2001–02 New York Rangers season

NHL hockey team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2001–02 2001 New York Rangers Eastern 11th Atlantic 4th 36–38–4–4 19–18–1–1 17–20–3–3 227 258 Glen Sather Ron Low Mark Messier Theoren FleuryBrian LeetchEric Lindros Madison Square Garden 18,038 (99.1%) Hartford Wolf PackCharlotte Checkers Eric Lindros (37) Brian Leetch (45) Eric Lindros (73) Theoren Fleury (216) Eric Lindros (+19) Mike Richter (24) Mike Richter (2.95) The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 76th season. During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record.2001–02 New York Rangers Roster and Statistics Hockey-Reference.com https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NYR/2002.html March 3, 2023 Their 11th-place finish in the Eastern Conference kept them out of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth straight season for the first time since the 1950–51 to 1954–55 seasons.Reel Ursula Rangers aim higher by firing Low The Hour Associated Press April 15, 2002 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xxMhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VXUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1262,1974988 June 12, 2010New York Rangers Hockey-Reference https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NYR/history.html March 17, 2026 Head coach Ron Low was fired after the season.New York Rangers fire coach Ron Low Bangor Daily News April 16, 2002 C5 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2457&dat=20020416&id=mKRJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iQ0NAAAAIBAJ&pg=4970,165100&hl=en February 29, 2016 Pre-season On September 20, 2001, in the middle of a 2–2 game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers, the game was stopped. A message from United States President George W. Bush about the September 11 attacks was broadcast on the arena video screen. After the message, the game did not resume and it was declared a 2–2 tie.Hockey's Book of Firsts, p.71, James Duplacey, JG Press, 978-1-57215-037-9 Regular season The Rangers struggled in short-handed situations, finishing the regular season with the most power-play opportunities against (398), the most power-play goals allowed (80) and the lowest penalty-kill percentage (79.90%).2001–02 NHL Season Summary Hockey-Reference.com https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2002.html December 3, 2013 Final standings NYR NYR Schedule and results background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 5px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 5px solid; 2001–02 regular season2001-02 New York Rangers Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NYR/2002_games.html Hockey-Reference.com March 3, 2023 y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; October: 6–6–1–0 (home: 3–3–0–0; road: 3–3–1–0) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 1 || October 5, 2001 || @ Carolina Hurricanes || 3–1 || 0–1–0–0 || 2001020012 L |- | 2 || October 7, 2001 || Buffalo Sabres || 5–4 OT || 1–1–0–0 || 2001020027 W |- | 3 || October 10, 2001 || Washington Capitals || 5–2 || 1–2–0–0 || 2001020041 L |- | 4 || October 13, 2001 || @ Ottawa Senators || 2–2 OT || 1–2–1–0 || 2001020060 T |- | 5 || October 15, 2001 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 2–1 || 2–2–1–0 || 2001020074 W |- | 6 || October 17, 2001 || New Jersey Devils || 4–3 OT || 3–2–1–0 || 2001020085 W |- | 7 || October 19, 2001 || @ Atlanta Thrashers || 4–3 || 4–2–1–0 || 2001020101 W |- | 8 || October 20, 2001 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning || 5–2 || 4–3–1–0 || 2001020108 L |- | 9 || October 22, 2001 || San Jose Sharks || 5–1 || 4–4–1–0 || 2001020119 L |- | 10 || October 25, 2001 || @ St. Louis Blues || 5–1 || 4–5–1–0 || 2001020141 L |- | 11 || October 27, 2001 || @ Boston Bruins || 2–1 OT || 5–5–1–0 || 2001020149 W |- | 12 || October 29, 2001 || Dallas Stars || 4–2 || 6–5–1–0 || 2001020165 W |- | 13 || October 31, 2001 || Florida Panthers || 3–1 || 6–6–1–0 || 2001020177 L |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; November: 9–3–1–1 (home: 6–1–0–0; road: 3–2–1–1) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 14 || November 2, 2001 || @ Carolina Hurricanes || 3–2 || 6–7–1–0 || 2001020192 L |- | 15 || November 3, 2001 || @ Florida Panthers || 5–3 || 7–7–1–0 || 2001020203 W |- | 16 || November 6, 2001 || Minnesota Wild || 3–1 || 8–7–1–0 || 2001020217 W |- | 17 || November 8, 2001 || @ New York Islanders || 6–2 || 9–7–1–0 || 2001020231 W |- | 18 || November 10, 2001 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 4–2 || 10–7–1–0 || 2001020243 W |- | 19 || November 11, 2001 || Montreal Canadiens || 3–2 OT || 11–7–1–0 || 2001020253 W |- | 20 || November 14, 2001 || Philadelphia Flyers || 4–2 || 12–7–1–0 || 2001020268 W |- | 