Former New York Ranger Rod Gilbert attends the Madison Square Garden 2015 Walk Of Fame Inductions at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage) NEW YORK - 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.
He was 80.Gilbert's family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday. The team didn't provide details."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.RELATED: Goaltending great Henrik Lundqvist announces retirement at age 39"While.