The King, as Maple Leafs knew him so well, is gone. Borje Salming, ravaged by the onset of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, died at 71 on Thursday in Sweden, the club announced in a joint statement with his family.
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“He helped open the door for Europeans in the NHL and defined himself through his play on the ice and through his contributions to the community.” His skill and spirit won out, gaining respect across the hockey world. In 16 seasons, he set many franchise records, including most assists , third-most games and nominations to the first and second NHL all-star teams.
“Every Swede in the NHL should send Borje a piece of their pay cheque,” coach and broadcaster Harry Neale once said.Salming played effectively into the late 1980s, his heart tied to Toronto and his No. 21 eventually retired. He continued to make appearances with his national team in his 40s.
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