21 || November 17, 2001 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–0 OT || 12–7–1–1 || 2001020291 OTL |- | 22 || November 18, 2001 || Atlanta Thrashers || 6–2 || 13–7–1–1 || 2001020301 W |- | 23 || November 20, 2001 || Colorado Avalanche || 5–3 || 14–7–1–1 || 2001020309 W |- | 24 || November 23, 2001 || @ Washington Capitals || 6–2 || 14–8–1–1 || 2001020331 L |- | 25 || November 25, 2001 || Mighty Ducks of Anaheim || 3–2 || 14–9–1–1 || 2001020347 L |- | 26 || November 27, 2001 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 2–2 OT || 14–9–2–1 || 2001020354 T |- | 27 || November 29, 2001 || Carolina Hurricanes || 5–0 || 15–9–2–1 || 2001020365 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; December: 7–6–1–1 (home: 4–3–0–1; road: 3–3–1–0) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 28 || December 1, 2001 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 3–1 || 16–9–2–1 || 2001020384 W |- | 29 || December 2, 2001 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 1–0 || 17–9–2–1 || 2001020395 W |- | 30 || December 4, 2001 || @ Washington Capitals || 5–2 || 17–10–2–1 || 2001020406 L |- | 31 || December 6, 2001 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 6–3 || 17–11–2–1 || 2001020418 L |- | 32 || December 8, 2001 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 4–3 || 17–12–2–1 || 2001020431 L |- | 33 || December 10, 2001 || Carolina Hurricanes || 4–3 OT || 17–12–2–2 || 2001020445 OTL |- | 34 || December 12, 2001 || Nashville Predators || 4–2 || 17–13–2–2 || 2001020457 L |- | 35 || December 15, 2001 || Buffalo Sabres || 4–2 || 18–13–2–2 || 2001020484 W |- | 36 || December 17, 2001 || Florida Panthers || 4–2 || 19–13–2–2 || 2001020496 W |- | 37 || December 19, 2001 || New Jersey Devils || 2–2 OT || 19–13–3–2 || 2001020507 T |- | 38 || December 21, 2001 || New York Islanders || 2–1 || 19–14–3–2 || 2001020520 L |- | 39 || December 23, 2001 || Ottawa Senators || 3–2 || 20–14–3–2 || 2001020538 W |- | 40 || December 28, 2001 || @ San Jose Sharks || 5–3 || 21–14–3–2 || 2001020568 W |- | 41 || December 29, 2001 || @ Los Angeles Kings || 5–4 || 22–14–3–2 || 2001020578 W |- | 42 || December 31, 2001 || @ Phoenix Coyotes || 5–0 || 22–15–3–2 || 2001020593 L |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; January: 3–8–1–1 (home: 2–2–1–0; road: 1–6–0–1) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 43 || January 2, 2002 || @ Edmonton Oilers || 4–1 || 22–16–3–2 || 2001020601 L |- | 44 || January 3, 2002 || @ Colorado Avalanche || 3–2 OT || 22–16–3–3 || 2001020609 OTL |- | 45 || January 5, 2002 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–1 || 22–17–3–3 || 2001020620 L |- | 46 || January 9, 2002 || Los Angeles Kings || 4–0 || 22–18–3–3 || 2001020646 L |- | 47 || January 12, 2002 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 4–2 || 22–19–3–3 || 2001020668 L |- | 48 || January 14, 2002 || Columbus Blue Jackets || 2–2 OT || 22–19–4–3 || 2001020681 T |- | 49 || January 16, 2002 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets || 2–0 || 22–20–4–3 || 2001020697 L |- | 50 || January 17, 2002 || @ New Jersey Devils || 6–4 || 22–21–4–3 || 2001020701 L |- | 51 || January 22, 2002 || @ New York Islanders || 5–4 || 23–21–4–3 || 2001020740 W |- | 52 || January 23, 2002 || Boston Bruins || 8–4 || 24–21–4–3 || 2001020745 W |- | 53 || January 26, 2002 || Washington Capitals || 6–3 || 25–21–4–3 || 2001020771 W |- | 54 || January 28, 2002 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 1–0 || 25–22–4–3 || 2001020784 L |- | 55 || January 30, 2002 || New York Islanders || 6–3 || 25–23–4–3 || 2001020799 L |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; February: 2–4–0–0 (home: 1–2–0–0; road: 1–2–0–0) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 56 || February 6, 2002 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 3–1 || 25–24–4–3 || 2001020824 L |- | 57 || February 8, 2002 || @ Atlanta Thrashers || 2–1 || 26–24–4–3 || 2001020837 W |- | 58 || February 10, 2002 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–3 || 27–24–4–3 || 2001020856 W |- | 59 || February 13, 2002 || @ Dallas Stars || 4–2 || 27–25–4–3 || 2001020876 L |- | 60 || February 26, 2002 || New Jersey Devils || 4–3 || 27–26–4–3 || 2001020884 L |- | 61 || February 28, 2002 || Ottawa Senators || 3–0 || 27–27–4–3 || 2001020900 L |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; March: 5–9–0–1 (home: 2–6–0–0; road: 3–3–0–1) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 62 || March 2, 2002 || Philadelphia Flyers || 6–5 || 28–27–4–3 || 2001020915 W |- | 63 || March 4, 2002 || Calgary Flames || 5–3 || 28–28–4–3 || 2001020930 L |- | 64 || March 5, 2002 || @ Minnesota Wild || 3–2 OT || 29–28–4–3 || 2001020936 W |- | 65 || March 7, 2002 || @ Chicago Blackhawks || 5–1 || 29–29–4–3 || 2001020949 L |- | 66 || March 