Anders Börje Salming ; 17 April 1951 – 24 November 2022) was a Swedish ice hockey player. He was a defenceman who played professionally for 23 seasons, for the clubs Brynäs IF, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and AIK. He spent 16 seasons with the Maple Leafs, who retired his number 21 in 2016. Salming holds several Maple Leafs records, including the most assists.
Salming in 2012
Salming with All-Star Legends 2008 in Toronto
Salming's exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame
Image: Front Angle of Borje Salming Statue at Legends Row (photo by Djuradj Vujcic)
Defence or defense in ice hockey is a player position that is primarily responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring. They are often referred to as defencemen, D, D-men or blueliners. They were once called cover-point.
Ray Bourque, the highest-scoring defenceman in NHL history.