2006–07 NHL season

National Hockey League season March 2012 2006–07 NHL season National Hockey League Ice hockey October 4, 2006 – June 6, 2007 Draft 2006 NHL Entry Draft List of first overall NHL draft picks Erik Johnson St. Louis Blues Regular season Presidents' Trophy Buffalo Sabres Sidney Crosby (Penguins) Hart Memorial Trophy Sidney Crosby (Penguins) Art Ross Trophy Playoffs 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs Stanley Cup 2007 Stanley Cup Final Anaheim Ducks Ottawa Senators Scott Niedermayer (Ducks) Conn Smythe Trophy 2007–08 2005–06 NHL 82 30 CBC, TSN, RDS (Canada)Versus, NBC (United States) The 2006–07 NHL season was the 90th season of operation (89th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim officially shortened their name to the Anaheim Ducks prior to the season. The 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs began on April 11, 2007, and concluded on June 6, with the Ducks defeating the Ottawa Senators to win their first Stanley Cup, becoming the first team from California to do so. League business Salary cap The NHL announced that the regular season salary cap rise after the initial season. The 2006–07 salary cap was increased by US$5,000,000 per team to bring the salary cap up to US$44,000,000. While the 2006–07 salary floor was increased by US$8,000,000 per team to US$28,000,000. This is the only year where the NHL salary floor raised faster than the NHL salary cap. Anaheim rebranding The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim officially shortened their name to the Anaheim Ducks prior to the season, introducing a new logo, uniforms and color scheme. This reflected a clean break from their original owners, The Walt Disney Company, who originally named the team after the movie, The Mighty Ducks upon their formation in 1993.http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200601&id=1202 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to Change Name to Anaheim Ducks in 2006–2007 June 15, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070311042913/http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200601&id=1202 March 11, 2007 mdy Jersey number 84 No NHL player had worn the jersey number 84 until Guillaume Latendresse of the Montreal Canadiens began doing so at the start of this season.Cazaneuve Brian 25 October 2006 NHL's best by numbers Sports Illustrated http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/brian_cazeneuve/10/25/best.numbers/index.html 9 November 2017 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061105061810/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/brian_cazeneuve/10/25/best.numbers/index.html 5 November 2006 Entry draft The 2006 NHL entry draft was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 24, 2006. Erik Johnson was selected first overall by the St. Louis Blues. NHL referee helmet requirement All NHL officials were required to wear helmets at the beginning of the season, even for those that were covered under the Grandfather clause that was introduced in the 1988-89 season. Mick McGeough would be the last NHL official to referee a game without a helmet during the 2006 Stanley Cup Final Arena changes The renamed Anaheim Ducks' home arena, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, was renamed the Honda Center as part of a new naming rights deal with Honda. The Nashville Predators' home arena, Gaylord Entertainment Center, was officially reverted to its original name, Nashville Arena. Gaylord Entertainment Company's involvement with the team ended in February 2005, but the Predators did not start referring to the building's original until this season. However, the actual "Gaylord Entertainment Center" signage on arena's exterior was not removed until March 2007. The Phoenix Coyotes' home arena, Glendale Arena, was renamed Jobing.com Arena after the Phoenix-based employment website Jobing.com signed a new naming rights agreement. The St. Louis Blues's home arena, the Savvis Center, was renamed the Scottrade Center as part of a new naming rights agreement with Scottrade. The Washington Capitals' home arena, the MCI Center, was renamed the Verizon Center, reflecting Verizon's acquisition of MCI. Regular season All-Star Game The NHL All-Star Game returned after a two-year absence when the Dallas Stars hosted the 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game at the American Airlines Center on January 24, 2007. Dallas hosted the All-Star Game for the first time, and it was the first time the Stars franchise had hosted the game since 1972, when it was hosted by the-then Minnesota North Stars. The West defeated the East by a score of 12–9, with Danny Briere of the Buffalo Sabres being named MVP of the game. Fewer penalties were called than in 2005–06 (an average of 398 per team).2006–07 NHL Season Summary Hockey-Reference.com https://web.archive.org/web/20110519192020/http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2007.html May 19, 2011 This led to fewer goals scored overall (7,082)2006–07 NHL Season Skater Statistics Hockey-Reference.com https://web.archive.org/web/20081121032117/http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2007_skaters.html November 21, 2008 and more shutouts (150).2006–07 NHL Season Goalie Statistics Hockey-Reference.com https://web.archive.org/web/20140806175731/http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2007_goalies.html August 6, 2014 However, more even-strength goals were scored (4,715) than in 2005–06 (4,579).2005–06 NHL Season Skater Statistics Hockey-Reference.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131204004240/http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2006_skaters.html December 4, 2013 Highlights This season would have an intense battle between Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo for the Vezina Trophy and a piece of NHL history. Both goaltenders were vying to break Bernie Parent's NHL record 47 wins in a single season. On April 3, 2007, Brodeur tied the NHL record for most wins in a single season with 47, set by Parent in 1973–74, in a 2–1 shootout victory against the Ottawa Senators.https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/standings;_ylt=Ah6GJ3htsMPCh5StqCrl7Ih7vLYF https://archive.today/20130111122517/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/standings;_ylt=Ah6GJ3htsMPCh5StqCrl7Ih7vLYF dead January 11, 2013 2006–07 NHL Standings Yahoo! Sports April 4, 2007 2007 Two days later, he broke the thirty-three-year-old record with his 48th win in a 3–2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, which helped the Devils clinch their seventh Atlantic Division title and the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Luongo finished with a career-high 47 wins, one shy of Brodeur, and consequently finished runner-up in a close race for the Vezina. Luongo and Brodeur are considered, however, to have been given an advantage to Parent with the inauguration of the shootout that season by the NHL, allowing more games to be decided with wins, as opposed to ties. The Carolina Hurricanes became the first team since the 1995–96 New Jersey Devils to miss the playoffs after winning the Stanley Cup the previous season. The Edmonton Oilers, the runners up in the Cup Final, also missed the playoffs, marking the first time in NHL history that both Stanley Cup finalists missed the playoffs the following season. The inter-conference division play had the Northeast visit the Central, the Central visit the Atlantic, the Atlantic visit the Pacific, the Pacific visit the Southeast, the Southeast visit the Northwest, and the Northwest visits the Northeast. Standings Buffalo Sabres won the Presidents' Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs. For the purpose of conference rankings, division leaders are automatically ranked 1–3. These three, plus the next five teams in the conference standings, earn playoff berths at the end of the season. Eastern Conference Western Conference NHL https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/standings?year=season_2006 2006–07 NHL Regular Season Standings November 28, 2007 Tiebreaking procedures If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=StandingsPage&type=CON#tieBreak Tie Breaking Procedure December 5, 2007July 2026 medicmedic The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage). The greater number of games won. The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. The greater differential between goals for and against. Playoffs 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs right|175px|thumb|The Stanley Cup Bracket In each round, teams competed in a best-of-seven series following a 2–2–1–1–1 format (scores in the bracket indicate the number of games won in each best-of-seven series). The team with home ice advantage played at home for games one and two (and games five and seven, if necessary), and the other team played at home for games three and four (and game six, if necessary). The top eight teams in each conference made the playoffs, with the three division winners seeded 1–3 based on regular season record, and the five remaining teams seeded 4–8. The NHL used "re-seeding" instead of a fixed bracket playoff system. During the first three rounds, the highest remaining seed in each conference was matched against the lowest remaining seed, the second-highest remaining seed played the second-lowest remaining seed, and so forth. The higher-seeded team was awarded home ice advantage. The two conference winners then advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, where home ice advantage was awarded to the team that had the better regular season record. Bracket Awards Award Recipient(s) Runner(s)-up/finalists