9, 2002 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2 OT || 29–29–4–4 || 2001020964 OTL |- | 67 || March 11, 2002 || Montreal Canadiens || 2–1 || 30–29–4–4 || 2001020979 W |- | 68 || March 13, 2002 || Boston Bruins || 3–1 || 30–30–4–4 || 2001020992 L |- | 69 || March 16, 2002 || @ New Jersey Devils || 3–1 || 30–31–4–4 || 2001021013 L |- | 70 || March 17, 2002 || Detroit Red Wings || 5–3 || 30–32–4–4 || 2001021021 L |- | 71 || March 19, 2002 || Vancouver Canucks || 3–1 || 30–33–4–4 || 2001021036 L |- | 72 || March 21, 2002 || @ Ottawa Senators || 5–2 || 31–33–4–4 || 2001021049 W |- | 73 || March 22, 2002 || Atlanta Thrashers || 5–2 || 31–34–4–4 || 2001021057 L |- | 74 || March 25, 2002 || @ New York Islanders || 4–2 || 31–35–4–4 || 2001021080 L |- | 75 || March 27, 2002 || Philadelphia Flyers || 4–2 || 31–36–4–4 || 2001021093 L |- | 76 || March 30, 2002 || @ Florida Panthers || 4–2 || 32–36–4–4 || 2001021117 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; April: 4–2–0–0 (home: 1–1–0–0; road: 3–1–0–0) Game Date Opponent Score Record Recap |- | 77 || April 1, 2002 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning || 6–4 || 33–36–4–4 || 2001021129 W |- | 78 || April 4, 2002 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 4–2 || 34–36–4–4 || 2001021149 W |- | 79 || April 6, 2002 || @ Boston Bruins || 6–4 || 35–36–4–4 || 2001021163 W |- | 80 || April 8, 2002 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2 || 36–36–4–4 || 2001021181 W |- | 81 || April 10, 2002 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 7–2 || 36–37–4–4 || 2001021192 L |- | 82 || April 13, 2002 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 2–1 || 36–38–4–4 || 2001021217 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black W #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black L #ffc Tie (1 point) 1px solid black T #fff Overtime loss (1 point) 1px solid black OTL Player statistics Scoring Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Rangers only. = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Rangers only. No. Jersey number Player Pos Position Regular season GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes 88 Eric Lindros C 72 37 36 73 19 138 14 Theoren Fleury LW 82 24 39 63 0 216 16 Mike York RW 69 18 39 57 8 16 2 Brian Leetch D 82 10 45 55 14 28 93 Petr Nedved Petr Nedvěd C 78 21 25 46 −8 36 20 Radek Dvorak Radek Dvořák RW 65 17 20 37 −20 14 23 Vladimir Malakhov ice hockey D 81 6 22 28 10 83 26 Andreas Johansson ice hockey LW 70 14 10 24 6 46 10 Sandy McCarthy RW 82 10 13 23 −8 171 11 Mark Messier C 41 7 16 23 −1 32 34 Bryan Berard D 82 2 21 23 −1 60 36 Matthew Barnaby RW 48 8 13 21 −3 144 9 Pavel Bure RW 12 12 8 20 9 6 37 Mikael Samuelsson RW 67 6 10 16 10 23 6 Manny Malhotra C 56 7 6 13 −1 42 18 Zdeno Ciger Zdeno Cíger LW 29 6 7 13 −3 16 19 Martin Rucinsky Martin Ručinský LW 15 3 10 13 6 6 32 Jeff Toms C 38 7 4 11 −4 10 33 Dave Karpa D 75 1 10 11 −9 131 3 Tom Poti D 11 1 7 8 −4 2 55 Igor Ulanov D 39 0 6 6 −4 53 8 Michal Grosek Michal Grošek RW 15 3 2 5 −3 12 24 Sylvain Lefebvre D 41 0 5 5 −3 23 22 Tomas Kloucek Tomáš Klouček D 52 1 3 4 −2 137 5 Dale Purinton D 40 0 4 4 4 113 21 Steve McKenna LW 54 2 1 3 0 144 17 Rem Murray C 11 1 2 3 −9 4 29 Roman Lyashenko C 15 2 0 2 0 0 29 Darren Van Impe D 17 1 0 1 3 12 25 Peter Smrek D 8 0 1 1 −7 4 31 Dan Blackburn G 31 0 0 0 10 27 Jason Dawe ice hockey RW 1 0 0 0 −1 0 38 Rico Fata RW 10 0 0 0 −2 0 47 Barrett Heisten C 10 0 0 0 −4 2 40 Johan Holmqvist G 1 0 0 0 0 4 Mike Mottau D 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 Mike Richter G 55 0 0 0 4 13 Richard Scott ice hockey LW 5 0 0 0 0 5 39 Trent Whitfield C 1 0 0 0 1 0 Goaltending No. Jersey number Player Regular season GP Games played W Wins L Losses T Ties SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on ice 35 Mike Richter 55 24 26 4 1832 157 2.95 .906 2 3195 31 Dan Blackburn 31 12 16 0 1030 95 3.28 .898 0 1737 40 Johan Holmqvist 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.00 1.000 0 9 Sources:New York Rangers 2001–02 roster and statistics https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000482002.html www.hockeydb.com March 3, 2023 Awards and records Awards TypeAward/honorRecipientRef League(annual) NHL All-Rookie Team Dan Blackburn (Goaltender)Postseason All-Star Teams https://records.nhl.com/awards/phwa-all-star-teams?season=20012002 records.nhl.com March 22, 2023 League(in-season) NHL All-Star Game selection Brian Leetch2002 NHL All-Star Game Rosters https://www.hockey-reference.com/allstar/NHL_2002_roster.html Hockey-Reference August 29, 2024 Eric LindrosLindros did not play and was replaced by York.NHL All-Star Game set for Saturday https://www.upi.com/Archives/2002/02/01/NHL-All-Star-Game-set-for-Saturday/3561012539600/ United Press International March 22, 2023 February 1, 2002 