Toronto Maple Leafs honour Börje Salming in pre game ceremony
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- čas přidán 11. 11. 2022
- A warrior. A legend. A Maple Leaf - We love you, Börje 💙
The Toronto Maple Leafs honour Börje Salming in a pre game ceremony ahead of their game against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Arena.
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What a great man, it's sickening to see this horrible disease take this legend. I wish you all the best borje, a true Maple Leafs legend and an even better man.
Borje is a legend among legends. I grew up watching him. The man is a warrior. Leaf nation loves Borje
I'm old enough to say I watched him play. He was and is amazing. I cried like a baby watching him and his family on the ice.
As a child growing up, there were 2 stations on our TV, there were six of us kids, so no cable for us, any how Hockey Night in Canada was an institution in our household on Saturday Nights. I grew up watching all the greats of the late sixties/seventies. He was an amazing player! And he joined the NHL in a time where you didn't see a whole lot of European players out there on the ice. He was a true sportsman as well. God Bless you Borje, you are a true legend, you were and still are one of the best!!
Tack Börje! 🇸🇪🇨🇦👍🏻
Even someone like me, who's never really followed hockey through most of my life, knows the name Börje Salming. Absolute legend of a player that deserves every ounce of respect put upon his name. Welcome home sir. #21 forever
There is a reason why Borje is considered one of the best leafs of all time and made the top 100 players of the 1st 100 year history of the NHL.
His skill, with his unwavering drive and tenacity made him a formidable force. Schultz nailed it. We went after him because we couldn't outplay him. His play in the corners and blocking shots showed he has the heart of a lion. He had his face ripped open for God's sake resulting in 300 stiches. No wonder his countryman call him King.
A consumate professional and a gentleman still showing his strength and unwavering tenacity fighting the fight of his life with grace.
My our current crop of Leafs take this to heart, watch a few more highlight reals of King Salming and realize what the Blue and white means to not just the player, but the city and its fans. Maybe then they can use this to turn the season around, forget about the paycheck. Play for the love of the game, your teammate and the crest on your chest. God knows Borje did that in spades.
His love of the game and drive to meet the highest competition head on has paved the way for 1000s of Europeans since to play in the NHL. Making it truly the top league in the world.
Borje you where always one of my favourite Leafs, and always will be. In my eyes you are in the top 30 all time players in NHL history. Although I became a hockey fan as a Polish immigrant in 87, watching you at the tail end of your career and highlights from your prime always put a smile on my face.
How fitting that Borje attended and enjoyed this tribute by the Leafs...Darryl Sittler heard from Salming's family that this was his best day since his diagnosis...so glad that this event happened and that he was able to partake in it before his death...RIP Borje!
Rest in Peace Börje ❤️
What a beautiful/emotional 😢 tribute to a True Leafs warrior 💙 very nice to see his Family be his side.
Thank you for that beer at Norrlands Börje. Only maybe 20 min. Thou the best 20 min in my life.
I was a teenager when Borje was in his prime. That ceremony killed me. Not one player today is half the player he was.
He played for the love of the game, and to show North America, Europeans can play the game very well.
I would trade him in his prime for Matthews or Marner every day of the week.
His tenacity was never ending. There is a reason why he was head hunted every minute he was on the ice. Because they knew how great he was. They couldn't outplay or outskate him. So they tried to take him out.
There is a reason why he is one of the greatest leafs in history and made the top 100 players of the first 100 years of the NHL.
Well said
Börje*
As a Swede, I'm still crying!
Leafs did a great job with this tribute. I am crying my eyes out...
then we are two aboute that . and now when writing this , he is gone , but never to be forgotten , he truly put his mark in the world of hockey , may BÖRJE SALMING rest in peace .
Beautiful tribute for a beautiful human being ❤️
Leafs did great. What an honor bestowed upon a man who was so incredible a person and hockey player. Borje, you are in our hearts and payers.
