<div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/351106.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> The NHL Alumni Association recently announced the passing of Gene Carr, a former NHL player, at the age of 72. Carr, a prominent figure in the hockey world during the 1970s, was drafted fourth overall in 1971 by the St. Louis Blues. His career in the NHL spanned eight seasons, with his most notable performance in the 1977-78 season. During this season, he achieved his career-best, scoring 19 goals and totaling 56 points in 80 games, playing for both the LA Kings and the Pittsburgh Penguins. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLAlumni/status/1735407682595569811?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> <q>The NHL Alumni Association is deeply saddened to learn that Gene Carr has passed away at the age of 72. Gene was drafted 4th overall to the @StLouisBlues in the 1971 draft. Gene would play 465 regular-season games, scoring 215 points in the @NHL with the Blues, @NYRangers, @LAKings, @penguins, and Atlanta Flames. His exceptional skating and flowing blonde hair wasn't all Gene was known for; he was also known for loving his teammates and having some celebrity friends, including the Eagles rock band. His stories were nothing short of unbelievable. We send our deepest condolences to Gene's family, friends, and former teammates during this very difficult time.</q> <h2>Multi-Team Alumni Gene Carr Remembered For Famous Friends</h2> One of the unique aspects of Carr's career was that he played at a time when players did not wear helmets. This allowed his distinctive blonde hair to become a signature feature, making him easily recognizable on the ice. Beyond his on-ice achievements, Carr was also known for his association with a circle of celebrities, including the famous rock band The Eagles. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NYP_Brooksie/status/1735435061061673275?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> Throughout his NHL tenure, Carr played in 465 games, scoring 79 goals and accumulating 215 points. His career saw him donning jerseys for various teams, including the St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, LA Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Atlanta Flames. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1735402799624860048?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> Carr's passing marks the end of an era and the loss of a player who not only left his mark on the game but also became a notable personality within the sport. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/hockey_samurai/status/1735415608915685427?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl-team/los-angeles-kings/Former-Nhler-Passes-Away-At-72?fbclid=IwAR1lQ52CoqTjaOgHSXhCIJf8jObAROT8lBRs1RApB7GmaueOdJj8g67XTik' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>As Read On Blade Of Steel - Former Nhler Passes Away At 72</a>