Rod Gilbert

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Chris Kreider wins first ever Rod Gilbert 'Mr. Ranger' Award ... (Forever Blueshirts)

Eventually, Gilbert became synonymous with the Blueshirts and earned the nickname Mr. Ranger. At the start of the season the Rangers announced they would honor ...

“I’d like to congratulate Chris on being the inaugural winner of the Rod Gilbert “Mr. Ranger” Award,” Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury said in a statement. Last season, he was the team’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player that best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice for humanitarian contributions in their community. Charity: Of all the Rangers, he’s currently the most giving. At the start of the season the Rangers announced they would honor his memory with a #7 patch on their sweater. The kid from Montreal became a New Yorker and loved every second of it. For 18 seasons from 1960-61 to 1977-78, he was Broadway’s brightest star and the face of the franchise.

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Chris Kreider wins first 'Mr. Ranger' award in honor of Rod Gilbert (Newsday)

Rod Gilbert's widow, Judy, and former Ranger Adam Graves presented Kreider with the award.

In 52 games with Hartford, he had nine goals and 26 assists, for 35 points. Alexandar Georgiev’s personal seven-game win streak ended, as he allowed four goals on 24 shots. Gilbert’s widow, Judy, and former Ranger Adam Graves presented Kreider with the award.

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