Former Teammates and Others React to Death of Rangers Legend Harry Howell

Zak Chiger Updated: Mar 10, 2019

The passing of Rangers great Harry Howell has been felt across the hockey community, by both his former teammates and others involved in the game he loved.

Our #NYR family mourns the passing of Blueshirts legend and Hall of Famer Harry Howell.

Harry will always remain in our hearts and his #3 will forever grace The Garden rafters. pic.twitter.com/1rk92DaQ0A
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 10, 2019

Very saddened with the passing of my former teammate Harry Howell. Harry was like a big brother to me and included me as a family member. I’m blessed to have received his love and support . Harry you were a true pillar & a great leader. RIP #3 in the Garden rafters forever.
— Rod Gilbert (@rodgilbert7) March 10, 2019

Harry was a first-class individual, as was his whole family,” former Rangers forward Vic Hadfield, Howell’s teammate for eight seasons, said on Sunday. “We were very, very close, the two families. Harry was a very humble guy, the nicest guy, someone who would give you the shirt off his back. Just a wonderful individual.
“When we first went to New York, he took us in and made sure we all had places to live and were able to get to the games. We just watched what he was doing. He wasn’t boisterous, but he was a quiet leader and just a genuine good guy.”
NHL.com

Harry Howell was a great hockey player and a better person. Sad to see the "hockey lifer" has passed away. His Norris Trophy speech, that he was glad to have won when he did, because Bobby Orr was going to win it for a long time was hilarious and prescient.
— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) March 10, 2019

Commissioner Bettman statement on the passing of Harry Howell. pic.twitter.com/KE77pAsbFW
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 10, 2019

"One of the most iconic players in franchise history, Harry's Hall of Fame accomplishments on the ice were exceeded only by the tremendous gentleman he was off the ice."

Full statement from Glen Sather on the passing of #NYR legend Harry Howell
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 10, 2019

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