Legendary NHL executive Cliff Fletcher is being remembered as a "great man" by the hockey community following his passing. Fletcher, who spent decades shaping the league, is perhaps best known for orchestrating the trade that sent Dave Gilmour from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Calgary Flames in 1980, a move that significantly impacted the team's fortunes and helped establish the Flames as a perennial playoff contender. Throughout his illustrious career, Fletcher held various roles, including serving as the general manager of the Maple Leafs, Flames, and St. Louis Blues, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. As tributes pour in from across the hockey world, Fletcher's enduring legacy as a shrewd and respected executive is being celebrated by fans and colleagues alike.

Cliff Fletcher, known for Gilmour trade with Maple Leafs, recalled as 'great man'  NHL.com