"Lilly's got to do things quicker. He's got to be a little bit heavier in his battles and move into pucks quicker and simplify the game," Berube said, via The Hockey News. "He's obviously battling. He wants to be a guy in the lineup every night, and that's great. But sometimes you kind of put too much on your plate, right?"
Liljegren has been thoroughly dedicated to his progress, having been drafted 17th overall in 2017, yet his performance has faltered under the spotlight of high expectations.
The Leafs' decision to trade Liljegren reflects not only their new leadership direction under Coach Berube but also their limited patience with underperforming players in pursuit of greater accountability.
After a single game this season with no points and faced with scrutiny during training camp, Liljegren's departure symbolizes a strategy shift for the struggling franchise's future.
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