2004–05 Toronto Maple Leafs season

NHL hockey team season March 2026 July 2013 NHL 2004–05 2004 Toronto Maple Leafs Eastern Northeast Did not play John Ferguson, Jr.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=227918&hubname=nhl-maple_leafs Rough Stint in Toronto for Ferguson April 24, 2011 The Sports Network Pat Quinnhttps://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/TOR/coaches.html Toronto Maple Leafs Coaches April 24, 2011 Hockey-Reference Mats Sundinhttps://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/TOR/captains.html Toronto Maple Leafs Captains April 24, 2011 Hockey-Reference Bryan McCabeGary Roberts Air Canada Centre St. John's Maple LeafsPensacola Ice Pilots The 2004–05 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 88th season of the franchise, 78th season as the Maple Leafs. The entire season's games were cancelled as a result of the 2004–05 NHL lockout.https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1992793 Lockout over salary cap shuts down NHL Associated Press February 16, 2005 August 15, 2007 Offseason Key dates prior to the start of the season: The 2004 NHL entry draft took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 26-27, 2004. The free agency period began on July 1.https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/623512391.html?dids=623512391:623512391&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+25%2C+2004&author=Steve+Conroy&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=HOCKEY%3B+NHL+NOTES%3B+A+valuable+commodity%3B+Nylander+a+must-sign+for+Bruins&pqatl=google Hockey; NHL Notes; A valuable commodity; Nylander a must-sign for Bruins April 25, 2004 April 24, 2011 Boston Herald November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106125154/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/623512391.html?dids=623512391:623512391&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+25,+2004&author=Steve+Conroy&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=HOCKEY%3B+NHL+NOTES%3B+A+valuable+commodity%3B+Nylander+a+must-sign+for+Bruins&pqatl=google dead Schedule The Maple Leafs preseason and regular season schedules were announced on July 14, 2004.Leafs Announce 2004-05 Schedule http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4623&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041010195907/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4623&e=AdminGroup October 10, 2004 July 14, 2004 background:#fff; border-top:#00205B 5px solid; border-bottom:#00205B 5px solid; 2004–05 scheduleToronto Maple Leafs Schedule 2004-05 https://www.espn.co.uk/nhl/equipo/calendario?nombre=tor&temporada=2005 ESPN.com April 28, 2022 y background:#fff; border-top:#00205B 2px solid; border-bottom:#00205B 2px solid; Preseason Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || September 24 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 2 || September 25 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 3 || September 28 || Buffalo Sabres |- | 4 || October 1 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 5 || October 2 || Ottawa Senators |- | 6 || October 5 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 7 || October 8 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 8 || October 9 || Detroit Red Wings |- y background:#fff; border-top:#00205B 2px solid; border-bottom:#00205B 2px solid; Regular season Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || October 15 || @ New Jersey Devils |- | 2 || October 16 || Ottawa Senators |- | 3 || October 19 || Florida Panthers |- | 4 || October 21 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 5 || October 23 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 6 || October 26 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 7 || October 29 || @ Carolina Hurricanes |- | 8 || October 30 || New York Rangers |- | 9 || November 2 || Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 10 || November 6 || Boston Bruins |- | 11 || November 9 || @ New York Islanders |- | 12 || November 11 || @ New York Rangers |- | 13 || November 13 || @ Boston Bruins |- | 14 || November 15 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 15 || November 16 || Dallas Stars |- | 16 || November 18 || @ New Jersey Devils |- | 17 || November 20 || Philadelphia Flyers |- | 18 || November 23 || Washington Capitals |- | 19 || November 27 || Buffalo Sabres |- | 20 || November 30 || @ Calgary Flames |- | 21 || December 2 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 22 || December 4 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 23 || December 7 || Boston Bruins |- | 24 || December 9 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 25 || December 11 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 26 || December 13 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 27 || December 14 || New York Islanders |- | 28 || December 16 || Atlanta Thrashers |- | 29 || December 18 || Calgary Flames |- | 30 || December 21 || @ Boston Bruins |- | 31 || December 23 || @ Carolina Hurricanes |- | 32 || December 27 || @ Colorado Avalanche |- | 33 || December 28 || @ St. Louis Blues |- | 34 || December 30 || @ Nashville Predators |- | 35 || January 1 || @ Boston Bruins |- | 36 || January 4 || Boston Bruins |- | 37 || January 6 || @ Atlanta Thrashers |- | 38 || January 8 || New Jersey Devils |- | 39 || January 10 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 40 || January 11 || Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 41 || January 14 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 42 || January 15 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 43 || January 18 || New York Islanders |- | 44 || January 20 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 45 || January 22 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 46 || January 24 || Carolina