Who was the second player in Rangers history to have his number retired? On May 17, 1965 Eddie Giacomin was signed by the Rangers. At first he was a flop and demoted to the minors. It was a good move.
Today's question comes from Sybil Grafstein of Queens. Take it away Sybil: I'VE HEARD A LOT ABOUT PAST RANGERS GOALIES, ED GIACOMIN, CESARE MANIAGO AND GILLES VILLEMURE. WHO WAS THE BEST?
Goalie Ed Giacomin turned away 29 shots during the 5-0 victory, making him the franchise leader in shutouts at 41. "On the way out we made the obligatory stop at the merchandise stand and I picked ...
During Emile Francis' early reign as Rangers general manager he preferred what was then the order of the day; play one goalie and not to worry about a back-up. As a result, The Cat made Ed ...