Mike York NHL Player of the Week Mike Richter (December 3)Richter Named NHL Player of the Week http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=451 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203834/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=451 August 13, 2004 December 3, 2001 NHL YoungStars Game selection Dan BlackburnNHL – 2002 YoungStars rosters https://www.espn.com/nhl/allstar2002/s/youngroster.html ESPN.com March 22, 2023 January 30, 2002 Team Ceil Saidel Memorial Award Brian LeetchRangers Announce End-of-Season Awards http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=578 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813201937/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=578 August 13, 2004 April 10, 2002 Frank Boucher Trophy Mike Richter Good Guy Award Brian Leetch Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award Dan Blackburn2014–15 New York Rangers Media Guide New York Rangers 2014 351 Players' Player Award Brian Leetch Rangers MVP Mike Richter Rookie of the Year Dan Blackburn Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award Sandy McCarthy Milestones MilestonePlayerDateRef First game Barrett Heisten October 5, 20012001–02 NHL Debuts https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2002_debut.html Hockey-Reference.com October 12, 2024 Dan Blackburn October 10, 2001 Richard Scott October 27, 2001 1,000th point Theoren Fleury October 29, 2001Fleury Registers 1000th NHL Point http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=425 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040615210624/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=425 June 15, 2004 October 29, 2001 1,000th game played Theoren Fleury January 23, 2002Rangers post 13 goals in two games https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/220123013 https://web.archive.org/web/20230322235336/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/220123013 dead March 22, 2023 ESPN Associated Press July 21, 2024 January 24, 2002 600th assistTheoren Fleury – #14 http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/team/player_bio.cfm?player_id=7825 Chicago Blackhawks April 22, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20030426221536/http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/team/player_bio.cfm?player_id=7825 April 26, 2003 Appeared in his 1,000th NHL match and registered his 600th career assist on Jan. 23 vs. Boston 1,000th game played Brian Leetch February 28, 2002Leetch Joins Howell, Gilbert in 1,000 Game Club http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=524 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203826/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=524 August 13, 2004 February 28, 2002 Transactions The Rangers were involved in the following transactions from June 10, 2001, through June 13, 2002.Hockey Transactions Search Results https://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=&Team=Rangers&BeginDate=2001-06-10&EndDate=2002-06-13&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 www.prosportstransactions.com March 3, 2023 Trades Date Details Ref 2001 06 23 To New York Rangers Chris St. Croix To Calgary Flames Burke HenryRangers Draft Day Deals http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=351 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011016/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=351 April 30, 2004 June 23, 2001 To New York Rangers 3rd-round pick in 2001 5th-round pick in 2001 To Minnesota Wild 3rd-round pick in 2001 2001 06 24 To New York Rangers Christian Gosselin Mikael Samuelsson To San Jose Sharks Adam GravesThe Rangers agreed to pay two-thirds of Graves’ remaining salary on his contract.Duhatschek Eric Graves a Shark https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/graves-a-shark/article762034/ The Globe and Mail March 3, 2023 June 25, 2001Adam Graves Traded To San Jose Sharks http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=352 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011415/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=352 April 30, 2004 June 24, 2001 To New York Rangers 8th-round pick in 2001 To Atlanta Thrashers Rights to Jeff Dessner To New York Rangers 7th-round pick in 2001 To Calgary Flames 7th-round pick in 2002 2001 06 29 To New York Rangers Sean Gagnon Future considerations To Ottawa Senators Jason Doig Jeff UlmerRangers Acquire D Sean Gagnon From Ottawa http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=354 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011117/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=354 April 30, 2004 June 29, 2001 To New York Rangers Conditional 7th-round pick in 2002 To San Jose Sharks Rich PilonRich Pilon Hockey-Reference.com https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/pilonri01.html