Ian Turnbull – Defenseman 1973-1981
Ian Turnbull is another legendary Maple Leafs defenseman from the 1970’s. He may be the greatest goal scoring defenseman in Leafs history.
Turnbull holds the NHL record for most goals in a games by a defenseman (5). He also holds the Leafs records for most single season goals (22) and most single season points (79).
In 580 games with the Maple Leafs, he scored 112 goals which in the second most by a defenseman in Leafs history.
Toronto Maple Leafs Career Achievements
#42 on Top 100 Toronto Maple Leafs
2nd Most Career Goals by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History (112)
4th Most Career Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History (414)
123 Career NHL Goals (69th by Defensemen in NHL History)
440 Career NHL Points (92nd by Defensemen in NHL History)
Best Toronto Maple Leafs Seasons in the 70’s
1975-76:
20 Goals (4th in NHL Defensemen)
56 Points (8th in NHL Defensemen)
Led Toronto Defense in Goals
4th Most Single Season Goals by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
1976-77:
22 Goals (3rd in NHL Defensemen)
79 Points (3rd in NHL Defensemen)
Led Toronto Defense in Goals and Points
Most Single Season Goals by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
Most Single Season Points by a Defenseman in Toronto Maple Leafs History
NHL Record for Most Goals in One Game by a Defenseman (5)
7th in NHL All-Star Team voting
Played in NHL All-Star Game
1977-78:
14 Goals (10th in NHL Defensemen)
61 Points (6th in NHL Defensemen)
1978-79:
63 Points (6th in NHL Defensemen)