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John-Michael Liles's NHL career

Points
370
Games
836
Assists
283
Goals
87
Plus/minus
-44

Defenceman John-Michael Liles was drafted 159th overall by Colorado Avalanche in 2000. He played 13 seasons for 4 clubs, 2003-2017. That came to 836 games and 370 points, 87 goals and 283 assists.

Below: the whole of John-Michael Liles's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 2000 NHL Draft

    John-Michael Liles is drafted 159 overall by Colorado Avalanche

    Selected
    159 overall, round 5
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    22 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 3 years, 3 months and 15 days later · 4 seasons
    NHL debut

    John-Michael Liles makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠0 win against Chicago Blackhawks

    John-Michael was 22 years old · Pepsi Center, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Peter Forsberg.

    Season

    2003-2004

    John-Michael Liles's first NHL season: 34 points

    Points
    34
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    10
    Assists
    24
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#234
    +/-
    +7
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  3. Season

    2005-2006

    John-Michael Liles scores 49 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    49
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    14
    Assists
    35
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#169
    +/-
    +5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    9 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  4. Season

    2006-2007

    John-Michael Liles scores 14 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    44
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    14
    Assists
    30
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#146
    The whole season2006-2007
  5. Season

    2007-2008

    John-Michael Liles scores 32 points

    Points
    32
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    26
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#277
    +/-
    +2
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    10 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    First roundMINMinnesota Wild4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  6. Season

    2008-2009

    John-Michael Liles scores 39 points

    Points
    39
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    12
    Assists
    27
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#205
    +/-
    -19
    The whole season2008-2009
  7. Season

    2009-2010

    John-Michael Liles scores 31 points

    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    31
    Games
    59 of 82
    72%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    25
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#182
    +/-
    -2
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    6 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  8. Season

    2010-2011

    John-Michael Liles scores 46 points

    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    46
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    40
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#133
    +/-
    -9
    The whole season2010-2011
  9. Season

    2011-2012

    John-Michael Liles scores 27 points

    Points
    27
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    7
    Assists
    20
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#245
    +/-
    -14
    The whole season2011-2012
  10. Season

    2012-2013

    John-Michael Liles scores 11 points

    Events
    16
    games missed
    Points
    11
    Games
    32 of 48
    67%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    9
    P/GP
    0.34
    NHL#312
    +/-
    -1
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    4 of 7 games0 points
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  11. Season

    2013-2014

    John-Michael Liles plays only 41 games for 9 points

    Events
    41
    games missed
    Points
    9
    Games
    41 of 82
    50%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    7
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#446
    +/-
    +5
    The whole season2013-2014
  12. Season

    2014-2015

    John-Michael Liles scores 22 points

    Events
    25
    games missed
    Points
    22
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    20
    P/GP
    0.39
    NHL#287
    +/-
    -9
    The whole season2014-2015
  13. Season

    2015-2016

    John-Michael Liles scores 21 points

    Points
    21
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    15
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#390
    +/-
    -10
    The whole season2015-2016
  14. Season

    2016-2017

    John-Michael Liles's last season: 5 points

    Events
    46
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    36 of 82
    44%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    5
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#561
    +/-
    +1
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2016-2017
  15. The career

    John-Michael Liles played his last NHL game in 2017

    The career ended after 13 seasons, the last of them with Boston Bruins.