John-Michael Liles doesn't have to re-invent himself to get back to playing regularly with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He simply has to get back to doing what he did to attract the Leafs in the first ...

John-Michael Liles can deal with adversity. As a 5’10” defenseman, he has heard all the critics along the way. He’s been told he was too small, wasn’t physical enough and couldn’t ...

Add John-Michael Liles to the list, as GM Don Sweeney announced on Tuesday that the veteran defenseman is out indefinitely with a concussion. Liles suffered a concussion during Sunday's 4-1 win ...

Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles escaped a potentially serious injury after the butt-end of a stick from Kings forward Dustin Brown caught him under the right eye during Saturday night’s ...

John-Michael Liles has always had an easygoing nature. He is quick with a sharp needle at another’s expense or a self-deprecating shot at himself. It has been a bit harder, however, for the ...

There was a time, not that long ago, when it was thought John-Michael Liles would be a centrepiece of the Maple Leafs defence for years to come. Acquired in a trade with Colorado at the 2011 NHL ...

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman John-Michael Liles on waivers as their opening-night roster begins to come into focus. Liles's departure seemed certain after Cody ...

Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman John-Michael Liles from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Tim Gleason. The Hurricanes also ...

The rumor mill continues to churn out the possibility of the Leafs landing John-Michael Liles from the Colorado Avalanche. But would the offensive-defenseman be a good fit for the Leafs going forward?

Liles is not a top-four puck-moving defenseman, but he is a decent insurance policy for the Bruins. For a team that needed serious help on defense, Liles could help improve the third pairing. He ...