Gilbert dies at 80, was Hall of Fame forward for Rangers
Played 18 seasons with New York, is its all-time leading scorer with 1,021 points
August 22, 2021
Rod Gilbert, the leading scorer in the history of the New York Rangers and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 80 years old.
Gilbert played his entire 18-season NHL career with the Rangers, scoring 1,021 points (406 goals, 615 assists) in 1,065 regular-season games and 67 points (34 goals, 33 assists) in 79 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He ranks first in New York's history in goals and points, is second in assists and third in games played.
"Rod Gilbert's impact on the National Hockey League and the New York Rangers over the past 62 years was profound -- both on and off the ice," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. "As a player, he was revered by his teammates, respected by his opponents and absolutely beloved by Rangers' fans. Throughout his 18 NHL seasons, all with the Rangers, he was among the greatest offensive players of his era and truly entertained fans across the League on a nightly basis.
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