The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Timothy Liljegren in the first round, 17th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
After being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Swedish born Liljegren came to North America to play for the Toronto Marlies, where he played four seasons in the AHL (playing briefly in the NHL in each of the last two years) and became one of the best defenseman in that league.
Despite the strong AHL play, and a decent showing whenever he auditioned with the Leafs, no one really knew what to expect from Liljegren now that it was almost five years since he was drafted.