NHL; Rangers Great Gilbert Dies At 80

August 23, 2021 3:50 am

UNDATED (AP) – Hockey Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert has died at 80.  Gilbert spent his entire career with the New York Rangers from 1962-77, putting up big numbers despite a spinal fusion. He was the team’s all-time scoring leader when he was released by the team, finishing with 406 goals and 1,021 points.  The eight-time All-Star also played for Team Canada in the Summit Series against the USSR in 1972. Gilbert was a First Team All-Star in 1972, the year he helped the Rangers reach the Stanley Cup Final as one-third of the famous GAG Line with Jean Ratelle and Vic Hadfield. The team didn’t provide details of Gilbert’s death.