Hurricanes |- | 47 || January 26 || @ Florida Panthers |- | 48 || January 27 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 49 || January 29 || Ottawa Senators |- | 50 || February 1 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 51 || February 3 || Washington Capitals |- | 52 || February 5 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 53 || February 7 || San Jose Sharks |- | 54 || February 8 || @ New York Rangers |- | 55 || February 10 || Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 56 || February 15 || Carolina Hurricanes |- | 57 || February 18 || Buffalo Sabres |- | 58 || February 19 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 59 || February 22 || Florida Panthers |- | 60 || February 24 || New Jersey Devils |- | 61 || February 26 || Atlanta Thrashers |- | 62 || March 1 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 63 || March 2 || @ Florida Panthers |- | 64 || March 5 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 65 || March 8 || Philadelphia Flyers |- | 66 || March 10 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 67 || March 12 || Ottawa Senators |- | 68 || March 13 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 69 || March 15 || Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 70 || March 17 || Minnesota Wild |- | 71 || March 19 || New York Rangers |- | 72 || March 20 || @ Washington Capitals |- | 73 || March 22 || Phoenix Coyotes |- | 74 || March 25 || @ Atlanta Thrashers |- | 75 || March 26 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 76 || March 28 || Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 77 || March 31 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 78 || April 2 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 79 || April 3 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 80 || April 5 || @ New York Islanders |- | 81 || April 8 || @ Washington Capitals |- | 82 || April 9 || Buffalo Sabres |- Transactions The Maple Leafs 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=Maple+Leafs&BeginDate=2004-06-08&EndDate=2005-02-16&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 Pro Sports Transactions April 27, 2022 Trades The Maple Leafs did not make any trades. Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2004 07 28 Jason MacDonald New York Rangers 1-year Free agency Former Baby Habs joining AHL Leafs https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/1099423461/ Newspapers.com Daily Gleaner September 7, 2024 28 July 29, 2004 Jason MacDonald... has confirmed he's signed a one-year, two-way contract with Toronto Players lost Date Player New team ViaIn parentheses is the player’s free agency group on July 1 if applicable. Ref 2004 07 01 Ron FrancisFrancis was inactive during the 2004–05 season and announced his retirement on September 14, 2005.LeBRUN PIERRE Francis retires after 23 years https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/francis-retires-after-23-years/article18247886/ The Globe and Mail April 28, 2022 en-CA September 15, 2005 Contract expiration (III) https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1832688 2004 free agents ESPN.com July 1, 2004 November 8, 2015 Calle JohanssonJohansson retired.714 Calle Johansson, retrieved April 28, 2022 Contract expiration (III) Bryan MarchmentMarchment was inactive during the 2004–05 season.8966 Bryan Marchment, retrieved April 28, 2022 Contract expiration (III) 2004 07 12 Mike Minard Manitoba Moose (AHL) Free agency (VI) Moose sign Minard for second go-around https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/moose-sign-minard-for-second-go-around/n-3060507 OurSports Central April 28, 2022 July 12, 2004 2004 07 28 Tom Fitzgerald Boston Bruins Free agency (III) Bruins agree to terms with Tom Fitzgerald http://bostonbruins.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=1313 Boston Bruins April 11, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803020812/http://bostonbruins.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=1313 August 3, 2004 July 28, 2004 2004 08 19 Robert Reichel HC Litvinov (ELH) Free agency (III) Leaf no more: Reichel joins Litvinov http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story.asp?ID=95520&hubName=nhl-maple_leafs TSN.ca April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041222130437/http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story.asp?ID=95520&hubName=nhl-maple_leafs December 22, 2004 August 19, 2004 2004 09 07 Sebastien Centomo Calgary Flames Free agency (UFA) 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 18 Pierre Hedin Modo Hockey (SHL) Free agencyHedin had two years remaining on a three-year contract.Maple Leafs' Contract Status For 2004-05 http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=News&ctype=News&n=4613&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041109112145/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=News&ctype=News&n=4613&e=AdminGroup November 9, 2004 The Maple Leafs retained his NHL rights through the 2006–07 season.NHL Releases Free Agent List https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/nhl-releases-free-agent-list/c-426863 NHL.com November 10, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220306210846/https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/nhl-releases-free-agent-list/c-426863 March 6, 2022 July 1, 2007 https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/hedinpi01.html Pierre Hedin April 24, 2011 Hockey-Reference 2004 09 19 Josh Holden HPK (Liiga) Free agency (VI) Josh Holdenista HPK:n tuorein vahvistus http://www.hpk.fi/service/gpublisher/action.do?operation=printpage&pageid=254&news=1 HPK April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040925152259/http://www.hpk.fi/service/gpublisher/action.do?operation=printpage&pageid=254&news=1 September 25, 2004 