Borje Salming
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Borje Salming, a Swedish defenseman, became one of the first European players to make a substantial impact in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Kiruna, Sweden, Salming began his professional hockey career with Brynäs IF in the Swedish Elite League. His exceptional skills on the ice soon caught the attention of NHL scouts, leading to his recruitment

Borje Salming, a Swedish defenseman, became one of the first European players to make a substantial impact in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Kiruna, Sweden, Salming began his professional hockey career with Brynäs IF in the Swedish Elite League. His exceptional skills on the ice soon caught the attention of NHL scouts, leading to his recruitment

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1974-1990

Goals

150

Assists

637

#75 All-Time

Points

787

Plus/Minus

175

#91 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1974-1989

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

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1990

Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

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Born Apr 17th, 1951

Age 73 years old

Height / Weight 6' 1" 193 lbs

Position D

Sweater # 21

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