March 3, 2023 2001 06 30 To New York Rangers Dave Duerden To Florida Panthers Future considerationsPanthers Trade Duerden to Rangers https://apnews.com/article/bb37cd8dfa11a649bbd9a97189517c89 Associated Press March 3, 2023 June 30, 2001 To New York Rangers Nils Ekman Kyle Freadrich To Tampa Bay Lightning Tim TaylorThe Rangers agreed to pay two-thirds of Taylor's remaining salary on his contract.Rangers Acquire Nils Ekman and Kyle Freadrich http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=355 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040223004848/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=355 February 23, 2004 June 30, 2001 2001 08 20 To New York Rangers Rights to Eric Lindros Conditional 1st-round pick in 2003Condition not met. The Rangers would have received a 2003 first-round draft pick if Lindros suffered a concussion in the pre-season or the first fifty games of the regular season and didn't return to action for at least twelve months. To Philadelphia Flyers Pavel Brendl Jan Hlavac Kim Johnsson 3rd-round pick in 2003Rangers Acquire C Eric Lindros from Philadelphia http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=381 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430042842/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=381 April 30, 2004 August 20, 2001https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PokNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dXADAAAAIBAJ&pg=4776,148974&dq=eric+lindros&hl=en Lindros refreshes Rangers' file Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Associated Press D-6 August 21, 2001 March 3, 2023 2001 12 12 To New York Rangers Matthew Barnaby To Tampa Bay Lightning Zdeno CigerRangers Acquire RW Matthew Barnaby http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=456 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203806/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=456 August 13, 2004 December 12, 2001 2002 03 12 To New York Rangers Roman Lyashenko Martin Rucinsky To Dallas Stars Barrett Heisten Manny MalhotraRangers Acquire Left Wing Martin Rucinsky and Center Roman Lyashenko http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=539 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203742/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=539 August 13, 2004 March 12, 2002 2002 03 18 To New York Rangers Pavel Bure 2nd-round pick in 2002 To Florida Panthers Igor Ulanov Rights to Filip Novak 1st-round pick in 2002 2nd-round pick in 2002 4th-round pick in 2003Rangers Acquire Pavel Bure from Panthers http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=546 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040805233208/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=546 August 5, 2004 March 18, 2002 2002 03 19 To New York Rangers Richard Lintner To Nashville Predators Peter SmrekRangers Acquire Defenseman Richard Lintner http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=553 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203838/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=553 August 13, 2004 March 19, 2002 To New York Rangers Rem Murray Tom Poti To Edmonton Oilers Mike York 4th-round pick in 2002Rangers Acquire Tom Poti, Rem Murray From Edmonton http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=552 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203555/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=552 August 13, 2004 March 19, 2002 Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2001 06 11 Barrett Heisten Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) Free agencyRangers Sign Left Wing Barrett Heisten http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=344 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011703/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=344 April 30, 2004 June 11, 2001 2001 06 12 Matt Kinch Calgary Hitmen (WHL) Free agencyRangers Sign Defenseman Matt Kinch http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=345 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430010945/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=345 April 30, 2004 June 12, 2001 2001 06 13 Layne Ulmer Swift Current Broncos (WHL) Free agencyRangers Sign Center Layne Ulmer http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=346 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040617190059/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=346 June 17, 2004 June 13, 2001 2001 06 26 Scott Meyer St. Cloud State University (WCHA) Free agencyRangers Agree to Terms with G Scott Meyer http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=353 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430012137/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=353 April 30, 2004 June 26, 2001 2001 07 01 Dave