Timothy Liljegren, once viewed as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman of the future after being selected in the first round, has seen his role significantly reduced in recent years. Under new head coach Craig Berube, this trend has continued, as Liljegren was left out of the lineup for the season opener. There’s growing speculation about his future with the team.

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Liljegren hasn’t officially requested a trade, but it’s clear within the organization that he wants out.

Elliotte Friedman weighed in, noting that the Leafs likely won’t struggle to find trade partners. Liljegren remains a player of interest around the league, and the team just has to wait to see if they get a return they like.