The rise , fall and redemption of Rick Vaive

​Rick Vaive was the first 50-goal scorer in the history of the storied Toronto Maple leafs franchise –  but his accomplishments are often overlooked  because he played on some of the most pitiful teams in Leafs history.

He’d be named captain at just 22-years old and would reel off three 50-goal seasons,  but the Leafs were in shambles – and soon, Vaive’s career would be too.

While he was winning battles on the ice, away from the arena he was no match for the demons that would hasten his exit from the NHL and haunt him long after his career was over. 

This is the story of Rick Vaive – his achievements, his struggles, and his road to redemption. 

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