2004–05 Calgary Flames season

NHL team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2004–05 2004 Calgary Flames Western Northwest Did not play Darryl Sutter Darryl Sutter Jarome Iginla Pengrowth Saddledome Lowell Lockmonsters (AHL)Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) The 2004–05 Calgary Flames season was the 25th National Hockey League season in Calgary. All games of this season were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time. As a result, the Flames were unable to raise their Western Conference championship banner until the start of 2005–06 season. NHL lockout Flames owner, and NHL Chairman of the Board, Harley Hotchkiss was a key figure in the resolution of the labour dispute. Initially taking a low key role, Hotchkiss was thrust into the spotlight when he was invited by NHLPA president Trevor Linden to last-ditch meeting in January 2005 to save the season.NHL, NHLPA meeting in Chicago, cbc.ca, Accessed November 27, 2006 While that meeting was unsuccessful in resolving the dispute, the two would continue to meet until an agreement was finally hammered out on July 13, 2005. Hotchkiss' role in the negotiations was prominently mentioned when he was voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.Owner Harley Hotchkiss inducted into Hockey Hall of FameApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes , Calgary Flames press release, accessed November 27, 2006 Defenceman Mike Commodore created a stir early on in the lockout when he stated during a radio interview for The Fan 960 in Calgary that he would accept a salary cap if it meant resolving the lockout.Flames' Commodore would accept cap, tsn.ca, October 28, 2004 I'll risk the slap on the wrist. I don't want to spend however long my career lasts playing here in the American Hockey League, so I think whatever it takes. It's got to be give and take on both sides, not one side can be making all the money. But if (a salary cap is) what it takes -- the sport has to go on -- so I'm going to say, yeah. Commodore was also critical of the leadership of the NHLPA: I don't think it's being handled well at all. The thing is, you look at the PA and who's in charge ... it's all the guys that have made $30 million playing this game. If there's never another game of hockey ... and they don't make another cent playing in the NHL, they're gonna be all right. Unlike other players who made similar statements, Commodore never retracted his comments. During the lockout, the Flames heavily promoted their Western Hockey League team, the Calgary Hitmen. The result was that the Hitmen obliterated the WHL record for attendance by over 40,000 with a season mark of 362,227.WHL records https://web.archive.org/web/20070813203124/http://whl.ca/records/?id=42 2007-08-13 , whl.ca, accessed November 27, 2006 The mark would also set a CHL record. The Hitmen's average of 10,062 was the highest average of any junior or professional hockey team in North America. Schedule background:#fff; border-top:#CE1126 5px solid; border-bottom:#F3BC52 5px solid; 2004–05 scheduleFlames to play Vancouver, Edmonton and Chicago in pre-season action http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000314 Calgary Flames April 30, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040812160639/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000314 August 12, 2004Calgary Flames 2004-05 National Hockey League Schedule http://www.calgaryflames.com/schedule/schedule.html Calgary Flames April 13, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040805150642/http://www.calgaryflames.com/schedule/schedule.html August 5, 2004 y background:#fff; border-top:#CE1126 2px solid; border-bottom:#F3BC52 2px solid; Preseason Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || September 24 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 2 || September 25 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 3 || September 28 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 4 || September 30 || Chicago Blackhawks |- | 5 || October 1 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 6 || October 3 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 7 || October 7 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 8 || October 8 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- y background:#fff; border-top:#CE1126 2px solid; border-bottom:#F3BC52 2px solid; Regular season Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || October 13 || @ Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 2 || October 15 || @ Los Angeles Kings |- | 3 || October 17 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 4 || October 19 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 5 || October 21 || St. Louis Blues |- | 6 || October 23 || Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 7 || October 26 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 8 || October 29 || @ Colorado Avalanche |- | 9 || October 30 || @ Phoenix Coyotes |- | 10 || November 2 || Nashville