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Rod Gilbert

1960–1978 · Mr Ranger, the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 1,021 points.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Rod Gilbert ranks #2218 globally and #123 in Ice hockey, with a GOAT Score of 76.3 (86.7 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

How the GOAT Score is calculated →

Sources: NHL official records, Hockey Reference, Hockey Hall of Fame · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 91%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
76.3
In-sport score
86.7
Ice Hockey
Cross-sport score
76.3
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 48/100 · total legacy 76.5
Career points
1,021
Career goals
406
All-Star selections
8
Games played
1,065
Masterton Trophies
1

Category profile

Dominance
82
Peak
90
Longevity
90
Honours
82
Statistics
92

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
196045
196150
196254
196359
196463
196568
196672
196777
196881
196986
197090
197195
197287
197379
197471
197564
197656
197748
197840

Data sources

  • NHL official records
  • Hockey Reference
  • Hockey Hall of Fame

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Rod Gilbert ranks #123 in Ice Hockey

Rod Gilbert ranks #123 in Ice Hockey and #2218 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 86.7/100.

The verified career covers 1960–1978 and 19 documented seasons. Peak is 90/100, with Statistics the strongest category at 92/100 (15% weight). Key metrics: Career points 1021, Career goals 406, All-Star selections 8, Games played 1065.

Nearest context: ahead Bob Gainey (86.7); behind Jacques Laperrière (86.7). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Rod Gilbert GOAT Score explained

Dominance82/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak90/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 90/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity90/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 90/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours82/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics92/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 92/100, based on the verified career record.

Rod Gilbert — frequently asked

Is Rod Gilbert the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Rod Gilbert ranks #123 in Ice Hockey with a GOAT Score of 86.7/100, behind Wayne Gretzky (97.8).
What is Rod Gilbert's GOAT Score?
86.7/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 82 (25%), Peak 90 (20%), Longevity 90 (20%), Honours 82 (20%), Statistics 92 (15%).
Where does Rod Gilbert rank all time?
#2218 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #123 in Ice Hockey.
Rod Gilbert vs Bob Gainey: who ranks higher?
Rod Gilbert ranks higher at 86.7 versus Bob Gainey at 86.7, a margin of 0.0 points.

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