John-Michael Liles News: Liles knows he's in tough to earn a roster spot with the Leafs, so he spent the summer training at altitude in Vail, Colorado to improve his overall fitness, reports the Toronto Star. "This is at 8,500 feet, and training at Denver is pretty challenging at 5,300 feet," said Liles. "But this is something I wanted to try this season, it really helps test your fitness."
Liles knows he's in tough to earn a roster spot with the Leafs, so he spent the summer training at altitude in Vail, Colorado to improve his overall fitness, reports the Toronto Star. "This is at 8,500 feet, and training at Denver is pretty challenging at 5,300 feet," said Liles. "But this is something I wanted to try this season, it really helps test your fitness."
The camp has also attracted the likes of Sidney Crosby and Matt Duchene. The Leafs expect a demanding training camp that emphasizes skating and physical play, and Liles -- who was a healthy scratch a lot last season -- may not emerge as a top-six player. A change of scenery would certainly improve his fantasy value.