> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Liles Linkage - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-liles-linkage/ - Published: 2012-01-26T12:01:13.000Z - Updated: 2012-01-26T12:01:13.000Z - Author: J.P. Nikota - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 Judging by most of your blog posts and comments, there seems to be some consensus on what the extension of [John-Michael Liles](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55475/john-michael-liles?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) signifies for the Leafs as a team: First, this move signifies a step towards stabilizing the Leafs' roster. Brian Burke appears poised to make a real run at the Stanley Cup in a few seasons, likely within the term of [Phil Kessel's](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54905/phil-kessel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) current contract. Second, with the Leafs [set to spend nearly $20M](http://capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=4&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on only six defenders next season, there appears to be an over-commitment in funds to a group of players that struggle mightily to prevent goals. Oh, and that's not including what [Keith Aulie](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/68754/keith-aulie?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and/or [Cody Franson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54426/cody-franson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will earn. Third, although I hate the term "log jam", for the time being, the Leafs appear to be carrying 8 NHL defenders (not including [Korbinian Holzer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111744/korbinian-holzer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)), and if Burke is so hell-bent on acquiring a forward with size, it's likely to come at the cost of a defenseman. Knowing Burke's infamous "track record", we can expect a deal to go down a couple weeks before the deadline. I think that concerns about Liles' ability to produce at a reasonable rate at the age of 35 are well-founded, though as many have already pointed out, if Brian Burke can bring this team a Stanley Cup by then, no one will care in the slightest. Take your pick from a wide array of blogger's takes after the jump. **Liles' Links:** [Maple Leafs sign Liles to extension](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/maple-leafs-sign-liles-to-extension/article2314534/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2314534) James Mirtle at the Globe and Mail has his say. [Liles Signs 4 Year Extension with Leafs](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/1/25/liles-signs-4-year-extension-with-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Danny Gray wonders aloud about what this means for the future of [Luke Schenn](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54281/luke-schenn?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) with the Leafs. [Does the Liles extension mean Grabovski is out in Toronto?](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/1/25/does-the-liles-extension-mean-grabovski-is-out-in-toronto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cam Charron sees the Leafs' cap situation forcing Burke's hand. From The Leafs Nation. [John-Michael Liles Signs Extension](http://leafshq.com/2012/01/25/john-michael-liles-signs-extension/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) From Jeffler at LeafsHQ. [Liles Re-signs in Toronto for Four Years](http://hogtownhockey.com/2012/01/liles-resigns-in-toronto-for-four-years/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=liles-resigns-in-toronto-for-four-years) Justin Fisher with his two cents at Hogtown Hockey. [Locking up Liles is a Smart Move by the Maple Leafs](http://thehockeywriters.com/locking-up-liles-is-a-smart-move-by-the-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Lukas Hardonk weighs in at The Hockey Writers. **Other Leafs' Links:** [Ron Wilson Definitely Does Match Lines](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/1/25/ron-wilson-definitely-does-match-lines?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Danny Gray makes things very clear at The Leafs Nation. [All Hail Mikhail Grabovski](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/1/25/all-hail-mikhail-grabovski?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) PPP with some Mickey Grabs love over at The Leafs Nation. [Question Time At VLM](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-honest-what-would-satisfy-you-this.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) My answers: first-round exit, and the end of Phil Kessel's current contract, give or take a year. [Leafs Prospect Update from the ECHL](http://kylethereporter.com/2012/01/25/leafs-prospect-update-from-the-echl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kyle The Reporter continues his solid work. [Dave? Dave’s not – oh, wait, he IS here.](http://1967ers.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/dave-daves-not-oh-wait-he-is-here/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Diamond Cuts and Wax Stains has a pretty washed out image of David Keon. Photographically, that is. [The Man Crush: Leaf Edition](http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com/2012/01/man-crush-leaf-edition.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+BlueChipProspects+%28Blue+Chip+Prospects%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) The latest from Darren K at Blue Chip Prospects. **Other Hockey Links:** [Backhand Shelf Podcast with ESPN’s Neil Greenberg](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/01/25/backhand-shelf-podcast-with-espns-neil-greenberg/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Neil Greenberg, if you haven't heard, is the guy who didn't include [John Tavares](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72339/john-tavares?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in the top 25 under 25 list. [Antero Niittymaki, waived by Sharks](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/antero-niittymaki-waived-sharks-don-t-want-organization-212617512.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Wow, that's being candid. From Greg Wyshynski at PD. [Vladimir Putin wants meeting with NHL for 2014 Sochi Games](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/vladimir-putin-wants-meeting-nhl-2014-sochi-games-221443941.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) From Dmitry Chesnokov at Puck Daddy. [Importance of Quality of Competition/Teammates](http://hockeyanalysis.com/2012/01/25/importance-of-quality-of-competitionteammates/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Perhaps it's not as important as you'd think, says David Johnson. [Roy McMurtry still pushing for change in hockey’s culture](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/columnists/rob-macgregor/roy-mcmurtry-still-pushing-for-change-in-hockeys-culture/article2313793/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2313793) Roy MacGregor at the Globe has the story. [Dirty Dangle 2012 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft Drinking Game!](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2012/01/dirty-dangle-2012-nhl-all-star-fantasy.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) This is pretty funny, but it'd also mean death if you actually tried it. [Judging Goalies: Should We Include PK Save Percentage?](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2012/1/25/2730816/goalie-save-percentage-projections-even-strength?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Eric T. at Broad Street Hockey with more excellent work. If you're not following him on Twitter, you probably should be. [The Quiet Room’s All-Hurt All-Stars: Forwards](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/01/25/the-quiet-rooms-all-hurt-all-stars-forwards/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Guess which Leaf tops the list? Oh, and if you're squeamish, don't scroll to the bottom. There's a photo of [Darryl Boyce's](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54316/darryl-boyce?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) nose. From Jo Innes at Backhand Shelf.