Rick Vaive Autographs
Rick Vaive is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who was born on May 14, 1959, in Ottawa, Ontario. Vaive started his hockey career in 1978 when he was drafted fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL Entry Draft. He played for several teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Buffalo Sabres, and had his most successful years with the Maple Leafs. Vaive played as a right-winger and was known for his scoring ability and physical play. During his 12-year playing career, he scored a total of 441 goals and 347 assists in 876 regular-season games.
Vaive's time with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1980 to 1987 was the most successful period of his career. He scored over 50 goals in three consecutive seasons, a feat that only two other NHL players had accomplished before him. He also helped lead the Maple Leafs to the playoffs in five of the seven seasons he played with them. Despite his success on the ice, Vaive was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987, where he spent two seasons before being traded once more to the Buffalo Sabres. Vaive finished his playing career with the Sabres in 1992.
Overall, Vaive was a dynamic player whose goal-scoring prowess made him one of the most feared right-wingers of his time. In recognition of his contributions to the game, he was elected to the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. He is also a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2016. Vaive currently works as a hockey analyst and is active with various charitable organizations, including the Rick Vaive Foundation, which supports children's charities in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Current items with a signature of Rick Vaive
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Traded items with a signature of Rick Vaive
The most expensive item with a signature of Rick Vaive (RICK VAIVE O-PEE-CHEE AUTO LOT (10 SIGNED CARDS)) was sold in September 2025 for $272.55 while the cheapest item (AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CARD RICK VAIVE SABRES NICE C08680) found a new owner for $0.15 in December 2015. The month with the most items sold (66) was May 2025 with an average selling price of $11.17 for an autographed item of Rick Vaive. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2024 with $164.34 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.35 was December 2015. In average, an autographed item from Rick Vaive is worth $9.05.
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Latest News about Rick Vaive
Trade rumours swirl after Rick Vaive sleeps through practice, loses captaincy | (02/21/2019): After wearing the ‘C’ for the Maple Leafs since the 1981-82 season, Vaive became the third consecutive man to fill the role and have it end on a bad note. Rick Vaive Drops Name From NHL concussions Lawsuit (11/29/2013): TORONTO (AP) — Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive has asked that his name be removed from the concussions lawsuit against the NHL. NHL concussion lawsuit: Rick Vaive wants out (11/29/2013): After all news for several days seemed to be in favor of the pending lawsuit against the NHL, a chink in the armor has appeared in the form of a major name wanting out. Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive asks for his name to be removed fr (11/29/2013): Vaive's lawyer claims the former 50-goal man wasn't provided with a copy of the claim beforehand Former Leafs captain Rick Vaive wants out of NHL concussion lawsuit (11/29/2013): Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive has asked that his name be removed from the concussion lawsuit against the NHL, with his lawyer saying the former 50-goal scorer misunderstood that nature of the proceeding being brought against the league. 
Older News Stories about Rick Vaive
Former Leafs sniper Rick Vaive to coach Oakville minor midgets (06/2012): OAKVILLE BEAVER — In the biggest season of their minor hockey careers, the Oakville minor midget AAA Rangers will have a big-name behind their bench.
