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The Greatest Toronto Maple Leafs Players From A-Z

By Stephen Nixon

Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats Sundin #13 on March 22, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)
Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats Sundin #13 on March 22, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 17: Wendel Clark #17 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates . (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 17: Wendel Clark #17 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates . (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) /

A. Armstrong, George

The name George Armstrong is synonymous with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Armstrong is on a short list of people that played 21 seasons in the NHL and even shorter list to do it all with one franchise.

With 1,188 games played, Armstrong is the Leafs leader in that category and is fifth in team scoring with 713 points.

Other Notables: Syl Apps

B. Broda, Turk

There’s no question that Broda is the greatest goalie in Toronto Maple Leafs history.

With 304 career wins, Broda is the franchise leader in that category. Not only that, but he finished his career with two Vezina Trophies and five Stanley Cup’s.

Another fun fact about Broda is that he was traded to Toronto for $8,000, so that deal goes down as one of the worst trades in NHL history.

Other Notables: Johnny Bower, Ed Belfour

C. Clark, Wendel

The former first-overall pick in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft is just as beloved today as he was when he played.

They just don’t make players like Clark anymore, which is why he’s so special. He could run you through a wall, beat up the toughest guy and then score a highlight-reel goal, all in one shift.

If it wasn’t for injuries, Clark could have been a Hall-of-Famer, but he still had a fantastic career finishing with 564 career points.

Other Notables: Charlie Conacher

D. Day, Hap

I’m going to go out on a limb and say not too many people reading this had the privilege of watching Hap Day’s career.

Playing his first season in 1924, Day was involved with the Leafs until 1950. After playing 13 seasons with the Leafs, he then coached the team for another 10 seasons.

After winning one Stanley Cup as a player, he was even more successful as a coach, winning five Stanley Cups behind the bench.

Other Notables: Tie Domi

E. Ellis, Ron

Ellis is one of the best wingers in Leafs history and is also one of the most underrated.

When you think of the Leafs franchise, Ellis’ name isn’t one that comes into conversation that often, but it should.

He had 11 seasons of 20 or more goals and was a key part of the Leafs last Stanley Cup win in 1967.

Other Notables: Bill Ezinicki

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