Overview

• The San Jose Sharks announced on July 16 that Thomas had died at 77 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
• He recorded a 103-93-34 mark in 243 NHL games from 1972 to 1981 with Montreal, Toronto and New York and earned All-Star honors in 1976.
• After retiring as a player, he led the IHL’s Salt Lake City Eagles to a Turner Cup championship in 1986 and served as goaltending coach for the Rangers, Blackhawks and Blues.
• Thomas joined the Sharks in 1993 as an assistant coach and assistant to the general manager, ultimately retiring in 2015 as assistant general manager and vice-president.
• He is survived by his wife, three daughters, a brother and grandchildren and remained deeply involved in their lives following his retirement.