Borje Salming

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Wendel Clark says a Leaf who never won anything is top five all-time

Asked on the Clearing the Crease podcast to name the best players he played with, Wendel Clark got through Doug Gilmour, Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman in about fifteen seconds. Then he stopped on a defenceman who ...

Borje Salming’s reaction when Mats Sundin was traded to Toronto

Two legends!

Toronto Swede Erik Kallgren with touching tribute to the late Börje Salming; this really melts our hearts

On November 24th, Toronto Maple Leafs legend Börje Salming passed away. He was diagnosed with ALS this summer and shared his struggle and battle with the terrible disease with the world this autumn. Börje Salming ...

This was Börje Salming’s last wish before he passed, according to his closest family

During the last few days, the world of hockey has mourned the loss of Börje Salming. The Swedish icon died on Thursday after a tough battle with ALS. People worldwide have sent their support and ...

Borje Salming honored by fans with chants hours after his death

When Borje Salming died, the world of hockey mourned the loss of a true legend. Borje Salming joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in the early 70s, and as a non-American player in the NHL, it ...

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Börje Salming dies at 71

Börje Salming, a true legend of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is dead. The Swedish icon was diagnosed with ALS this summer, and during this autumn, his family has spoken openly about his tough battle with ...

Former teammates and ALS warriors Börje Salming and Mark Kirton shares emotional moment

When Hall of Famer Börje Salming got diagnosed with ALS this summer, his wife, Pia Salming, told Darryl Sittler about it. Sittler, former captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, immediately reached out to another former ...

Börje Salming’s wife gives update on his future after being awarded the NHL’s Honorary Award

It was a memorable evening in Sweden on Thursday. Swedish hockey celebrated 100 years, and the place was packed with legends. During the special gala, the All-Star team of the century was announced, and former ...

That time Börje Salming blocked a shot with his face, got stitched up, and did the unthinkable in his next shift

It’s been an emotional weekend for all Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Börje Salming played in Toronto for 16 years but is now going through the battle of his life, having been diagnosed with ALS. On ...

Fans love what William Nylander did during Börje Salming’s honouring; he was the only player doing it

It was an emotional weekend for all Leafs fans, and especially for Toronto legend Börje Salming. The Swede played 16 seasons for the Leafs, and is still Toronto’s all-time leader in assists, points by a ...