The New York Islanders were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary power-forward and Hockey Hall of Fame member Clark Gillies on Friday night.
So was the hockey world at large.
Gillies was a larger-than life figure, a Hockey Hall of Famer and an important figure in the game. After news of his passing, the hockey world mourned and shared their memories and condolences.
Hockey World Mourns and Celebrates Clark Gillies
The hockey world shares memories and condolences of late Islanders legend
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