Top 5 Leafs

Good afternoon folks. Since the Leafs haven't given us much hope or happiness lately. I have decided to provide to you what I believe at the top 5 Leafs of all time. Alot of these players I didn't watch but I do recognize their achievements and would like to remind all of you of some great players that I have been part of this organization.

5. G - Johnny Bower #1 

Nicknamed "the China Wall" he was a spectacular goalie for the blue and white. He played 12 seasons for the Leafs and won the Stanley cup 3 times in the early 60s (1962, 1963, 1964) and won again in 1967. He was a first team Allstar in 1961, and played in the Allstar game. He is a two time Vezina Trophy winner, which recognizes the best goalie that season. Johnny, the Leafs could use you today!





4. C - Dave Keon #14
He was the Leafs 3rd all time scoring leader with 858pts in 1062 games. He joined the leafs in 1960/61 season and won the Calder trophy (rookie of the year) after netting 45 points that season. He hoisted the Stanley Cup 4 times and was named team captain in 1969. He was An 8-time all-star, rookie of the year (1961), Lady Byng winner (1962, 1963), Conn Smythe winner (playoff MVP in 1967) and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1968. 

3. C- Darryl Sittler #27

He was the 2nd all time Leafs scorer with 916 points in 844 GP. In 1972/73 season he was the Leafs leading scorer with 29 goals and 77 total points. After his 1972/73 season, he became a scoring machine netting 100, 90, 117, 87, 97, and 96 points in the next eight seasons. He is famous for his 10 point night (6 goals, 4 assists) against the Bruins.



2. C- Matts Sundin #13






My favourite Leaf of all time, Matts is the alltime scoring leader for the blue and white. He has 987 points in 981 GP for the Leafs. He sits in the top 25 all time for scoring leaders in the NHL, the guy was simply amazing. He's played 67 playoff games and has 70 points in those game. Matts put the team on his back on numerous occassions. He was known for his wicked slapshot from the top of the cirlce and his lethal backhand. He became the teams captain in the 1996/97 after the depature of Doug Gilmour.

1. D- Borje Salming #21



He was 4th all time in franchise points with 768 points, while being a defenseman. Nicknamed, 'the King' he was the best defenseman of his era and was the first European born player to make an impact in the NHL. He played 17 seasons for the blue & white and his 620 career assists is still ranks #1 in the organization. He scored 39 points in his rookie season, posting a plus 38 rating and being voted the Leafs rookie of the year. He was a fearless player and often provided intimidation for the opposition.