Presidents' Trophy: Buffalo Sabres Detroit Red Wings Prince of Wales Trophy: (Eastern Conference playoff champion) Ottawa Senators Buffalo Sabres Clarence S. Campbell Bowl: (Western Conference playoff champion) Anaheim Ducks Detroit Red Wings Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks) Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Phil Kessel, Boston Bruinshttp://www.nhl.com/trophies/masterton.html Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20100109110914/http://www.nhl.com/trophies/masterton.html January 9, 2010 dead mdy Chris Chelios (Detroit Red Wings)Saku Koivu (Montreal Canadiens) Calder Memorial Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins Jordan Staal (Pittsburgh Penguins)Paul Stastny (Colorado Avalanche) Conn Smythe Trophy: Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Duckshttp://www.nhl.com/trophies/smythe.html Conn Smythe Trophy November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20100109110910/http://www.nhl.com/trophies/smythe.html January 9, 2010 dead mdy N/A Frank J. Selke Trophy: Rod Brind'Amour, Carolina Hurricanes Samuel Pahlsson (Anaheim Ducks)Jay Pandolfo (New Jersey Devils) Hart Memorial Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks)Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils) Jack Adams Award: Alain Vigneault, Vancouver Canucks Lindy Ruff (Buffalo Sabres)Michel Therrien (Pittsburgh Penguins) James Norris Memorial Trophy: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings Chris Pronger (Anaheim Ducks)Scott Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks) King Clancy Memorial Trophy: Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames)Olaf Kolzig (Washington Capitals) Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings Joe Sakic (Colorado Avalanche)Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning) Lester B. Pearson Award: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay Lightning)Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks) Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning Dany Heatley (Ottawa Senators) NHL Foundation Player Award: Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche N/A NHL Plus-Minus Award: Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres N/A Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award: Niklas Backstrom, Minnesota Wild N/A Vezina Trophy: Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks)Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers) William M. Jennings Trophy: Niklas Backstrom and Manny Fernandez, Minnesota Wild N/A All-Star teams First Team Position Second Teamhttp://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=318446 Ovechkin Named to NHL First All-Star Team for Second Year Washington Capitals June 14, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110726152657/http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=318446 July 26, 2011 dead Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils GRoberto Luongo, Vancouver CanucksNicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings DDan Boyle, Tampa Bay LightningScott Niedermayer, Anaheim Ducks DChris Pronger, Anaheim DucksSidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins CVincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay LightningDany Heatley, Ottawa Senators RWMartin St. Louis, Tampa Bay LightningAlexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals LWThomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres Player statistics Scoring leaders Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/– = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes Player Team GP G A Pts +/– PIM Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 79 36 84 120 +10 60 Joe Thornton San Jose Sharks 82 22 92 114 +24 44 Vincent Lecavalier Tampa Bay Lightning 82 52 56 108 +2 44 Dany Heatley Ottawa Senators 82 50 55 105 +31 74 Martin St. Louis Tampa Bay Lightning 82 43 59 102 +7 28 Marian Hossa Atlanta Thrashers 82 43 57 100 +18 49 Joe Sakic Colorado Avalanche 82 36 64 100 +2 46 Jaromir Jagr New York Rangers 82 30 66 96 +26 78 Marc Savard Boston Bruins 82 22 74 96 −19 96 Daniel Briere Buffalo Sabres 81 32 63 95 +17 89 Teemu Selanne Anaheim Ducks 82 48 46 94 +26 82 Source: NHL.Dinger 2011 156 Leading goaltenders Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against averagehttp://www.nhl.com/nhlstats/app?formids=PropertySelection%2CPropertySelection_0%2CPropertySelection_1%2CPropertySelection_2%2CPropertySelection_3%2CPropertySelection_4%2CPropertySelection_5%2CSubmit&component=reportBuilder.