Karpa Carolina Hurricanes Free agencyRangers Ink Defensemen Ulanov and Karpa http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=356 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011825/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=356 April 30, 2004 July 1, 2001 Igor Ulanov Edmonton Oilers Free agency 2001 07 17 Zdeno Ciger HC Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) Free agencyRangers Sign LW Zdeno Ciger http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=365 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040603033816/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=365 June 3, 2004 July 17, 2001 2001 08 07 Darren Van Impe Boston Bruins Waivers Rangers Claim D Darren Van Impe Off Waivers http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=376 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430034441/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=376 April 30, 2004 August 7, 2001 2001 08 23 P. J. Stock Philadelphia Flyers Free agencyRangers Agree to Terms with P.J. Stock http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=383 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430044127/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=383 April 30, 2004 August 23, 2001 2001 08 28 Steve McKenna Pittsburgh Penguins Free agencyRangers Agree to Terms with Steve McKenna http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=385 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040615212039/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=385 June 15, 2004 August 28, 2001 2001 09 15 Rory Rawlyk Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) Free agencyRory Rawlyk's Career Summary http://www.newyorkrangers.com/team/playercareer.asp?playerid=211 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040619181942/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/team/playercareer.asp?playerid=211 June 19, 2004 September 15, 2001 – Signed as a free agent with the Rangers. 2001 10 03 Rico Fata Calgary Flames Waivers Rangers Claim Rico Fata Off Waivers http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=412 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040617235055/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=412 June 17, 2004 October 3, 2001 2001 10 04 Bryan Berard Toronto Maple Leafs Free agencyRangers Sign Bryan Berard To A Pro Contract http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=413 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040616005900/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=413 June 16, 2004 October 4, 2001 2002 01 16 Trent Whitfield Washington Capitals Waivers Rangers Claim Whitfield from Washington http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=485 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813202617/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=485 August 13, 2004 January 16, 2002 2002 03 19 Bobby Andrews University of Alaska Fairbanks (CCHA) Free agencyRangers Sign Center Bobby Andrews http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=554 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813204524/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=554 August 13, 2004 March 19, 2002 2002 06 12 Benoit Dusablon Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Free agencyBenoit Dusablon's Career Summary http://www.newyorkrangers.com/team/playercareer.asp?playerid=242 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040605072317/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/team/playercareer.asp?playerid=242 June 5, 2004 June 12, 2002 – Signed by the Rangers as a free agent. Players lost Date Player New team ViaIn parentheses is the player's free agency group on July 1 if applicable.2001 NHL free agent list https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/2001/0701/1221052.html ESPN.com March 1, 2023 July 12, 2001 Ref 2001 06 30 Colin Forbes Utah Grizzlies (AHL)Forbes signed with Utah on November 15.AHL Quick Hits http://theahl.com/AHLNews0111/16_qui.html theahl.com March 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20011226224604/http://theahl.com/AHLNews0111/16_qui.html December 26, 2001 November 16, 2001 Buyout OTG – Player Profile http://www.outsidethegarden.com/profile.asp?PID=207 www.outsidethegarden.com March 3, 2023 06.30.2001 Contract bought out Valeri Kamensky Dallas StarsKamensky signed with Dallas on July 5.Kamensky Signs With the Stars https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jul-06-sp-19255-story.html Los Angeles Times March 3, 2023 July 6, 2001 Buyout Brooks Larry Kamensky, Taylor Gone https://nypost.com/2001/07/01/kamensky-taylor-gone/ The New York Post March 3, 2023 July 1, 2001 2001 07 01 Guy HebertHebert retired.41316 Guy Hebert, Retrieved March 3, 2023. Buyout OTG – Player Profile http://www.outsidethegarden.com/profile.asp?PID=277 www.outsidethegarden.com March 3, 2023 07.01.2001 Contract bought out Kirk McLeanMcLean retired.69018 Kirk McLean, retrieved March 3, 2023. Contract expiration (III) 2001 07 18 Derek Armstrong SC Bern (NLA) Free agency (II)The Rangers retained Armstrong's NHL rights until trading them to the Los Angeles Kings on July 16, 2002.Los Angeles Acquires Armstrong from Blueshirts http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=638 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20050319184650/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=638 March 19, 2005 July 16, 2002 a/armstde01 Derek Armstrong. Retrieved March 3, 2023. 