Finnish September 20, 2004 2004 10 07 Christian Chartier Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) Free agency (UFA) Fisher Josh WRANGLERS D UP http://www.lasvegaswranglers.com/wranglers.aspx?pid=106&pressid=124 Las Vegas Wranglers April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041206030248/http://www.lasvegaswranglers.com/wranglers.aspx?pid=106&pressid=124 December 6, 2004 October 7, 2004 2004 11 02 Aaron Gavey Storhamar Dragons (Norway) Free agency (UFA) g/gaveyaa01 Aaron Gavey, retrieved April 28, 2022 2004 12 10 Jamie Hodson Fresno Falcons (ECHL) Free agency (UFA) Reading Works Sign and Trade Deals With Fresno and Bakersfield https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/reading-works-sign-and-trade-deals-with-fresno-and-bakersfield/n-3114501 OurSports Central April 28, 2022 December 10, 2004 2004 12 22 Drake Berehowsky Skelleftea AIK (Allsvenskan) Free agency (III) Toronto-back klar för Skellefteå http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/sport/story/0,2789,579080,00.html Aftonbladet April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041229172653/http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/sport/story/0,2789,579080,00.html December 29, 2004 Swedish December 22, 2004 2005 01 31 Trevor Kidd Orebro HK (SWE-3) Free agency (III) k/kiddtr01 Trevor Kidd, retrieved April 28, 2022 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2004 06 18 Ken Klee 2-year Re-signing Klee, Tucker Re-Sign With Leafs http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=press_releases&ctype=press_releases&n=4598&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040629152319/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=press_releases&ctype=press_releases&n=4598&e=AdminGroup June 29, 2004 June 18, 2004 Darcy Tucker 3-year Re-signing 2004 06 30 Ed Belfour 3-year Re-signing Ed Belfour Agrees To Terms With Maple Leafs http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4612&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040804112243/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4612&e=AdminGroup August 4, 2004 June 30, 2004 Aki Berg 1-year Re-signing Maple Leafs Sign Three Players http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4611&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040704081251/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4611&e=AdminGroup July 4, 2004 June 30, 2004 Marc Moro 2-year Re-signing Rogers Brian More Moro means "Bad to the Bones" http://www.sjmapleleafs.ca:80/News/Features/feature16.asp St. John's Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040814224008/http://www.sjmapleleafs.ca:80/News/Features/feature16.asp August 14, 2004 Joe Nieuwendyk 1-year Re-signing Gary Roberts 1-year Re-signing 2004 08 05 Nik Antropov 1-year Re-signing Maple Leafs Re-Sign Nik Antropov http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4632&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041010200445/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4632&e=AdminGroup October 10, 2004 August 5, 2004 Bryan McCabe 2-year Re-signing Maple Leafs Re-Sign Bryan McCabe http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4631&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041010200005/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4631&e=AdminGroup October 10, 2004 August 5, 2004 2004 08 06 Mikael Tellqvist 2-year Re-signing Leafs Re-Sign Tellqvist And Wilm http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4634&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040812091122/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4634&e=AdminGroup August 12, 2004 August 6, 2004 Clarke Wilm 1-year Re-signing 2004 08 10 Tomas Kaberle 2-year Re-signing Maple Leafs Re-Sign Tomas Kaberle http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4637&e=AdminGroup Toronto Maple Leafs April 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040814055926/http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=Press_Releases&ctype=Press_Releases&n=4637&e=AdminGroup August 14, 2004 August 10, 2004 Draft picks The 2004 NHL entry draft was the 42nd NHL entry draft. Toronto's picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft in Raleigh, North Carolina.https://records.nhl.com/draft/draft-hosts Draft Hosts NHL Records April 19, 2026 April 19, 2026 NHL Records http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2004e.html 2004 NHL Entry Draft Picks Hockeydb January 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110204053732/http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2004e.html February 4, 2011 live Round # Player Position Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League) 3 90 Justin Pogge Goaltender Prince George Cougars (WHL) 4 113 Roman Kukumberg Right wing Dukla Trencin (Extraliga) 5 157 Dmitry Vorobyov Defenceman Lada Togliatti (RSL) 6 187 Robbie Earl Left wing University of Wisconsin (Big Ten) 7 220 Maxim Semenov Defenceman Lada Togliatti (RSL) 8 252 Jan Steber Centre Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) 9 285 Pierce Norton Right wing Thayer Academy (USHS-MA) Farm teams The Maple Leafs' top affiliate was the St. John's Maple Leafs in the American Hockey League. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_affiliations_parent.php?tmi=8490 Toronto Maple Leafs Minor League Affiliate History Hockeydb January 23, 2011 This was the last season this team played in St. John's before it relocated as the Toronto Marlies.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/baby-leafs-to-leave-st-john-s-after-14-seasons-1.497193 Baby Leafs to leave St. John's after 14 seasons CBC.ca August 9, 2004 The Maple Leafs' secondary affiliate was the Pensacola Ice Pilots in the ECHL. Notes References Toronto Maple Leafs season, 2004-05 Category:Toronto Maple Leafs seasons Toronto