En legend från Sverige ❤️🇸🇪
Brilliant tribute for a great hockey player, great leaf, and a great man,🥲💙🏒
Thank You Toronto Maple Leafs for honouring Börje Salming! I wish my home country Sweden would do the same... Börje has been my hero since he started playing hockey in Brynäs IF, and he always will be! Toronto you are great! 💜💜💜
Like many of us.... Borje was one of the very first hockey players we ever knew and heard of... we were young Maple Leafs fans. We listened to our dads and uncles who would go on and on about the players and Salming was one of them. I still remember these times from my childhood and I think thats a reason why this hurts so much. Tiger sitting in silence taking it all in with tears in his eyes, Sittler very emotional for his team mate, his friend and brother. Life is precious.
I was born in 1971 so I was too young to remember his early seasons in Toronto. But I do vividly remember the 1980's when The King was the only reason to even watch the dreadful Leaf teams.
He gets a lot of praise (deservedly so) for being a pioneer, although to a certain degree that overshadows just what a terrific hockey player he truly was. Borje could do it all. In his later years he concentrated more on his own end of the ice, but man he could still make a tape-to-tape breakout pass. The best shot blocker I've ever seen, he was fearless.
Borje Salming was my childhood idol growing up. I can't reminisce about my youth without thinking of him. I pray for him and his family. I hope the Swedish people realize just how much Borje Salming is loved in Canada. In my eyes, he'll always be the King.
Yes! Of course we know how Great he was in USA. And also her before he in Sweden! In Brynäs IF Gävle. and Tre kronor before he come to USA
But it was when he became to Toronto maple leavs So Many People could see how Big he was! And still are! 🏒👍♥️🇸🇪
Thank You Börje, You were not only the FIRST Swede/European ( in modern times ) to enter the NHL, You were also the BEST - EVER 👍👍❤❤👍👍!!
Regs from Gothenburg/Sweden/ Kent
I’m so glad he was able to make it over so that the fans could show him their appreciation for what might be the last time.
This is how every legend should be honored..bravo t.m.l organization
One of the best defenceman to play the game...also was always my favourite player..too much talent..wow
As a fan of the Habs , I stilll remember watching HNIC on the CBC with my Grandparents & Borje was the best Leafs player at that time . I would say greatest Swedish player ever .
When I was a child my grandmother and I watched the leafs .....every Saturday night .......I used to bus to her apartment in the city ......to watch the leafs ........Thankyou for your sportsmanship .....integtrity .....and honour ....
So many heartfelt comments from so many people
Anyone else find themselves choked up seeing Darryl Sittler crying like that
I became a leaf fan at age 10
1976
Wonderful memories
Thank God for Borje
And Darryl
And Tiger
And Ian
And Mike Palmateer
And….
Thanks guys
Great growing up with those greats as my heroes
God bless each and every one of them
I was at this maple leafs game we won I love you borje you will fight this I love you
I am still crying about the celebration for Borje Salming. He was a gentlemans gentleman. One heck of a great hockey player. I followed his career faithfully. So sad he has he has passed. He is now out of pain and suffering. This Maple Leafs fan loved you Borje. RIP Borje you will be missed. I know you are now in Heaven playing hockey with all the greats that have passed. Love and Prayers from Orillia Ontario Canada 🇨🇦❤️🙏🕊🏒🥅🏒
Rip .. You were my hockey hero when I was a kid ..I'm in tears :(
ALS is one of the cruelest fates. My prayers to Borje, and his family.
Rest in Peace, Borje.
What a special player he was for the Leafs? I hate what this disease has done to this wonderful player and I have to give kudos to the Maple Leaf organization for giving him this special day. He truly deserved this!
Thank you for doing this, Toronto Maple Leafs! He is an extraordinary man and I learnt about NHL through him. I hope you healed Börje just a little bit with all your love 💙🤍
Börje Salming, the King and the living legend. Keep fighting Börje💪💪💪
Amazing ❣️
Proud to be a Swede ..
