Börje Salming – Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman 1973-1989
Borje Salming was very close to capturing the number one spot on the list.
There’s no doubt that he’s one of the best defensemen in Maple Leafs history having been a Norris trophy finalist four times.
No Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman has recorded more goals or points than Borje Salming.
Like Dave Keon, Salming has a retired number in the rafters and a statue on Legends Row.
Toronto Maple Leafs Career Achievements
Statue on Legends Row
Number “21” Retired by Toronto Maple Leafs
#8 on Top 100 Toronto Maple Leafs
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
Most Career Goals by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History (148)
Most Career Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History (768)
150 Career NHL Goals (42th by NHL Defensemen)
787 Career NHL Points (17th by NHL Defensemen)
Best Toronto Maple Leafs Seasons in the 70’s
1974-75:
12 Goals
Led Toronto Defense in Goals
2nd NHL All-Star Team
4th in Norris trophy voting
1975-76:
16 Goals (7th in NHL Defensemen)
57 Points (7th in NHL Defensemen)
Led Toronto Defense in Points
2nd NHL All-Star Team
Norris Trophy Finalist (3rd in voting)
Played in NHL All-Star Game
1976-77:
78 Points (4th in NHL Defensemen)
2nd Most Single Season Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
1st NHL All-Star Team
Norris Trophy Runner-Up
4th in Hart Trophy voting
Played in NHL All-Star Game
1977-78:
16 Goals (9th in NHL Defensemen)
76 Points (3rd in NHL Defensemen)
Led Toronto Defense in Goals and Points
3rd Most Single Season Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
2nd NHL All-Star Team
4th in Norris trophy voting
Played in NHL All-Star Game
1978-79:
17 Goals (6th in NHL Defensemen)
73 Points (2nd in NHL Defensemen)
Led Toronto Defense in Goals and Points
4th Most Single Season Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
2nd NHL All-Star Team
Norris Trophy Finalist (3rd in voting)
7th in Hart Trophy voting
1979-80:
19 Goals (4th in NHL Defensemen)
71 Points (3rd in NHL Defensemen)
Led Toronto Defense in Goals and Points
6th Most Single Season Goals by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
6th Most Single Season Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
2nd NHL All-Star Team
Norris Trophy Runner-Up