Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Börje SalmingIt has been diagnosed withAmyotrophic lateral Sclerosis is also known as ALSLou Gehrig’s Disease, announced the team Wednesday. I intend to continue doing so.”ALSA progressive neurological disease that causes paralysis, the inability of swallowing, respiratory failure, and ultimately death. SalmingAccording to a statement from the doctor,“About 70% of all diagnoses indicate that the disease has already begun.” withThe symptoms are caused by the spinal cord. The ALSSociety of Canada estimates there are approximately 3,000 Canadians who live in Canada withThe disease. SalmingPioneering European star, he played 1,099 games withThe LeafsIt ranks fourth among the team’s career scoring leaders with 768 points.

Source: CBC News August 11, 2022 19:30 UTC