Maple Leafs legend Doug Gilmour finally reveals how he received his amazing nickname

Beloved Maple Leafs icon Doug Gilmour has finally revealed how he earned his notorious nickname in the NHL.

Doug Gilmour is celebrated as one of the greatest Maple Leafs of all time. Known for his tenacity on the ice, incredible offensive abilities, and a career-high 127 points in the 1992-93 season, Gilmour left a lasting impact on the team. His playoff performances were equally impressive, leading the Maple Leafs to many victories, particularly during the 1992-94 years, where he amassed 63 points in just 39 playoff games.

Gilmour's infamous nickname, "Killer" is well-known among fans and was explained by Gilmour himself on episode 313 of the @MissinCurfew Podcast. He shared:

Gilmour received the nickname "Killer" from Brian Sutter, the team captain of the St. Louis Blues, during Gilmour's rookie season with the club in 1983-84.

Notorious for his nickname, Gilmour played with a ferocious edge throughout his 20-year career and was inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011.

Source: HockeyDBDoug Gilmour Statistics

Oilers' Darnell Nurse Deep Fries Maple Leafs Enforcer Ryan Reaves For Dangerous Hit

Player Safety Reportedly Makes Controversial Decision on Zach Whitecloud's hit on Leafs' Matthew Knies

Craig Berube Shares Surprising Update on Leafs Winger Matthew Knies

Craig Berube Shares Exciting News Regarding Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews

Leafs Goalie Joseph Woll Admits to Using Matthew Knies Injury as Motivation to Stick it to Vegas

The NHL's Treatment of Ryan Reaves Versus Their Treatment of Zach Whitecloud Causing Unrest in Toronto

Leafs Coach Craig Berube Shares Update on Matthew Knies, Does His Best to Avoid $25,000 Fine

Leafs' Nikita Grebenkin Could Face Supplemental Discipline After NHL Debut

Dirty, Dangerous Hit Forces Leafs Winger Matthew Knies Into Concussion Protocol

Ex-Leafs Goalie Ilya Samsonov Reveals his Biggest Regret About His Time in Toronto