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Liles has a high fever and is a game-time decision.
Liles likely won't play tonight due to illness. The offensive defender has four goals and 22 points in 49 games.
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John-Michael Liles News
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John-Michael Liles, also missing at practice #leafs
Likely a maintenance day for the banged-up Liles. He scored four goals and 22 points in 44 games.
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John-Michael Liles, Colby Armstrong both confirm they will return for #Leafs vs. #Penguins. #NHL #NHLonTSN
Liles draws back in after his bout with a concussion/neck injury. The former Avalanche blue liner scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Armstrong, Liles and Boyce all remain out tonight.
All three players continue to progress but are likely ruled out for the week. The former Avalanche blue liner scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Liles and Armstrong unlikely to play in either of next two games.
Both players continue to progress but are likely ruled out for the week. The former Avalanche blue liner scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Burke said Tuesday night he expected Liles to be ready to play after the break. Been out a month with a concussion.
The Leafs re-signing Liles is a clear indication that they believe he plays soon. Expect him to help Dion Phaneuf on the top PP unit and help move the puck up the ice.
Can confirm reports that a contract extension announcement coming for John-Michael Liles. Expected to be a four-year deal.
The Leafs lock up their top offensive defender through age 36. He has four goals and 21 points in his first 34 games with the team.
Liles has been up and down. Had "great skate" last two days, but didn't feel "it was wise" to skate today. Worked out off-ice.
Liles is still a ways away from returning to the lineup. The former Avalanche blue liner scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
J.m liles and colby armstrong skate hard with strength coach anthony belza today prior to the main group.
Good sign that both concussed players are skating hard. The former Avalanche blue liner scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Liles and Armstrong working out alone at MCC
Liles remains out indefinitely with a concussion but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The former Avalanche blue liner scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Ron couldn't put a timeline on john michael liles return.
Liles remains out indefinitely with a concussion. Liles scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
J.m liles return has been hindered by a bout of bronchitis.
Yet another case of a player injured while injured. Sounds like the offensive d-man is a few days away from returning. Liles scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Liles not skating again today. There was hope he would take part.
Doesn't sound like Liles is close to returning. The Leafs would be wise to play it safe with their top offensive defender as he recovers from his concussion.
Leafs head coach Ron Wilson said Tuesday after the Leafs game-day skate in preparation for a meeting with the Florida Panthers that defenceman John-Michael Liles was placed on the injured-reserve list. Wilson did not give a date for Liles’s return, saying only they are “shutting him down for a few days.”
Liles is eligible to come off IR after this Thursday but likely stays on it for a few more days. The offensive d-man is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.
John-Michael Liles not skating again this morning. Consider him out for the second straight game. Will await confirmation.
We said yesterday that Liles would likely play if he practiced. Considering he hasn't taken the ice, it doesn't sound like he will play tonight. The offensive defender has four goals and 21 points over 34 games.
John-Michael Liles is not practicing today. Wilson said Friday that he was expected to return on Tuesday (neck).
If Liles gets back on the ice tomorrow, he should be able to play. The offensive defender has four goals and 21 points over 34 games.
Leafs GM Brian Burke says John-Michael Liles has a sore neck. "Could have played, but pre-cautionary."
Liles misses his first game as a member of the Leafs.
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J.m liles will not play tonight. Gardiner is back in.
Liles misses his first game of the season. He has four goals and 21 points in his first 34 games in Toronto.
Liles now takes over as the Leafs’ primary puck-moving defenceman — inheriting the mantle held by Tomas Kaberle, though he does not invite comparisons to the former Leaf star.
Sounds like the Leafs will rely on Liles to be their main point producer. The 30-year-old defender established a career high in assists with 40 while playing for the lowly Colorado Avalanche.
Liles-Schenn
Pairing Liles with Schenn gives the puck-moving defender a reliable stay-at-home type to protect him defensively.
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