Former Flames, Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher dies at 90

Former Toronto Maple Leafs president and General Manager, Cliff Fletcher, has died at the age of 90, the Leafs franchise confirmed on Friday.

Fletcher, a long-time NHL executive, spent seven decades with six NHL organizations and led the Calgary Flames to a Stanley Cup win in 1989.

His longest tenure came with the Leafs, spending 25 seasons with the club in various positions and serving most recently as a senior advisor.

Fletcher served as team president during one of Toronto’s most impressive playoff runs, leading them to within a game of the Cup final in 1993.

“The Toronto Maple Leafs and its fans will remain grateful for the many contributions Cliff made to the organization and the game of hockey,” the Leafs wrote in a social media post. “

“He will always be remember as part of our hockey family. The club extends our deepest condolences to the Fletcher family, including his children Chuck and Kristy, their families, and his partner Linda.