I’m a new Maple Leafs fan, and I wanted to learn more about the team’s history. They’re one of the Original Six, so there’s plenty to catch up on. I asked ChatGPT for help putting together this list of players by decade.

1920s

Hap Day: A defenseman on the 1932 Stanley Cup team who later coached the Leafs.

Babe Dye: Led the NHL in goals three times during the 1920s.

John Ross Roach: A goaltender who helped the team reach the playoffs several times.

Ace Bailey: A scorer whose career ended after an injury on the ice.

Bert Corbeau: A physical defenseman and team leader.

Reg Noble: Played both forward and defense during the team’s early years.

Jack Adams: Played for Toronto in the early 1920s before his better-known coaching career.

Stan Jackson: A regular contributor, though not one of the team’s stars.

Harry Cameron: One of the highest-scoring defensemen of his era.

Joe Primeau: The center and playmaker on the “Kid Line.”

1930s

Charlie Conacher: A high-scoring member of the “Kid Line” and a fan favorite.

Busher Jackson: A scorer and playmaker on the “Kid Line.”

Joe Primeau: Centered the “Kid Line” and was known for his passing.

King Clancy: Played several positions and became a fan favorite.

Red Horner: A tough, physical defenseman.

Syl Apps: A center known for his skill, sportsmanship and leadership.

Turk Broda: Helped the Leafs win in goal in the late ’30s and ’40s.

Baldy Cotton: Known more for his defense than his scoring.

Hap Day: Moved into coaching and led the Leafs to multiple Stanley Cups.

Nick Metz: A dependable player on several successful Leafs teams.

1940s

Syl Apps: Remained one of the team’s leading players.

Turk Broda: Helped the Leafs win several Stanley Cups in goal.

Teeder Kennedy: A team leader who scored in important games.

Max Bentley: One of the Leafs’ leading scorers.

Bill Barilko: Scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in 1951, shortly before his death.

Gus Mortson: A rugged, physical defenseman.

Harry Watson: A consistent scorer for the Leafs.

Cal Gardner: A two-way center.

Jim Thomson: A steady defenseman in the Leafs’ zone.

Wally Stanowski: A defenseman who also contributed to the scoring.

1950s

Tim Horton: A respected defenseman known for his strength and durability.

Johnny Bower: A long-serving goaltender on successful Leafs teams.

George Armstrong: A longtime captain and steady player.

Frank Mahovlich: A powerful forward with speed and a scoring touch.

Red Kelly: Played both defense and center.

Bert Olmstead: An experienced playmaker and team leader.

Ted Kennedy: Continued to lead the team and score important goals.

Sid Smith: A regular scorer for the Leafs.

Tod Sloan: An aggressive forward who could score.

Harry Lumley: A dependable goaltender.

1960s

Dave Keon: A two-way player known for his skating and sportsmanship.

Ron Ellis: A right wing who contributed on offense and defense.

Bob Pulford: A forward and penalty killer known for his work ethic.

Allan Stanley: An experienced, steady defenseman.

Terry Sawchuk: Played effectively in goal late in his career.

Carl Brewer: A mobile defenseman with an aggressive style.

Andy Bathgate: A forward who contributed to the Leafs’ scoring.

Norm Ullman: A consistent scorer.

Dick Duff: A fast forward with a scoring touch.

Johnny Bower: Helped the Leafs win Stanley Cups in goal in the early ’60s.

1970s

Darryl Sittler: A high-scoring center and team captain.

Lanny McDonald: A fan favorite known for his goals and mustache.

Börje Salming: An early European NHL player known for his skill and toughness on defense.

Ian Turnbull: A scoring defenseman whose records included a five-goal game.

Mike Palmateer: An acrobatic goaltender who was fun to watch.

Dave Williams: “Tiger” Williams was known for physical play and penalty minutes.

Norm Ullman: Continued to score as one of the team’s veterans.

Paul Henderson: A Leafs scorer best known for his 1972 Summit Series performance.

Rick Vaive: Began his career late in the decade and went on to score heavily for the Leafs.

Ron Ellis: Remained a reliable veteran.

1980s

Rick Vaive: The team captain became the first Maple Leaf to score 50 goals in a season and did it three times in the 1980s.

Darryl Sittler: A leading scorer whose time with the Leafs ended early in the decade.

Börje Salming: Remained one of the Leafs’ leading defensemen.

Wendel Clark: Drafted first overall in 1985 and became a fan favorite for his toughness and scoring.

Gary Leeman: A versatile forward with a scoring touch.

Lanny McDonald: A consistent scorer before moving on from Toronto.

Russ Courtnall: A fast, skilled winger.

Vincent Damphousse: A promising young center during his time with the Leafs.

John Anderson: A consistent scorer.

Al Iafrate: A defenseman known for his powerful slap shot.

1990s

Doug Gilmour: Joined in 1992 and became a team leader with strong playoff performances.

Mats Sundin: One of the team’s most consistent scorers.

Wendel Clark: Returned to the Leafs mid-decade and remained a fan favorite.

Felix Potvin: “The Cat” helped the Leafs succeed in goal in the early ’90s.

Curtis Joseph: Joined late in the decade and helped the team through several playoff runs.

Dave Andreychuk: Scored heavily, particularly on the power play.

Alexander Mogilny: A fast forward with a scoring touch.

Steve Thomas: A hard-working forward who scored in important games.

Gary Roberts: Contributed toughness and goals during the Leafs’ playoff runs.

Tie Domi: An enforcer who became a favorite with Leafs fans.

2010s

Phil Kessel: A fast, high-scoring forward.

Dion Phaneuf: A physical defenseman who served as captain.

James van Riemsdyk: A scorer who worked in front of the net.

Auston Matthews: Drafted first overall in 2016 and quickly became a leading goal scorer.

Mitch Marner: A creative playmaker.

Morgan Rielly: A mobile defenseman who helped move the puck into the offensive zone.

Frederik Andersen: A regular, dependable starter in goal.

John Tavares: Joined in 2018 as an experienced center and leader.

Nazem Kadri: A two-way player who contributed in important games.

Jake Gardiner: A skating defenseman who ran the power play.