2001 07 23 Tony Tuzzolino Boston Bruins Free agency (VI) Sports Transactions For Monday, July 23+ https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/07/24/SPORTS-TRANSACTIONS-FOR-MONDAY-JULY-23/8808995947200/ United Press International March 3, 2023 July 24, 2001 Boston Bruins – Signed... center-right wing Tony Tuzzolino to a one-year contract. 2001 07 27 Drew Bannister Anaheim Mighty Ducks Free agency (UFA) Mighty Ducks sign Drew Bannister https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/07/27/Mighty-Ducks-sign-Drew-Bannister/6859996206400/ United Press International March 3, 2023 July 27, 2001 2001 07 31 Brad Brown Minnesota Wild Free agency (UFA) Free agent Brown signs with Minnesota https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/07/31/Free-agent-Brown-signs-with-Minnesota/7272996552000/ United Press International March 3, 2023 July 31, 2001 2001 08 10 David Wilkie Augusta Lynx (ECHL) Free agency (UFA) Transactions https://www.deseret.com/2001/8/10/19600869/transactions Deseret News March 3, 2023 August 10, 2001 Augusta Lynx—Signed D David Wilkie. 2001 08 21 Ryan Tobler Tampa Bay Lightning Free agency (UFA) Transactions https://www.courant.com/2001/08/22/transactions-2676/ Hartford Courant March 3, 2023 August 22, 2001 Tampa Bay Lightning–Signed LW Ryan Tobler. 2001 09 14 Nils Ekman Djurgardens IF (SHL) Free agency (II)The Rangers retained Ekman's NHL rights and re-signed him on July 9, 2002.Rangers Agree to Terms with LW Nils Ekman http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=631 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041222160141/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=631 December 22, 2004 July 9, 2002 Nils Ekman http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/player_bio.asp?player_id=1913&hubName=NYR The Sports Network March 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20030510092457/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/player_bio.asp?player_id=1913&hubName=NYR May 10, 2003 14-Sep-01: Signed as a free agent by the Djurgardens IF of the Elitserein (Sweden). 2001 09 28 P. J. Stock Boston Bruins Waiver draft Stock Claimed in Waiver Draft http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=408 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040617233408/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=408 June 17, 2004 September 28, 2001 2001 09 29 Ben Carpentier Providence Bruins (AHL) Free agency (UFA) Landmark Year For Lundmark? https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/257074849/ Newspapers.com Hartford Courant August 24, 2024 106 September 30, 2001 The Providence Bruins signed former Wolf Pack tough guy Benjamin Carpentier to a 25-game tryout contract. 2001 12 18 Darren Van Impe Florida Panthers Waivers Van Impe Claimed on Waivers by Florida http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=466 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813204019/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=466 August 13, 2004 December 18, 2001 2002 01 31 Martin Richter HC Sparta Praha (ELH) Free agencyThe Rangers retained Richter's NHL rights and re-signed him on June 19, 2006.Czech defenseman Richter signs with Rangers https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/czech-defenseman-richter-signs-with-rangers/c-492696 NHL.com November 4, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220710201053/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/czech-defenseman-richter-signs-with-rangers/c-492696 July 10, 2022 June 19, 2006 HC Sparta Praha » Martin Richter vyztuží zadní řady Sparty https://www.hcsparta.cz/clanek.asp?id=943 https://web.archive.org/web/20231104194923/https://www.hcsparta.cz/clanek.asp?id=943 usurped November 4, 2023 www.hcsparta.cz March 8, 2025 cs January 31, 2002 2002 02 01 Trent Whitfield Washington Capitals Waivers Capitals Claim Whitfield Off Waivers http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=495 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813202636/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=495 August 13, 2004 February 1, 2002 2002 03 16 Jeff Toms Pittsburgh Penguins