Borje Salming shares heartbreaking video to fans as he battles ALS

Borje Salming is one of the greatest Toronto Maple Leafs of all time. The Swedish defensemen almost singlehandedly changed how European player were viewed with his style of play.

Unfortunately Salming recently shared that he was battling ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Salming who is not one to give up is battling this disease with courage and strength. Unfortunately it was announced yesterday that ALS had taken his ability to speak.

Salming previously asked for his privacy, but wanted to share a message with the fans who'd loved and supported him for his entire career.

The clip is absolutely heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Salming family as they continue this courageous battle.

Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins agree on a new contract

Insider reveals what the price to acquire Jeremy Swayman is, it's astronomically high

The hockey world mourns the loss of 27-year-old defenceman Yegor Sorokin

Arber Xhekaj drops the gloves with Zack MacEwen after questionable hit

Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly make decision on Max Pacioretty's future

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube gets honest when asked about Nick Robertson

14 players on waiver wire for October 5th; Avalanche claim defenceman from Pittsburgh

Johnny Gaudreau's former team releases details about honouring him opening night

Brenden Dillon lays massive open ice hit on Sabres forward JJ Peterka

Officials stop U9 hockey game in Hamilton due to a brawl between parents and a coach