Ed Giacomin, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose goaltending keyed the rise of the New York Rangers in the late 1960s and early 1970s, died Monday at age 86.
“Eddie Giacomin was an integral member of the New York Rangers for a decade and personified what being a Ranger is all about, both to his teammates and the Blueshirts faithful,” the Rangers said in a post on social media. “You cannot discuss the history of this organization and not immediately think of Eddie.
“The great Rod Gilbert called him the heart of their team, and we cannot think of a greater honor to bestow on one of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game.