Timothy Liljegren had a tough year. Last summer he contracted mononucleosis and it hampered his game and consequently his draft ranking, going from a top-three pick to a mid-round selection.
The skilled, puck-moving defender needed to recuperate over most of the fall before making a return, being named one of the defenders for Sweden’s preliminary World Juniors squad. But the rise of young defencemen in Sweden (especially Rasmus Dahlin) made him lose the spot in the last round of roster cuts.
Birthplace: Kristianstad, Sweden
Shoots: Right
Position: Defenceman
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 192 lbs.