The New York Rangers have announced plans to acknowledge Rod Gilbert — affectionately known as “Mr. Ranger” — throughout the upcoming season. The Rangers legend and Hockey Hall of Famer passed away at the age of 80 in August.
The celebration of Gilbert’s career and impact in New York will start during warmups for the Blueshirts’ home opener on Oct. 14 against the Dallas Stars at the Garden. Rangers players will wear the white warm-up jerseys traditionally worn in the 60’s and 70’s, emblazoned with “Gilbert” and No. 7 on the back.