Timothy Liljegren
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Swedish players traded in busy NHL deadline
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The NHL trade deadline on March 6, 2026, saw several deals, including two involving Swedish players. Timothy Liljegren moved from the San Jose Sharks to the Washington Capitals, while Victor Olofsson was part of a larger trade sending him from the Colorado Avalanche to the Calgary Flames. Nazem Kadri returned to the Avalanche in that blockbuster exchange.
The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The pick originally belongs to the Vegas Golden Knights. Liljegren, a 26-year-old from Kristianstad, Sweden, has recorded 11 points in 43 games this season.