For Sundin, it looks to have been a positive experience that could lead to something. He was a development camp invitee and the team took a look at him during his week in Toronto. Sundin is an undrafted 18-year-old Swedish defenseman, who has no formal ties with the Maple Leafs. Item Four: Camp Invitee Albin Sundin Made a Good Impression Wickenheiser spoke about the importance of playing time and development for these youngsters and expressed confidence in the kind of development that their Kazan Ak Bars team would give them in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). She also confirmed that both young goalies would begin next season in Russia rather than coming to North America to play for the Newfoundland Growlers or the Marlies. Hayley Wickenheiser, when she was with Team Canada (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images) In fact, Liljegren might also line up beside him. Again, he could be used on either the first or the second unit. Klingberg’s signing also improves the team’s powerplay.
The team values Klingberg’s experience and believes he can help Liljegren take the next step. Liljegren has already shown promise, but he hasn’t landed firmly into the space he’ll likely fill in the Maple Leafs’ lineup. Steitzer saw the recent signing of Klingberg as a chance for him to mentor Liljegren and help to elevate the young defenseman’s career.
Related: Toronto Maple Leafs Fathers and Sons: The Nylanders & Kapanens That’s his possible impact on fellow Swede Timothy Liljegren. One thing I didn’t share was something the Leafsnation’s Jon Steitzer brought up about Klingberg. In Saturday’s post, I wrote about the Maple Leafs’ signing of Klingberg and did a bit of a rundown of the reasons the team likely signed him and what he might bring to the table. Item One: The Possible Connection Between Klingberg’s Signing and Liljegren Fourth, I’ll share that Albin Sundin, an 18-year-old Swedish defenseman and camp invitee, made a strong impression.įinally, I look at what the upcoming season might present in terms of opportunities for both Matthew Knies and Nick Robertson.
Also from the development camp, I’ll share the news that two young Russian goalies – Artur Akhtyamov and Vyacheslav Peksa – had impressive camps and were able to showcase their skills.
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