Wayne Thomas, who played his final four NHL seasons with the New York Rangers and later served as their goaltending

Wayne Thomas, a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers who played eight seasons in the NHL and later served as an executive with the San Jose Sharks, has died. The Sharks announced Wednesday that the 77-year-old, who had cancer, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Wayne Thomas played eight NHL seasons before a post-playing career that included over two decades with the Sharks.