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Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Who’s cutting the damn onions in here!
BjorgenFjorgen
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Womp womp
Hollywood
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Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Borje Salming has died at 71, the team announced Thursday.
He was diagnosed with ALS in August.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs mourn the loss of Borje Salming," team president Brendan Shanahan said in a statement. "Borje was a pioneer of the game and an icon with an unbreakable spirit and unquestioned toughness. 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.
"Borje joined the Maple Leafs 50 years ago and will forever be a part of our hockey family. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Pia, his children Theresa, Anders, Rasmus, Bianca, Lisa, and Sara, and brother Stieg."
Salming traveled to Toronto earlier in November during Hall of Fame weekend despite his illness. The Maple Leafs honored the franchise icon with a moving video tribute and lengthy standing ovation before icing an all-Swedish starting lineup.
Salming paved the way for many Europeans to play in the NHL after the Swede joined the Maple Leafs in 1973. He instantly became a star, finishing top five in Norris Trophy voting in his first seven seasons while being named a first- or second-team All-Star six times.
He's the all-time Leafs leader in assists (620) while ranking fourth in points (768) and third in games played (1,099). Salming's No. 21 was raised to the rafters by the Leafs in 2006 and officially retired in 2016. He's also enshrined on Legends Row, a series of statues outside Scotiabank Arena that pays homage to the top players in franchise history.
Salming became the first Swedish player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. He was also recognized as one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players as part of the league's centennial celebration in 2017.
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Borje Salming has died at 71, the team announced Thursday.
He was diagnosed with ALS in August.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs mourn the loss of Borje Salming," team president Brendan Shanahan said in a statement. "Borje was a pioneer of the game and an icon with an unbreakable spirit and unquestioned toughness. 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.
"Borje joined the Maple Leafs 50 years ago and will forever be a part of our hockey family. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Pia, his children Theresa, Anders, Rasmus, Bianca, Lisa, and Sara, and brother Stieg."
Salming traveled to Toronto earlier in November during Hall of Fame weekend despite his illness. The Maple Leafs honored the franchise icon with a moving video tribute and lengthy standing ovation before icing an all-Swedish starting lineup.
Salming paved the way for many Europeans to play in the NHL after the Swede joined the Maple Leafs in 1973. He instantly became a star, finishing top five in Norris Trophy voting in his first seven seasons while being named a first- or second-team All-Star six times.
He's the all-time Leafs leader in assists (620) while ranking fourth in points (768) and third in games played (1,099). Salming's No. 21 was raised to the rafters by the Leafs in 2006 and officially retired in 2016. He's also enshrined on Legends Row, a series of statues outside Scotiabank Arena that pays homage to the top players in franchise history.
Salming became the first Swedish player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. He was also recognized as one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players as part of the league's centennial celebration in 2017.
At least he went out on a good note.
Turbo
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I don't usually look at these things but how the fuck are the Blues on there with such a huge jump with a -10 GF/GA record and less points than Florida and Montreal, not to mention the Rangers, Kings, Wings and Penguins? The NHL doesn't want to admit that the west sucks hard so far and they needed to throw in an extra token team?
Hollywood
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Because the Blues were on a 7 game winning streak!
Turbo
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Bah... they need to earn it more than that. That was one of the shittiest teams I saw play this year.
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Hollywood
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It's nice and clean and pays homage to the Pittsburgh Pirates who played in the NHL from 1925-1930!
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Has Kap been traded yet?