Just finnished reading his book .. that was a rough time but he was standing tall then and had an amazing career
Sad to see he has to endure the battle of his life lately 😔
Thank you Toronto for this. Honoring one of swedens greatest. Even one of the thoughest swedes out there cant fight ALS. Horrible disease.
Man that made me tear up, I am old enough to have watched him play, one of the greatest for sure. RIP Börje.
Vilken otrolig kämpe du alltid varit. Kärlek och respekt. 💪🌹💖
Bye Salming, we love you. May you R.I.P
My heart aches!!!
Wonderful and very emotional ceremony. I was fortunate to be at the game and there were very few dry eyes when I looked around. It was hard to not tear up in the stands. As a young adult who became a leafs fan growing up watching Mats Sundin I can’t help but feel like I missed out watching Borje play. Borje is the epitome of a hockey player and what it meant to be a Maple Leaf in those days. Every single player regardless of age or skill level should admire Borje Salming. Keep fighting Borje, Toronto is with you.
What a legend he is!
So heartbreaking to see this.
Rest in peace Börje Salming who passed yesterday 24th november 2022.
I will remember that name for a long long long time because he was such a legend and seemed to be very humble and nice.
I know where his career started and it was not in Canada, I am from the same city as him in northern sweden. My heart will always be black yellow and red hockey wise, those who know knows.
❤🥲👏
A warrior, a legend.
I'm glad he got to see them win. I wish him comfort, if nothing more.
Being able to celebrate Borje one last time was the best gift of all 👍❤️
Legend.
It was heartbreaking seeing Borje Salming crying
So glad the leafs won this game, it would have been horrible to do the man like that
Great guy, very sad 🇨🇦👍
Börje you are a living legend! I send all my strength to you and your family. And thank you Toronto for honouring the King! 💪🏼🏒🇸🇪
A true legend and pride for all of us in Sweden. I remember as a little kid watching him get that standing ovation from the Canadian fans when Sweden was to play Canada at the Canada Cup in 1976. I also remember meeting him in person just a few years back, humble, friendly and fun as he always is and he looked as if he could join any team still with that remarkable physique of his. Even though I'm much younger, I felt like as if I was an old man standing next to him. It's sad to see this horrible disease grabbing a hold of him, but it won't break his spirit. He is for sure one of the strongest human beings out there. Nothing but love and respect for him, my childhood hero. Leafs fans call him King, I always refer to him as God of hockey. Totally flawless and such an inspiration.
November 24 at 11.45 pm (Swedish time), he left us all. He may be gone, but he will never ever been forgotten. Not in Toronto, Sweden, NHL or in the world.
He is now not just "The King", but also "The Guardian Angel" of Toronto Maple Leafs... RIP warrior 💛💙 🤍💙
A true leaf and legend
omg i cryed my eyes out
Borje Salming has a heart as big as a house. Loved watching him play.
God bless him!!!🇨🇱🇨🇦
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Toronto Maple Leafs for recognizing Borje Salming during a time in which he needed it most.
I wonder how his daughter Bianca feels there ,fighting against the tears & see/help her father ,the super legend,become so sick,because of fuxxing ALS. Börje,1 of the first Swedes EVER,to become an NHL player.
Thank you so much for this tribute to the true king of Sweden 💙
Rest easy Börje💙💙💙💙
He was amazing
Will always be a leaf forever.....So emotional.
R.I.P Börje ❤❤❤
So sad and beutiful! Go Sweden!
Salming had heart and talent .. one of Leaf’s all-time greats
Notice the complete lack of bad words towards Börje. Not a single ugly heckler or jealous type. It is not out of respect for the disease, because Börje has always & will always be followed by beautiful, admiring words, from everyone who has seen him play, or heard him speak. It is so, that so rarely do we get to meet a person who is completely devoid of evil, who only radiates warmth, truth & goodness.
Börje is such a rare person.
You were our pioneer to the NHL, now soon you will be our pioneer & guide to our next lives. May you experience the best of both worlds, you deserve it! / Peter
I was moved. Remember him as a Swede born -76 hearing the stories of all kinds of surgery he has gone through.
