 Following another impressive season, he then signed a two-year contract extension on July 12, 2006.With the arrival of rookie Paul Stastny surprisingly making the team in 2006–07, Liles relinquished his number 26 jersey, worn by former Quebec Nordiques great Peter Šťastný, for Paul Stastny to wear in honor of his father.With the change to the number 4 jersey, Liles led the Avalanche defense in scoring with 14 goals and 44 points, placing tenth in the NHL.