New York Rangers icon Rod Gilbert passed away at age 80 in August. Today the organization announced they will honor Mr. Ranger on opening night by wearing their white jerseys for warmup, all with the #7 and Gilbert on the back.
Afterwards, the players will sigh their jersey and it will be auctioned off to support the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Rod and his family gave so much of their time and efforts to help charitable organizations and were big supporters of the Garden of Dreams.
“For the Rangers home opener this season, both the date and opponent have a significant connection to Gilbert’s career,” the team said in a statement.