2004–05 Colorado Avalanche season

National Hockey League team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2004–05 2004 Colorado Avalanche Did not play Northwest Western Pierre Lacroix Joel Quenneville Joe Sakic Pepsi Center Hershey Bears The 2004–05 Colorado Avalanche season was cancelled due to the lock-out of the players of the National Hockey League. It would have been the 10th playing season since the franchise relocated from Quebec prior to the start of the 1995–96 NHL season.National Hockey League The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2014 2013 Diamond Sports Data, Inc. 45 978-1-894801-26-3 https://archive.org/details/nationalhockeyle0000unse/page/45 As well as the franchise's 26th season in the National Hockey League and 33rd season overall. The Avalanche would commemorate their 10th anniversary in the 2005-06 season. Off-season Joel Quenneville was named the team’s new head coach on July 7, 2004. His predecessor, Tony Granato, remained with the club as an assistant coach.Joel Quenneville Named Avalanche Head Coach; Tony Granato Will Continue As Assistant Coach http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/News/currentdetails.asp?ID=227 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040812072223/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/News/currentdetails.asp?ID=227 August 12, 2004 July 7, 2004 Schedule Colorado’s preseason and regular season schedules were announced on July 14, 2004.Colorado Avalanche Unveils Its 2004-05 Preseason & Regular Season Schedule http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=230 Colorado Avalanche April 16, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803192232/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=230 August 3, 2004 July 14, 2004 background:#fff; border-top:#6F263D 5px solid; border-bottom:#236192 5px solid; 2004–05 scheduleSCHEDULE http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/gameday/Schedule.asp Colorado Avalanche April 16, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040814030901/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/gameday/Schedule.asp August 14, 2004 y background:#fff; border-top:#6F263D 2px solid; border-bottom:#236192 2px solid; Preseason Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || September 25 || Dallas Stars |- | 2 || September 28 || Detroit Red Wings |- | 3 || September 30 || @ Dallas Stars |- | 4 || October 2 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 5 || October 5 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 6 || October 9 || @ Los Angeles Kings |- y background:#fff; border-top:#6F263D 2px solid; border-bottom:#236192 2px solid; Regular season Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || October 13 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 2 || October 16 || @ San Jose Sharks |- | 3 || October 17 || Boston Bruins |- | 4 || October 20 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 5 || October 21 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 6 || October 23 || Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 7 || October 27 || Phoenix Coyotes |- | 8 || October 29 || Calgary Flames |- | 9 || October 30 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 10 || November 2 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 11 || November 4 || @ Calgary Flames |- | 12 || November 5 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 13 || November 8 || Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 14 || November 10 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 15 || November 11 || @ St. Louis Blues |- | 16 || November 13 || @ Nashville Predators |- | 17 || November 16 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 18 || November 18 || St. Louis Blues |- | 19 || November 20 || Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 20 || November 22 || Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 21 || November 26 || @ Calgary Flames |- | 22 || November 27 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 23 || December 1 || Atlanta Thrashers |- | 24 || December 3 || Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 25 || December 5 || Calgary Flames |- | 26 || December 8 || Detroit Red Wings |- | 27 || December 10 || Chicago Blackhawks |- | 28 || December 11 || @ Nashville Predators |- | 29 || December 13 || Florida Panthers |- | 30 || December 15 || @ Phoenix Coyotes |- | 31 || December 17 || @ Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 32 || December 18 || @ Los Angeles Kings |- | 33 || December 23 || Ottawa Senators |- | 34 || December 26 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 35 || December 27 || Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 36 || December 30 || @ St. Louis Blues |- | 37 || December 31 || @ Dallas Stars |- | 38 || January 2 || Phoenix Coyotes |- | 39 || January 4 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 40 || January 6 || Vancouver Canucks |- | 41 || January 8 || Detroit Red Wings |- | 42 || January 11 || @ New York Islanders |- | 43 || January 12 || @ New Jersey Devils |- | 44 || January 14 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 45 || January 17 || @ Boston Bruins |- | 46 || January 19 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 47 || January 22 || San Jose Sharks |- | 48 || January 26 || Dallas Stars |- | 49 || January 27 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 50 || January 29 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 51 || January 31 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 52 || February 1 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 53 || February 4 || Minnesota Wild |- | 54 || February 7 || Carolina Hurricanes |- | 55 || February 9 || St. Louis Blues |- | 56 || February 16 || @ Dallas Stars |- | 57 || February 18 || @ Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 58 || February 19 || @ Los Angeles Kings |- | 59 || February 22 || Minnesota Wild |- | 60 || February 24 || @ Washington Capitals |- | 61 || February 26 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 62 || February 27 || @ New York Rangers |- | 63 || March 2 || Nashville Predators |- | 64 || March 4 || Dallas Stars |- | 65 || March 6 || San Jose Sharks |- | 66 || March 10 || @ Carolina Hurricanes |- | 67 || March 11 || @ Atlanta Thrashers |- | 68 || March 13 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 69 || March 15 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 70 || March 17 || Edmonton Oilers |- | 71 || March 19 || Calgary Flames |- | 72 || March 21 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 73 || March 22 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 74 || March 25 || Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 75 || March 26 || @ Phoenix Coyotes |- | 76 || March 28 || @ San Jose Sharks |- | 77 || March 31 || Chicago Blackhawks |- | 78 || April 2 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 79 || April 4 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 80 || April 6 || Minnesota Wild |- | 81 || April 8 || Nashville Predators |- | 82 || April 10 || @ Calgary Flames |- Transactions The Avalanche 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=Avalanche&BeginDate=2004-06-08&EndDate=2005-02-16&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 Pro Sports Transactions April 15, 2022 Trades The Avalanche did not make any trades. Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2004 06 10 Jeff Ulmer Lukko (Liiga) 1-year Free agencyFour Players Sign New Contracts With The Avalanche http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=211 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040804085503/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=211 August 4, 2004 June 10, 2004 2004 07 02 Antti Laaksonen Minnesota Wild multi-year Free agencyAvalanche Signs Laaksonen, Laperriere http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=225 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040726174139/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=225 July 26, 2004 July 2, 2004 Ian Laperriere Los Angeles Kings multi-year Free agency 2004 07 21 Brett McLean Chicago Blackhawks 1-year Free agencyAvalanche Signs Hinote & Adds Two More To Roster http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=232 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803193828/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=232 August 3, 2004 July 21, 2004 Andre Savage Philadelphia Flyers 1-year Free agency 2004 07 26 Mathieu Darche Nashville Predators Free agencyAvalanche Signs Smith & Darche http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=234 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803194606/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=234 August 3, 2004 2004 08 18 Vincent Damphousse San Jose Sharks 1-year Free agencyAvalanche Signs Vincent Damphousse http://coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=237 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040823155249/http://coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=237 August 23, 2004 August 18, 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 Jim CumminsCummins was inactive during the 2004–05 season.20596 Jim Cummins, retrieved April 15, 2022 He retired after being released from Carolina Hurricanes training camp in September 2005.HURRICANES ADD CUMMINS TO TRAINING CAMP ROSTER https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/hurricanes-add-cummins-to-training-camp-roster/c-470494 NHL.com November 26, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220702210606/https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/hurricanes-add-cummins-to-training-camp-roster/c-470494 July 2, 2022 September 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 Paul KariyaKariya was inactive during the 2004–05 season.9002 Paul Kariya, retrieved April 15, 2022 Contract expiration (V) Steve MooreMoore was unable to resume his playing career as a result of the injuries he suffered during a game on March 8, 2004.42057 Steve Moore, retrieved April 15, 2022 Contract expiration (VI) Teemu SelanneSelanne was inactive during the 2004–05 season.2683 Teemu Selanne, retrieved April 15, 2022 Contract expiration (III) 2004 07 02 Matthew Barnaby Chicago Blackhawks Free agency (III) Blackhawks Sign Barnaby, Brown http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/team/index.cfm?cont_id=248220&right_include=toc_press_releases.cfm&right_cont_type_id=&right_cont_id= Chicago Blackhawks April 14, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040704064110/http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/team/index.cfm?cont_id=248220&right_include=toc_press_releases.cfm&right_cont_type_id=&right_cont_id= July 4, 2004 July 2, 2004 2004 09 Mikhail Kuleshov SKA Saint Petersburg (RSL) Free agency (UFA) k/kulesmi01 Mikhail Kuleshov, retrieved April 15, 2022 2004 09 15 Riku Hahl HPK (Liiga) Free agency (II)The Avalanche retained Hahl’s NHL rights through the 2007–08 season.2008 NHL Free Agent List http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26183 https://web.archive.org/web/20220501205723/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26183 dead May 1, 2022 NHL.com May 1, 2022 July 1, 2008 h/hahlri01 Riku Hahl, retrieved April 15, 2022 2004 10 21 Travis Brigley Valerenga (GET) Free agency (VI) b/brigltr01 Travis Brigley, retrieved April 15, 2022 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2004 06 10 Chris Bala 1-year Re-signing Brett Clark 1-year Re-signing Darby Hendrickson 1-year Re-signing 2004 06 17 Steve Konowalchuk 3-year Re-signing Avalanche Signs Steve Konowalchuk http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=214 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803223746/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=214 August 3, 2004 June 17, 2004 2004 07 01 Bob Boughner multi-year Re-signing Avalanche Signs Four http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=223 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040726174003/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=223 July 26, 2004 July 1, 2004 Chris Gratton multi-year Re-signing Karlis Skrastins 1-year Re-signing Peter Worrell 1-year Re-signing 2004 07 16 David Aebischer 1-year Re-signing Avalanche Signs Aebischer http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=231 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040726173751/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=231 July 26, 2004 July 16, 2004 2004 07 21 Dan Hinote 1-year Re-signing 2004 07 23 Alex Tanguay 1-year Re-signing Avalanche Inks Tanguay To A One-Year Deal http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=233 Colorado Avalanche April 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803194407/http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=233 August 3, 2004 July 23, 2004 2004 07 26 D. J. Smith Re-signing 2004 08 05 Milan Hejduk 1-year Arbitration award Avs' Hejduk awarded $5.7 million in arbitration https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1853090 ESPN.com April 30, 2022 August 5, 2004 Draft picks Colorado's picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft, which was held at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 26–27, 2004. http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2004e.html 2004 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com hockeyDB.com August 2, 2016 Round Pick Player Position Nationality Team (league)121Wojtek WolskiLeft wingCanadaBrampton Battalion (OHL)255Victor OreskovichRight wingCanadaGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)372Denis ParshinLeft wingRussiaCSKA Jr. (Russia)5154Richard Demen-WillaumeDefenseSwedenFrolunda Jrs. (Sweden)6184Derek PeltierDefenseUnited StatesCedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)7215Ian KeserichGoaltenderUnited StatesCleveland Jr. Barons (NAHL)8239Brandon YipRight wingCanadaCoquitlam Express (BCHL)8249J. D. CorbinLeft wingUnited StatesDenver Pioneers (WCHA)9281Steve McClellanDefenseUnited StatesCatholic Memorial School (Mass.) Notes References Colorado Category:Colorado Avalanche seasons Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche