Borje Salming

Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the Passing of NHL Legend Borje Salming

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NEW YORK (Nov. 24, 2022) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman issued the following statement on the passing of NHL legend Borje Salming: “A superior all-around defenseman and the first Swedish star ever to play in the League, Borje Salming was as physically and mentally tough as he was skillfully gifted. He blazed the trail that many of … Read more

Former Maple Leaf Borje Salming Diagnosed With ALS Aso Known As Lou Gehrig´s Disease

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Statement from Maple Leafs Alumnus Börje Salming by Staff Writer @MapleLeafs / MapleLeafs.com Börje Salming, who played 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989, has issued the following statement on his health:  “I have received news that has shaken my family and me. The signs that indicated that something was wrong in my body … Read more