Several locals make Maple Leafs Top 100 list

As part of their 100th Anniversary, the Toronto Maple Leafs have put together a list of the top 100 players in franchise history.

A panel of 31 (including a fan vote) ranked the players, and a couple area legends made the list.

Tim Horton of Cochrane was tops around Northern Ontario, coming 6th on the list while Schumacher’s own Frank Mahovlich came in at #9.

Dave Keon was #1 on the list, while Syl Apps and Ted Kennedy rounded out the top 3.

Here’s where other locals ranked on the list:

• Allan Stanley (23rd)
• Bill Barilko (36th)
• Gus Mortson (56th) *born in New Liskeard but spent his sunset years in Timmins
• Bob Nevin (64th)

According to a release from the Maple Leafs, each committee member submitted a ranked list with a first-place rank garnering 100 points and a 100^th place rank receiving one point. 191 of 949 eligible players received at least one vote. Ten different players received at least one first-place vote from the committee.

CLICK HERE for the full release, as well as the full list.