Mike Palmateer – Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltender 1976-1980 & 1982-84
When people talk about the greatest Leafs goaltenders of all-time, Mike Palmateer always seems to be underrated.
His first few seasons in Toronto were amazing and he was 5th in Hart trophy voting in 1979.
Unfortunately, Mike Palmateer suffered some bad injuries during the 1979-80 season and was never the same player.
Toronto Maple Leafs Career Achievements
#58 on Top 100 Toronto Maple Leafs
6th Most Career Wins in Toronto Maple Leafs History (129)
Best Toronto Maple Leafs Seasons in the 70’s
1976-77:
23 Wins (8th in NHL)
.904 Save Percentage (7th in NHL)
8th in NHL All-Star Team voting
1977-78:
34 Wins (3rd in NHL)
.911 Save Percentage (4th in NHL)
7th Most Single Season Wins in Toronto Maple Leafs History
7th in NHL All-Star Team voting
1978-79:
26 Wins (3rd in NHL)
.909 Save Percentage (3rd in NHL)
5th in Hart Trophy voting
3rd in NHL All-Star Team voting