Predators |- | 11 || November 4 || Colorado Avalanche |- | 12 || November 6 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 13 || November 9 || Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 14 || November 11 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 15 || November 12 || @ Florida Panthers |- | 16 || November 14 || @ Carolina Hurricanes |- | 17 || November 18 || Nashville Predators |- | 18 || November 20 || Chicago Blackhawks |- | 19 || November 23 || @ St. Louis Blues |- | 20 || November 24 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 21 || November 26 || Colorado Avalanche |- | 22 || November 28 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 23 || November 30 || Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 24 || December 2 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 25 || December 3 || Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 26 || December 5 || @ Colorado Avalanche |- | 27 || December 7 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 28 || December 9 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 29 || December 11 || Detroit Red Wings |- | 30 || December 14 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 31 || December 16 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 32 || December 18 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 33 || December 21 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 34 || December 27 || Minnesota Wild |- | 35 || December 29 || Philadelphia Flyers |- | 36 || December 31 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 37 || January 3 || San Jose Sharks |- | 38 || January 6 || @ Nashville Predators |- | 39 || January 7 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 40 || January 9 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 41 || January 11 || Dallas Stars |- | 42 || January 14 || Ottawa Senators |- | 43 || January 16 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 44 || January 17 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 45 || January 19 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 46 || January 21 || New York Islanders |- | 47 || January 23 || Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 48 || January 25 || @ Dallas Stars |- | 49 || January 27 || @ Phoenix Coyotes |- | 50 || January 29 || New Jersey Devils |- | 51 || February 1 || San Jose Sharks |- | 52 || February 3 || New York Rangers |- | 53 || February 5 || Detroit Red Wings |- | 54 || February 7 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 55 || February 8 || Phoenix Coyotes |- | 56 || February 10 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 57 || February 16 || @ Los Angeles Kings |- | 58 || February 17 || @ San Jose Sharks |- | 59 || February 19 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 60 || February 24 || Minnesota Wild |- | 61 || February 26 || Boston Bruins |- | 62 || March 1 || @ St. Louis Blues |- | 63 || March 2 || @ Dallas Stars |- | 64 || March 4 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 65 || March 6 || @ Atlanta Thrashers |- | 66 || March 8 || @ Nashville Predators |- | 67 || March 10 || Chicago Blackhawks |- | 68 || March 12 || St. Louis Blues |- | 69 || March 15 || Minnesota Wild |- | 70 || March 17 || Phoenix Coyotes |- | 71 || March 19 || @ Colorado Avalanche |- | 72 || March 20 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 73 || March 22 || Washington Capitals |- | 74 || March 24 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 75 || March 26 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 76 || March 27 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 77 || March 30 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 78 || April 2 || Dallas Stars |- | 79 || April 4 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 80 || April 6 || @ Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 81 || April 7 || @ San Jose Sharks |- | 82 || April 10 || Colorado Avalanche |- Transactions The Flames were involved in the following transactions from June 8, 2004, the day after the deciding game of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, through February 16, 2005, the day the 2004 season was officially cancelled.Hockey Transactions Search Results http://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=&Team=Flames&BeginDate=2004-06-08&EndDate=2005-02-16&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 Pro Sports Transactions June 12, 2018 Trades Date Details Ref 2004 06 25 To Calgary Flames 1st-round pick in 2004 2nd-round pick in 2004 To New York Rangers 1st-round pick in 2004 8th-round pick in 2004Flames get their type of players at NHL draft http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000300 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040708062016/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000300 July 8, 2004 June 28, 2004 2004 06 26 To Calgary Flames 3rd-round pick in 2004 3rd-round pick in 2004 To Columbus Blue Jackets 2nd-round pick in 2004 