000 more than I was expecting but a good deal. The second best puck moving D behind Rielly that we have. If the Leafs keep him I think him and Benoit would make a good pairing.
elbe0043
I am not mad about this
EarlWolf47
I like Timmy but 3? Dude gets scratched every playoffs
Big_Albatross_3050
Thank God, finally.
As much as I get Lilli is polarizing as a player, at 3 mill, the team is betting on him to take the next step under Berube and even if this fails, it’s 2 years and they can still move on
CMDRShepardN7
I really hope he stays on the top 4 for that caphit, and also plays the full 82 games.
RattledRed
Would like it closer to 2.5 but I’m not mad at 3.
Kid needs to take a step next year for sure tho… We have all been waiting on him to break out for the last 2 years now.
zainery
Can trade him right away if its not working g out
2bucks1day
Knew it. No idea why they would move on from him when RHD are difficult to find and they likely would have over paid to get someone similar or worse.
ThenSpite2957
Like this signing. Made almost no sense to give up on a guy at his age when he’s got upside and we have a new coach with a new style. Tons of d-men come into their own at the ages of 26-28.
bootygoon2
If he’s not traded this summer (and the Leafs don’t sign Montour or trade for a PP1 caliber d-man) can they please let him play on the first power play unit, at least for the start of the year to see how it goes? I thought he played his best hockey all season when Rielly was hurt and he got PP1 time. Just try it for a month or so, if it doesn’t work then Rielly can go back to being on the first unit
richarm87
In guessing leafs wanted under $3 million (2 years 5-5.5). And Lilegrens group were over $3 million or a longer deal (look at Sandin)
And they were able to negotiate to the middle.
gipsydanger401
LETS GOOOOO LILYYYY
YarnhamSunrise
People are down on Lily but I think Berube may be able to tap into his skillset better than Keefe.
Like the player so I hope this works out.
Jtabo
Let’s go! Love Lilly. Keefe didn’t trust him for whatever reason and injuries really took the steam out of his engine but I think he can be an absolute stud for us.
theguyishere16
Im really excited to see Liljegren under a different coach. He was basically under Keefe his entire AHL and NHL career.
Due_Journalist_2398
When Lily is playing confident, he is straight up awesome, I hope berube can tap in to his confidence a bit because if we get a constantly good Lily, we are in good shape
Objective_Gear_8357
I thought the insiders said last night a trade was imminent?
Svalbard38
Welcome back Timoth Linnigren!
warmachinae
The Zadorov – Liljegren pair is gonna pop off I can feel it
Slow-Juice-7257
Fair deal, cap is going up. Young RHD, pitch fork mentality on this kid is awful. Y’all listen to Steve dangle too much h
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Right on betting on himself again
So…. Not being traded?
It would have cost more to replace him in FA and I’m intrigued to see what he can do under a coach not named Sheldon Keefe. He’s not as bad as this sub makes him out to be, it’s a good signing.
I thought he was gonna get traded tbh but glad he is still here
Only need one FA now to fill out our 6 starting D, I’d kinda prefer OEL but I anticipate Tre going for Zadorov
Rielly – Tanev
xxx – McCabe (or swapped depending on handedness)
Benoit – Liljegren
Rielly – Tanev
Zadorov – McCabe
Benoit – Liljigren
Feels like it’s gonna be it for game 1.
They were half right, we didn’t offer a QO…..
Keeping him around is nice. 3rd line RD option perhaps?
So we have Rielly, McCabe, Liljegren, Tanev, Benoit, Timmins as our D.
We could still add a Zadorov (only if it’s a cheaper deal) or OEL and Timmins becomes the 7th D?
It was about $500,000 more than I was expecting but a good deal. The second best puck moving D behind Rielly that we have. If the Leafs keep him I think him and Benoit would make a good pairing.
I am not mad about this
I like Timmy but 3? Dude gets scratched every playoffs
Thank God, finally.
As much as I get Lilli is polarizing as a player, at 3 mill, the team is betting on him to take the next step under Berube and even if this fails, it’s 2 years and they can still move on
I really hope he stays on the top 4 for that caphit, and also plays the full 82 games.
Would like it closer to 2.5 but I’m not mad at 3.
Kid needs to take a step next year for sure tho… We have all been waiting on him to break out for the last 2 years now.
Can trade him right away if its not working g out
Knew it. No idea why they would move on from him when RHD are difficult to find and they likely would have over paid to get someone similar or worse.
Like this signing. Made almost no sense to give up on a guy at his age when he’s got upside and we have a new coach with a new style. Tons of d-men come into their own at the ages of 26-28.
If he’s not traded this summer (and the Leafs don’t sign Montour or trade for a PP1 caliber d-man) can they please let him play on the first power play unit, at least for the start of the year to see how it goes? I thought he played his best hockey all season when Rielly was hurt and he got PP1 time. Just try it for a month or so, if it doesn’t work then Rielly can go back to being on the first unit
In guessing leafs wanted under $3 million (2 years 5-5.5). And Lilegrens group were over $3 million or a longer deal (look at Sandin)
And they were able to negotiate to the middle.
LETS GOOOOO LILYYYY
People are down on Lily but I think Berube may be able to tap into his skillset better than Keefe.
Like the player so I hope this works out.
Let’s go! Love Lilly. Keefe didn’t trust him for whatever reason and injuries really took the steam out of his engine but I think he can be an absolute stud for us.
Im really excited to see Liljegren under a different coach. He was basically under Keefe his entire AHL and NHL career.
When Lily is playing confident, he is straight up awesome, I hope berube can tap in to his confidence a bit because if we get a constantly good Lily, we are in good shape
I thought the insiders said last night a trade was imminent?
Welcome back Timoth Linnigren!
The Zadorov – Liljegren pair is gonna pop off I can feel it
Fair deal, cap is going up. Young RHD, pitch fork mentality on this kid is awful. Y’all listen to Steve dangle too much h
