Börje Salming: The Swedish Defenceman Who Changed the NHL
When Börje Salming arrived in Toronto in 1973, he completely altered how the league viewed European players. With his skill, toughness, and leadership, he became a Maple Leafs icon and one of the most influential defencemen of his era. Salming’s success opened the door for generations of European stars and earned him a well-deserved place in the Hockey Hall of Fame.