%24Form&page=Home&service=direct&submitmode=submit&submitname=&PropertySelection=1&PropertySelection_0=0&PropertySelection_1=0&PropertySelection_2=6&PropertySelection_3=0&PropertySelection_4=0&PropertySelection_5=2&Submit=Get+Stats 2006–2007 – Regular season – Goalie – GAA Leaders – Goals Against Average December 5, 2007July 2026 medicmedic Player Team GP Min W L OTL GA SO Sv% GAANiklas BackstromMinnesota Wild 41 2,226 23 8 6 73 5 .929 1.97Dominik HasekDetroit Red Wings 56 3,340 38 11 6 114 8 .913 2.05Martin BrodeurNew Jersey Devils 78 4,696 48 23 7 171 12 .922 2.18Marty TurcoDallas Stars67 3,763 38 20 5 140 6 .910 2.23Jean-Sebastien GiguereAnaheim Ducks 56 3,244 36 10 8 122 4 .918 2.26Roberto LuongoVancouver Canucks 76 4,490 47 22 6 171 5 .921 2.28Evgeni NabokovSan Jose Sharks 50 2,777 25 16 4 106 7 .914 2.29Henrik LundqvistNew York Rangers 70 4,108 37 22 8 160 5 .917 2.34Vesa ToskalaSan Jose Sharks 38 2,141 26 10 1 84 4 .908 2.35Chris MasonNashville Predators 40 2,341 38 24 11 93 5 .25 2.38 Coaches Eastern Conference Atlanta Thrashers: Bob Hartley Boston Bruins: Dave Lewis Buffalo Sabres: Lindy Ruff Carolina Hurricanes: Peter Laviolette Florida Panthers: Jacques Martin Montreal Canadiens: Guy Carbonneau New Jersey Devils: Claude Julien and Lou Lamoriello New York Islanders: Ted Nolan New York Rangers: Tom Renney Ottawa Senators: Bryan Murray Philadelphia Flyers: Ken Hitchcock and John Stevens Pittsburgh Penguins: Michel Therrien Tampa Bay Lightning: John Tortorella Toronto Maple Leafs: Paul Maurice Washington Capitals: Glen Hanlon Western Conference Anaheim Ducks: Randy Carlyle Calgary Flames: Jim Playfair Chicago Blackhawks: Trent Yawney and Denis Savard Colorado Avalanche: Joel Quenneville Columbus Blue Jackets: Gerard Gallant, Gary Agnew, and Ken Hitchcock Dallas Stars: Dave Tippett Detroit Red Wings: Mike Babcock Edmonton Oilers: Craig MacTavish Los Angeles Kings: Marc Crawford Minnesota Wild: Jacques Lemaire Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz Phoenix Coyotes: Wayne Gretzky San Jose Sharks: Ron Wilson St. Louis Blues: Mike Kitchen and Andy Murray Vancouver Canucks: Alain Vigneault Events and milestones Several former players had their jersey numbers retired during this season:http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/9849325 NHL jersey ceremonies November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20081224061803/http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/9849325 December 24, 2008 dead mdy Pittsburgh Penguins retired Mario Lemieux's No. 66 for the second time on October 5.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06256/721348-61.stm Mario doesn't want No. 66 re-retirement ceremony Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Molinari Dave September 13, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090107204940/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06256/721348-61.stm January 7, 2009 dead mdy St. Louis Blues retired Brett Hull's No. 16 on December 5. Detroit Red Wings retired Steve Yzerman's No. 19 on January 2. Los Angeles Kings retired Luc Robitaille's No. 20 on January 20. Montreal Canadiens retired Serge Savard's No. 18 on November 18 and Ken Dryden's No. 29 on January 29. Calgary Flames retired Mike Vernon's No. 30 on February 6. Edmonton Oilers retired Mark Messier's No. 11 on February 27. Numerous players reached major milestones during the season: Brendan Shanahan became the 15th player with 600 regular season NHL goals when he scored twice in his debut with the New York Rangers on October 5.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/shanahan-reaches-600-goals-1.592012 Shanahan reaches 600 goals Associated Press October 5, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104105448/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2006/10/05/nhl-capitals-rangers.html November 4, 2012 live CBC News mdy Jaromir Jagr joined Shanahan in the 600 goal club on November 19, making Jagr and Shanahan the first teammates to reach 600 goals in the same season.http://www.nypost.com/seven/11202006/sports/rangers/jagr_joins_600_club_rangers_larry_brooks.htm Jagr Joins 600 Club New York Post Brooks Larry November 20, 2006 November 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081204222136/http://www.nypost.com/seven/11202006/sports/rangers/jagr_joins_600_club_rangers_larry_brooks.htm December 4, 2008 Jagr also passed Jari Kurri's record for points by a European-born player and later became the 12th player to score 1,500 career points.http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2006/11/21/jagr_passes_kurri_as_rangers_win_4_0/ Jagr passes Kurri as Rangers win 4–0 Associated Press Podell Ira November 21, 2006 November 29, 2007 The Boston Globe https://web.archive.org/web/20090304202503/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2006/11/21/jagr_passes_kurri_as_rangers_win_4_0/ March 4, 2009 deadhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/10/AR2007021001659.html Jagr Reaches 1,500 Points As Rangers Win Associated Press Ginsburg David February 10, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://archive.today/20130209023506/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/10/AR2007021001659.html February 9, 2013 live The Washington Post mdy Jagr scored his 30th goal of the season against the Montreal Canadiens on April 5, tying Mike Gartner's record for most consecutive 30-goal seasons at 15. Joe Sakic became the third player to score 600 career goals this season on February 15.