Nov 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller (far right) watches the play against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSThe Leafs brass has been reminded that a Cup-winning coach is still on the market
Nov 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) slides into Winnipeg Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) after being tripped by defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) during the first period at the American Airlines Center.
JETSConcern builds over Dylan DeMelo's health for the Jets after the win in Dallas
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14)
STARSJamie Benn calls out his teammates after an ugly home loss to the Jets
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

RICK VAIVE

May 14, 1959  
Ottawa, ON, CA

Right wing  
6'0"  
Entry drafts
SHERBROOKE CASTORS
TORONTO MARLBOROS
VANCOUVER CANUCKS
NHL earnings$ 1 050 000
Rick Vaive stats hockey
STATS
RICK VAIVE
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
1976-77LHJMQ - CAS68515911093-1810132378-
1977-78LHJMQ - CAS687679155199-9841238-
WJC-20 - CA63-34-------
1978-79WHA - BIR75263359248-------
1979-80NHL - TOR22971677-31-111-
NHL - VAN4713821111-------
1980-81NHL - TOR75332962229-31-14-
1981-82NHL - TOR77543589157-------
1982-83NHL - TOR78512879105-42576-
1983-84NHL - TOR76524193114-------
1984-85NHL - TOR72353368112-------
WM - CA1062816-------
1985-86NHL - TOR6133316485-96289-
1986-87NHL - TOR7332346661-1342623-
1987-88NHL - CHI76432669108-562838-
1988-89NHL - BUF2819133264-52138-
NHL - CHI3012132560-------
1989-90NHL - BUF7029194874-64266-
1990-91NHL - BUF7125275274-61236-
1991-92NHL - BUF2013414-------
AHL - AME1249134-1644810-
1992-93AHL - CAN3816153134-------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL8764413477881445-54271643111-
AHL5020244438-1644810-
LHJMQ136127138265292-27181735116-
WHA75263359248-------
WM1062816-------
WJC-2063-34-------
NHL SALARIES
RICK VAIVE
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
1989-9030325 000-325 000
1990-9131325 000-650 000
1991-9232400 000-1 050 000
TOTAL1 050 000-
AWARDS
RICK VAIVE
1977-78U20Bronze
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
RICK VAIVE
February 18, 1980

Rick Vaive is traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs with Bill Derlago. In return, the Vancouver Canucks acquired Jerry Butler and Dave Williams.

September 3, 1987

Rick Vaive is traded to the Chicago Blackhawks with Bob McGill and Steve Thomas. In return, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Ed Olczyk and Al Secord.

December 26, 1988

Rick Vaive is traded to the Buffalo Sabres. In return, the Chicago Blackhawks acquired Adam Creighton.