Waivers Pittsburgh Penguins Claim Jeff Toms Off Waivers http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=542 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813203307/http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=542 August 13, 2004 March 16, 2002 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2001 06 21 Andreas Johansson Re-signing Rangers Sign Center Andreas Johansson http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=349 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011503/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=349 April 30, 2004 June 21, 2001 2001 07 10 Vitali Yeremeyev Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with G Vitali Yeremeyev http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=361 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430010908/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=361 April 30, 2004 June 10, 2001 2001 07 16 Fedor Tyutin Entry-level Rangers Agree To Terms With D Fedor Tjutin http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=364 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011027/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=364 April 30, 2004 July 16, 2001 2001 07 24 Sandy McCarthy Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with Sandy McCarthy http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=367 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430040822/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=367 April 30, 2004 July 24, 2001 2001 08 06 Manny Malhotra Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with Manny Malhotra http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=373 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430043711/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=373 April 30, 2004 August 6, 2001 2001 08 07 Jeff Toms Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with Jeff Toms http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=374 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430054140/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=374 April 30, 2004 August 7, 2001 2001 08 08 Jason Dawe Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with Jason Dawe http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=377 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430040926/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=377 April 30, 2004 August 8, 2001 2001 08 09 Brad Smyth 1-year Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with Brad Smyth http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=380 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040430042329/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=380 April 30, 2004 August 9, 2001 2001 08 20 Eric Lindros 4-year Re-signing 2001 09 16 Petr Nedved Re-signing Rangers Agree to Terms with Petr Nedved http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=398 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040617223736/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=398 June 17, 2004 September 16, 2001 2001 10 01 Dan Blackburn Entry-level Rangers Agree to Terms with Dan Blackburn http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=410 New York Rangers November 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20040617201252/http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=410 June 17, 2004 October 1, 2001 Draft picks New York's picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft in Sunrise, Florida at the National Car Rental Center.2001 NHL Entry Draft Hockey-Reference.com https://www.hockey-reference.com/draft/NHL_2001_entry.html August 4, 2012NHL Draft History National Hockey League https://www.nhl.com/futures/drafthistory.html August 18, 2026 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010128131400/http://nhl.com/futures/drafthistory.html January 28, 2001 Round # Player Position Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League) 1 10 Dan Blackburn G Canada Kootenay Ice (WHL) 2 40 Fedor Tyutin D Russia SKA Saint Petersburg (Russia) 3 79 Garth Murray C Canada Regina Pats (WHL) 4 113 Bryce Lampman D United States Omaha Lancers (USHL) 5 139 Shawn Collymore RW Canada Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) 6 176 Marek Zidlicky D Czech Republic HIFK (FNL) 7 206 Petr Preucil LW Czech Republic Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) 7 226 Pontus Petterstrom LW Sweden Tingsryds (Sweden) 8 230 Leonid Zhvachkin D Russia Podolsk Jr. (Russia) 8 238 Ryan Hollweg C United States Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 9 269 Juris Stals C Czech Republic Lukko (FNL) See also 2001–02 NHL season Notes References 2001 Category:2001–02 NHL season by team Category:2001 in sports in New York City Category:2002 in sports in New York City 2001-02 New York Rangers season