Hockey Hall of Famer and Toronto Maple Leafs legend Börje Salming has died at the age of 71.
Maple Leafs president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan issued a statement about Salming:
Toronto Maple LeafsStatement from Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan on the passing of Börje Salming: <a href="https://t.co/zguKOyVLmM">pic.twitter.com/zguKOyVLmM</a>
"The Toronto Maple Leafs mourn the loss of Börje Salming. Börje was a pioneer of the game and an icon with an unbreakable spirit and unquestioned toughness. He helped open the door for Europeans in the NHL and defined himself through his play on the ice and through his contributions to the community.