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Former Sharks Defenseman Signs Extension With Capitals
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Earlier this week, the Washington Capitals announced that they have signed former San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract extension. Liljegren's new contract carries an average annual value of $3.25 million, which is a $250,000 raise from his prior contract.
Liljegren's time in San Jose began when he was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs , who selected him in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft, in exchange for Matt Benning and two draft picks in October 2024.
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Across two partial seasons in San Jose, Liljegren appeared in 110 games for the Sharks. During that time, he scored seven goals and registered a total of 28 points while being a -32.
The Sharks then traded Liljegren to the Capitals ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline this spring, receiving a fourth round draft pick in return for the 27-year-old defenseman.
After being traded to Washington, the Kristianstad, Sweden native played in just four games for the Capitals often serving as a spare player in case of injury. Moving forward, he is expected to play a much more important role for the Capitals though. At this time, Liljegren is one of just three NHL-caliber right-handed defensemen under contract with the Capitals for next season, with Matt Roy and Dylan McIlrath being the others.
