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 ...

Boston's John-Michael Liles will have a hearing tomorrow for an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 9, 2016.

John-Michael Liles knows his reputation around the NHL. He’s an “offensive defenseman” – the implication being that the defense isn’t as good as the offense. He’s trying to change that ...

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 play ...

John-Michael Liles recorded a goal and two assists during a second-period barrage that carried the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars at PNC Arena. Load More.

By Matt Dolloff, CBS Boston. BOSTON (CBS) -- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Thursday that Bruins defenseman John-Michael Liles will not be disciplined for his elbow to the head of ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms with defenseman John-Michael Liles on a four-year, $15.5 million extension, according to the Associated Press. The 31-year-old Liles is in the final ...

John-Michael Liles grew up in Indiana just wanting to play hockey. The Indianapolis native didn’t envision a lengthy NHL career, a recollection that prompts the understated defenseman to chuckle ...

Liles was a healthy scratch for the eighth consecutive game Wednesday against Calgary. The veteran has suited up for just two of the past 20 contests and totaled only five assists through 31 games ...

Liles collected two assists during Monday's Game 3 loss to Ottawa. Boston scored three second-period goals, and Liles assisted on the first two. He was a regular in the press box throughout the ...

The NHL trade deadline is only one day away, and although Brian Burke has already pulled the trigger on a number of deals, Leafs Nation is eager for more. The rumor mill continues to churn out the ...