RIP Borje Salming

[Hornets]

Sad to hear this legendary Maple Leaf has passed away....one of the greatest D of all time.


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[weimy froob]

i do remember when he came over from sweden--one of the first do it and have an impact. RIP

Spoiler:

Prior to Salming's arrival in the NHL, most North Americans considered European players too soft to play in the NHL. North American ice hockey was played in a more physical style on a smaller rink, and hockey fights were common, while European ice hockey emphasised speed and skill on a larger ice surface. NHL sources even referred to players from Sweden as "Chicken Swedes." Salming's strong performances helped to permanently eradicate that reputation.

[Hornets]

i do remember when he came over from sweden--one of the first do it and have an impact. RIP

Spoiler:

Prior to Salming's arrival in the NHL, most North Americans considered European players too soft to play in the NHL. North American ice hockey was played in a more physical style on a smaller rink, and hockey fights were common, while European ice hockey emphasised speed and skill on a larger ice surface. NHL sources even referred to players from Sweden as "Chicken Swedes." Salming's strong performances helped to permanently eradicate that reputation.

You sure thought long and hard about this...my thread was almost a year ago!