I also see the sad reality of our mortality..
Very well done by Toronto Maple Leafs. His daughter (to the right of Börje), Bianca SALMING is a track and field athlete that competes in heptathlon for Swedens national team.
The Maple Leafs could use a Borje Salming right now.
RIP Borje I can’t believe he’s gone so soon after this
Respect hes a legend in all sweden
Awesome, thank you
Szép bizony ám. Svédben születet magyar gyerek aki imádja a jégkorongot ;)
Jag vet att Börje är hos Gud snart.
Jag är så stolt över att vara svensk, vi behöver fler "riktiga människor " som Börje Salming.
aldrig varit nån hockey fantast , men att se börje med sin familj motta detta stora pris och hyllning för vad han gjort i sin hockey karriär gör mig verkligen rörd , och nu är han dessutom borta , men kommer aldrig o glömmas , ett faktum , må börje vila i frid .
Vila i frid Börje
It’s so beutiful that leafs does this it was a really good honour. I wish börje the best with his fight with ALS ❤
Go BJ GO! thanks for all those great memories.
I’m not even a big hockey fan and I’m crying like a baby. 😢
Börje 👊🏻❤
Great night for the King Thanks T.M.L.,, this fcken disease took our father in 2004 , Salming was my dads hockey hero and also mine & my brothers since our first night in Canada in 74 ... Thanks Borje for your example of what it means to be tough in all sense of the word & a true gentleman at the same time.. R.I.P. you'll never be forgotten :(
A fierce warrior and a legend of the sport, afflicted by a horrible death sentence of a disease that can only be described as constant torture, you are not human if this did not move you.
Wow. Not much for these things but this was genuinely touching.
wow this hurt! :(
It is bone chilling to see such a vital strong dignified man being taken down by such a bastard disease
Прощай легенда! Ты был моим кумиром всю мою жизнь, первый раз увидела тебя в 1973 году в Москве на чемпионате мира по телевизору и была просто потрясена: абсолютный мужчина , бог, король, самый мужественный и самый благородный .... Куда уходят такие легенды? В самый лучший из миров, наверное...
❤️❤️❤️
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
hi toronto maple leafs my name is michelle toronto maple leafs
hi michelle my name is ryan michelle
R.I.P BÖRJE 💛💙💛💙💛💙❤
My aunt died of ALS after 3 years on September 14, 2022. ALS is a disease that is inhumane.
But Im glad they did the trip for this,it said in the papers ,If Börje does nt wanna go,we don t come".
I think this was a super tribute for a super hockey player, one of the greatest Leafs of all time...but, couldn't they find it in their hearts to mention Inge Hammastrom??? I grew up during this era and it was a big deal to have 2 Europeans on the team. If you didn't know the story you'd think Borge came over by himself...it's a big omission for whatever reason. I liked both of them.
And this is why we bleed blue and white.
Ber till Gud för dig Börje. Du är en hjälte för flera generationer ungar..Thommy
GLG.
1:45-2:00 I don't get it - what is this about?
So sad that Börje died two weeks later
Det var ju mot USA 1976.
As a Habs fans......You're far from mr Salming when you look at Matthews and Marner....... a mile difference between a a MAN and some little richy rich fortnite players......rip Borje
He got ALS short after taking the C19 vax
NO, Börje had covid before they started to vaccinate. STOP SPREADING LIES.
Bullshit and you know it! Why ruin a fine and emotional ceremony with your tin-foil hat theories? Börje is the first hockeyplayer i admiered growing up, the one who opened up the gates of NHL to not only Swedish but to all european hockey players. And made me a Leafs supporter for life!
My neighbour got ALS short after refusing to take the C19 vax.
Come on, man. All this is about Börje and celebrating his legacy and... this is what you feel you want to contribute to the comments?
Patetiskt. Visa lite respekt och skaffa en utbildning utöver livets hårda skola
My signed puck is a piece of history I'm glad to have🤘 Thanks for the memories ❤️
Im from Sweden