Breaking: Leafs make a call on Liljegren for World Junior Championships

Will the Leafs top prospect represent Sweden this year? Or will he be sticking with the Marlies?

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Published 6 years ago
Breaking: Leafs make a call on Liljegren for World Junior Championships
Keystone Press

To almost no one’s surprise, Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect Timothy Liljegren will represent Sweden at the World Junior Championships in Buffalo this holiday season.


The 17th overall selection from this past June’s NHL Entry Draft has spent his rookie season in North America with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies where he’s put up six points in 12 games. 

This year’s tournament represents a shot at redemption for Liljegren who missed last year’s edition due to a bout of mononucleosis. Barring injury or illness he’ll be counted on for big minutes with a strong Swedish squad. 

Let’s drop the puck!