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Liljegren couldn't crack the lineup much with the Maple Leafs early in 2024-25, but a trade to the Sharks in late October opened more opportunities for him. He was in the lineup most of the time the rest of the way, earning 17 points over 67 appearances while seeing some power-play time. Liljegren's defensive flaws were on display, as he posted a minus-25 rating, but he can still chip in over 100 blocked shots with decent playing time. Liljegren topped the 20-point mark twice with the Maple Leafs, and as the Sharks' offense looks poised to improve, the defenseman should take a step up as well, though the integration of young prospects like Sam Dickinson and Luca Cagnoni could harm Liljegren's playing time outlook. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension with the Capitals in May of 2026.
Secures two-year deal
Liljegren agreed to terms on a two-year, $6.5 million contract with Washington on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Liljegren appeared in just four regular-season games for the Caps last year after he was acquired at the trade deadline from the Sharks. If the 27-year-old blueliner can get back to being the 20-point producer he was with the Maple Leafs, he'll be worth his new contract, though it's been two years since he put up those numbers.
Liljegren appeared in just four regular-season games for the Caps last year after he was acquired at the trade deadline from the Sharks. If the 27-year-old blueliner can get back to being the 20-point producer he was with the Maple Leafs, he'll be worth his new contract, though it's been two years since he put up those numbers.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 20:08
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:52
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:19
- Average Time On Ice: 16:55
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:06
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:20
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There are fair criticisms to be had about Liljegren's playing style, but it works for him. Despite seeing just 55 games for the Maple Leafs last year, he produced 23 points, 92 hits and 116 blocked shots while averaging a career-best 19:40 of ice time. Liljegren may continue to work on the second power-play unit, where he had seven of his 20 assists in 2023-24. Injuries have often cropped up to limit Liljegren's effectiveness over a full season, but he's productive in bursts. He will still have to earn his place in the lineup, as Toronto continues to go with quantity over quality on defense, though Liljegren should have the inside track to a third-pairing role.
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Traded at deadline
Liljegren was flipped to the Capitals from the Sharks on Friday in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.
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Gets back in goal column
Liljegren scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
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Two helpers in return
Liljegren notched two assists and two blocked shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Lightning.
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Slated to return Saturday
Liljegren (upper body) is slated to play Saturday versus Tampa Bay, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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Not playing Wednesday
Liljegren (upper body) won't play against Minnesota on Wednesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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Close to re-signing?
Liljegren is close to inking a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Capitals, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.
ANALYSIS
Liljegren had a goal, 11 points, 29 PIM, 38 hits and 90 blocks in 47 appearances between San Jose and Washington in 2025-26. He completed his two-year, $6 million contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he doesn't re-sign. Liljegren might serve primarily as a member of the third pairing in 2026-27 if he remains with Washington.
Liljegren had a goal, 11 points, 29 PIM, 38 hits and 90 blocks in 47 appearances between San Jose and Washington in 2025-26. He completed his two-year, $6 million contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he doesn't re-sign. Liljegren might serve primarily as a member of the third pairing in 2026-27 if he remains with Washington.