India, Sept. 15 -- The NHL Alumni Association announced on Monday that Hall of Fame goaltender Eddie Giacomin, best known for his time with the New York Rangers, has passed away at the age of 86. He spent 11 out of his 13 NHL seasons with the Rangers, becoming a fan favorite and a franchise icon. His time with the Blueshirts came to an abrupt end just four games into the 1975-76 season after the team placed him on waivers, as reported by The New York Post. Giacomin was claimed by the Detroit Red Wings on October 29, 1975.

In a tribute on X, the official account of the Rangers wrote, "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 B...