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.

Wayne Thomas, former NHL goaltender and San Jose Sharks executive, passed away at 77 after battling cancer. Thomas played eight seasons in the NHL, ea