Börje Salming Has Passed Away

[Jimmy Firecracker]

RIP to a Swedish and Leafs Legend. Grateful we as a city and fan base were able to give him a proper send off.

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[bax]

He got one hell of a send off! RIP.

 

[francis246]

Heart breaking that he’s gone, wasn’t expecting him to be gone that soon.

 

[LeafSteel]

This is just such a heavy loss to take….

Just devastated right now.

Rest In Peace Borje, and condolences to his family.

Such a crushing sense of loss right now….

 

[Ianturnedbull]

I'm so sad today.

He was the best. He's a legend.

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Do you think they'll retire his number? Have they already done it?

 

[LeafSadist]

RIP, Borje. ALS, cancer and any other disease can go to Hell.

 

[Al14]

Just heartbreaking news! RIP Börje.

 

[notDatsyuk]

I'm so sad today.

He was the best. He's a legend.

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Do you think they'll retire his number? Have they already done it?

Yes, his number was retired on October 15, 2016, along with the following:

#1 - Turk Broda and Johnny Bower
#4 - Hap Day and Red Kelly
#7 - King Clancy and Tim Horton
#9 - Ted Kennedy and Charlie Conacher
#10 - Syl Apps and George Armstrong
#13 - Mats Sundin
#14 - Dave Keon
#17 - Wendel Clark
#27 - Frank Mahovlich and Darryl Sittler
#93 - Doug Gilmour

They joined the previously retired numbers of Bill Barilko (#5) and Ace Bailey (#6).

All but Keon's had been previously 'honoured' by being hung from the rafters, but only Barilko's and Bailey's had been retired. Bailey was hit from behind by Eddie Shore in December 1933, suffered a fractured skull, and never played again (the first all-star game was a benefit for him). Bill Barilko died in an airplane crash the summer after scoring the Cup winning goal in 1951.

 

[Leaffan197703]

Probably the best player ever to play for the leafs. Rip borje

 

[Superstar]

RIP Borje, what a legend! Glad to see him back in TO 2 weeks ago - what a great sendoff! How fitting it was for a Leaf d man in Jordie Benn to score the game-winner that game!

It's a real shame that stupidly cruel Leaf management/ownership group tore apart that '79 team after they upset the Isles dynasty team in the playoffs...that Leaf team with Borje, Darryl and Lanny at it's core was pretty special!

 

[alliuk12]

such a great loss for leaf land. gone but never forgotten

 

[Gary Nylund]

Börje — The Journey Of A Legend​

Not sure when the movie will be out but my buddy (who plays the part of Ballard) sent me a link for the trailer last night. I can't wait.

Watch Trailer For ‘Börje — The Journey Of A Legend’, Viaplay’s Hockey Drama About Swedish NHL Hall Of Famer

 

[the squared circle]

Thanks for the heads up - can't wait to watch it.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Thanks for the heads up - can't wait to watch it.

Me either. Kind of ironic that he sent me the link last night. I'm sitting there thinking about what a bunch of pansies we have playing for us today, and I get reminded of the legendary Borje Salming who was as tough as an player that I've ever seen. That group never won the cup but they played their hearts out and you could be proud of the way they battled.

 

[Hellcat]

RIP Borje ..

 

[Gary Nylund]

Börje — The Journey Of A Legend

Not sure when the movie will be out but my buddy (who plays the part of Ballard) sent me a link for the trailer last night. I can't wait.

Watch Trailer For ‘Börje — The Journey Of A Legend’, Viaplay’s Hockey Drama About Swedish NHL Hall Of Famer

Correction - this is not a movie, it's a miniseries. I think 6 episodes in total, not sure.

 

[freshwind]

Correction - this is not a movie, it's a miniseries. I think 6 episodes in total, not sure.

6 episodes ... on viaplay through crave tv ... i think it releases this week/month but i do not have crave ...

 

[Gary Nylund]

6 episodes ... on viaplay through crave tv ... i think it releases this week/month but i do not have crave ...

Good to know it's coming soon, thanks! I don't have crave either, but I'll find a way.

 

[rojac]

According to IMDB.com, it debuts Sunday, November 19.