The New York Rangers announced that Rod Gilbert passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday evening.
Rangers CEO, James Dolan said in a statement,
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Gilbert – one of the greatest Rangers to ever play for our organization and one of the greatest ambassadors the game of hockey has ever had. While his on-ice achievements rightly made him a Hall of Famer, it was his love for the Rangers and the people of New York that endeared him to generations of fans and forever earned him the title, ‘Mr.