2004 08 26 To Calgary Flames Daymond Langkow To Phoenix Coyotes Denis Gauthier Oleg Saprykin FLAMES ACQUIRE DAYMNOD LANGKOW FROM COYOTES http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001038 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041118142936/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001038 November 18, 2004 August 26, 2004 Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2004 07 02 Byron Ritchie Florida Panthers 3-year Free agency Flames sign centre Byron Ritchie http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000301 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040805140402/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000301 August 5, 2004 July 2, 2004Calgary Flames contract status for 2004-05 NHL season http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000291 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040805140032/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000291 August 5, 2004 2004 07 06 Carsen Germyn Norfolk Admirals (AHL) Free agency CALGARY FLAMES SIGN FREE AGENTS http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001015 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040806044655/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001015 August 6, 2004 July 6, 2004 Mark Giordano Owen Sound Attack (OHL) Free agency Davin Heintz Swift Current Broncos (WHL) Free agency Dustin Johner South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) Free agency Patrik Nilson Laredo Bucks (CHL) Free agency Richie Regehr Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) Free agency Justin Taylor Red Deer Rebels (WHL) Free agency 2004 08 05 Jason Wiemer Minnesota Wild 3-year Free agency FLAMES SIGN FORWARD JASON WIEMER http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001034 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040820132207/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001034 August 20, 2004 August 5, 2004Calgary Flames contract status for 2004-05 NHL season http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000291 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20050221100449/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000291 February 21, 2005 2004 09 07 Sebastien Centomo Toronto Maple Leafs Free agency FLAMES SIGN GOALTENDER SEBASTIEN CENTOMO http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001040 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041118144506/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001040 November 18, 2004 September 7, 2004 2004 09 15 Anders Eriksson Columbus Blue Jackets Free agency FLAMES SIGN DEFENCEMAN ANDERS ERIKSSON http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001052 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041118153649/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001052 November 18, 2004 September 15, 2004 Players lost Date Player New team ViaIn parentheses is the player’s free agency group on July 1 if applicable. Ref 2004 07 01 Dave LowryLowry was inactive during the 2004–05 season and announced his retirement on August 10, 2005.32207 Dave Lowry, retrieved April 13, 2022Lowry retires, joins Hitmen as assistant coach http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000504 Calgary Flames June 23, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20051213215335/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000504 December 13, 2005 August 10, 2005 Contract expiration (III) https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1832688 2004 free agents ESPN.com July 1, 2004 November 8, 2015 Jesse WallinWallin retired.29021 Jesse Wallin, retrieved April 13, 2022 Contract expiration (VI) Brad WerenkaWerenka, who last played during the 2000–01 season, retired.68669 Brad Werenka, retrieved April 13, 2022 Contract expiration (III) 2004 07 06 Craig Conroy Los Angeles Kings Free agency (III) Kings sign C Conroy away from Flames http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nhl/id/1835340 ESPN.com April 13, 2022 July 6, 2004 2004 07 15 Krzysztof Oliwa New Jersey Devils Free agency (III) Oliwa a Devil again https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/oliwa-a-devil-again-1.477371 CBC April 13, 2022 July 15, 2004 2004 09 02 Petr Buzek HC Dukla Jihlava (ELH) Free agency (UFA) Streichsbierová Eva Obránce Petr Buzek se vrací domů http://hcdukla.cz/clanek.asp?id=667 HC Dukla Jihlava April 13, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041021021812/http://hcdukla.cz/clanek.asp?id=667 October 21, 2004 Czech September 2, 2004 Martin Sonnenberg Phoenix Coyotes Free agency (VI) Coyotes Sign Six Players to AHL Contracts https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/coyotes-sign-six-players-to-ahl-contracts/n-3082316 OurSports Central April 13, 2022 September 2, 2004 2004 09 25 Dany Sabourin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) Free agency (UFA) More Inkings: AHL Pens Sign Ten