Feb 25, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Former Rangers star Rod Gilbert speaks during a banner raising ceremony for former Ranger star Jean Ratelle before a game between the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
It was a sad day in the hockey and New York sports world yesterday. Legendary New York Ranger, Rod Gilbert passed away at the age of 80. Gilbert is the leading scorer in the history of the Rangers and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Rod Gilbert played 18 seasons with the Rangers, from 1960 through 1978, and was known as Mr.