It wasn’t just on the skating rink that Ken Dryden made a name for himself. Sure, winning the Stanley Cup 6 times in the 1970s made Dryden a bona fide legend within the NHL community. But then again, that was hardly the highlight of his long, illustrious career. The Hockey Hall of Fame member was also an author, lawyer, Maple Leafs president, and member of Canada’s Parliament, underscoring how his life went far beyond the world of hockey. Obviously, when such a stalwart passes away, it’s nothing but heartbreak.
On September 5, hockey insider Frank Seravalli took to X to share the news of Dryden’s tragic passing. “ Hockey icon and the game’s conscience for the better part of six decades, the Montréal Canadiens announced the passing of legend Ken Dryden on Friday at the age of 78 after a