Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80

[ASFN Admin]

Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, had died. Gilbert's family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday. “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,” Rangers owner James Dolan said in a statement.

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