The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed 2017 first-round draft choice Timothy Liljegren to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Wednesday.

Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello has said the defenseman, who was selected 17th overall, will either play pro in Sweden or with the AHL's Toronto Marlies next season.

Entering the draft, Liljegren was the seventh-ranked European skater and the Leafs were widely considered winners for landing the smooth-skating blue-liner in the second half of the first round.

In 19 games with Rogle of the Swedish Hockey League last season, Liljegren recorded one goal and four assists.

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