http://www.wbspenguins.com/Newsroom/Team%20News/Stories%20&%20Releases/09252004%20AHL%20Pens%20Ink%20Five.asp Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins April 13, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20050322040209/http://www.wbspenguins.com/Newsroom/Team%20News/Stories%20&%20Releases/09252004%20AHL%20Pens%20Ink%20Five.asp March 22, 2005 September 25, 2004 2004 10 05 Dean McAmmond Albany River Rats (AHL) Free agency (III) NHL veteran opts for stint in minors https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1895801 ESPN.com April 13, 2022 October 5, 2004 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2004 07 01 Ville Nieminen 1-year Option exercised 2004 07 02 Chris Simon 1-year Re-signing Flames re-sign big winger Chris Simon http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000302 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040807074406/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000302 August 7, 2004 July 2, 2004 2004 07 20 Marcus Nilson 3-year Re-signing FLAMES SIGN FORWARD MARCUS NILSON http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001016 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803144252/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001016 August 3, 2004 July 20, 2004 2004 07 26 Mike Commodore 2-year Re-signing Flames sign defenceman Mike Commodore http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000308 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803140827/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000308 August 3, 2004 July 26, 2004 2004 08 03 Denis Gauthier 2-year Re-signing Arbitration avoided: Gauthier and the Flames reach agreement http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000310 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040808095851/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000310 August 8, 2004 August 3, 2004 2004 08 18 Jordan Leopold 1-year Re-signing FLAMES SIGN DEFENCEMAN JORDAN LEOPOLD http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001036 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040820132203/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001036 August 20, 2004 August 18, 2004 2004 08 23 Miikka Kiprusoff 1-year Arbitration award Kipper is back with one-year contract http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000321 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040824142117/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000321 August 24, 2004 August 23, 2004 2004 09 15 Lynn Loyns Re-signing Forward Lynn Loyns signs with Calgary http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000343 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041009175330/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000000343 October 9, 2004 September 15, 2004 Dion Phaneuf Entry-level FLAMES SIGN DEFENCEMAN DION PHANEUF http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001050 Calgary Flames April 12, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041118152445/http://www.calgaryflames.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=press_rel&file_num=0000001050 November 18, 2004 September 15, 2004 Draft picks Calgary's picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft held at Raleigh, North Carolina.2004 NHL Entry Draft results https://web.archive.org/web/20060415085048/http://www.nhl.com/draft/2004/round1.html April 15, 2006 , nhl.com, accessed November 27, 2006 The Flames had the 24th overall pick in the draft, the first time they picked outside of the top 20 since 1995. RndPickPlayerNationalityPositionTeam (league)NHL statisticsGPGAPtsPIM124Kris ChuckoLWSalmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)20002370Brandon PrustCLondon Knights (OHL)48640751151036398Dustin BoydCMoose Jaw Warriors (WHL)220323163414118Aki SeitsonenCPrince Albert Raiders (WHL) 4121Kris HoggLWKamloops Blazers (WHL) 6173Adam PardyDCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)342448522696182Fred WiknerFFrolunda Jr. 7200Matthew SchneiderCTri-City Americans (WHL) 7213James SprattGSioux City Musketeers (USHL) 9279Adam CracknellRWKootenay Ice (WHL)21021224346 Farm teams Lowell Lockmonsters The Flames American Hockey League affiliate for the second year was the Lowell Lockmonsters, whom they shared with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Lockmonsters finished with a franchise best record of 47–27–5–1, good for third in the Atlantic Division. The Lockmonsters would be bounced from the playoffs in the second round, however. Chuck Kobasew led Lowell with a franchise record 38 goals, while Brent Krahn recorded six shutouts in only 35 games as he played backup to Carolina's top goaltending prospect, Cam Ward. Las Vegas Wranglers The Las Vegas Wranglers were the Flames ECHL affiliate for the second year in 2004–05. The second year club finished with a 31–33–8 record, missing the playoffs after finishing 7th in the West Division. Notes References Category:Calgary Flames seasons Calgary Flames season, 2004-05 Cal Calgary Flames Calgary Flames Category:2000s in Calgary