Maple Leafs legend, Hockey Hall of Famer Borje Salming, dies at 71
The native of Kiruna, Sweden, went on to play 1,099 regular-season games with the Leafs, establishing team records for assists and goals , points and playoff points by a defenseman.In August, Salmingwith amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
“Since I started playing ice hockey as a little kid in Kiruna, and throughout my career, I have given it my all. And I will continue to do so.” Robbed of his speech and some mobility, Salming shook hands with every member of the Maple Leafs as he slowly departed the ice.
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