Borje Salming

About Borje Salming

NHL Hall of Fame defenseman who was one of the league's first European players. From 1973 through 1989, he was a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anders Börje Salming, nicknamed "The King", is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for Brynäs IF, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Detroit Red Wings, and AIK. Salming was one of the first European players to make an impact in the National Hockey League, paving the way for future generations of players. He was one of the premier defencemen of his era in the NHL, and was recognized for this by being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. Remembered for his many seasons with the Maple Leafs, he holds numerous franchise records, including most assists. Salming also played extensively for Sweden in international play. He was recognized for this by being selected to the International Ice Hockey Federation Centennial All-Star Team. In 2017 Salming was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.

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Trivia

He challenged the Swedish Chicken stereotype of European hockey players who could not compete in the tougher NHL.

Borje Salming before fame

After being recognized in the Swedish leagues, he was invited to join the NHL.

Achievement of Borje Salming

He shattered the notion of European hockey players who couldn't compete in the more difficult NHL.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Borje Salming family life

Borje's father was a miner who died in an accident when he was five years old.

Associations of Borje Salming

He opened the path for subsequent generations of Swedes, such as Thomas Steen, to play in the NHL.

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