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/games/2007-02-16-avalanche-flames_x.htm Avs' Sakic collects 600th in victory Associated Press February 16, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090305040301/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/games/2007-02-16-avalanche-flames_x.htm March 5, 2009 live USA Today mdy Sakic also became the 11th player to record 1,500 points.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15421710/wid/6448213 Caps ruin Sakic's historic 1,500-point mark Associated Press October 26, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://archive.today/20240525055557/https://www.webcitation.org/5wg3ZGRKq?url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15421710/wid/6448213 May 25, 2024 dead mdy Teppo Numminen played in his 1,252nd regular season game on November 13, passing Jari Kurri's record for most games played by a European-trained player.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2006-11-15-rink-report_x.htm Numminen sets NHL record for longevity among European players USA Today Allen Kevin November 16, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090305040300/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2006-11-15-rink-report_x.htm March 5, 2009 live mdy Mats Sundin became the first Swedish player to score 500 career goals on October 14. Teemu Selanne scored his 500th goal on November 23, becoming only the second Finnish player to reach the mark.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/games/2006-11-23-ducks-avalanche_x.htm Avs spoil Selanne's 500th with shootout win Associated Press November 23, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090305040307/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/games/2006-11-23-ducks-avalanche_x.htm March 5, 2009 live USA Today mdy Peter Bondra became the 37th player to achieve 500 goals on December 22,http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2006/12/23/bondras_500th_goal_hands_chicago_a_win/ Bondra's 500th goal hands Chicago a win Associated Press December 23, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090304203309/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2006/12/23/bondras_500th_goal_hands_chicago_a_win/ March 4, 2009 dead followed shortly thereafter by Mark Recchi as number 38 on January 26.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/penguins-recchi-named-nhl-s-top-star-1.687837 Penguins' Recchi named NHL's top star CBC Sports January 29, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104105456/http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2007/01/29/recchi-nhl-awards.html November 4, 2012 live mdy On March 13, Mike Modano became the 39th player to score 500 goals.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17602565/wid/11915829/ Mighty Mike: Modano nets 500th goal Associated Press March 15, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026014029/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17602565/wid/11915829/ October 26, 2012 dead mdy Four nights later, he passed Joe Mullen for most goals by an American-born player by scoring his 503rd goal.http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/03/18/modano_highest_scoring_us_born_player/ Modano highest-scoring U.S.-born player Associated Press March 18, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090304203809/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/03/18/modano_highest_scoring_us_born_player/ March 4, 2009 dead The NHL's youth movement continued: Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins became first player in 89 years to score a goal in each of his first six games in the NHL.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/malkin-ties-nhl-goal-mark-1.577861 Malkin ties NHL goal mark CBC Sports November 1, 2006 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025194936/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2006/11/01/nhl-penguins-kings.html October 25, 2012 live mdy Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jordan Staal became the youngest player (18 years, 153 days) in NHL history to record a hat trick on February 10.https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=2761785 Elias Says ... Elias Sports Bureau February 14, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121102034407/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2761785 November 2, 2012 live mdy Colorado Avalanche forward Paul Stastny set an NHL rookie record by scoring at least one point in 20 consecutive games, breaking Teemu Selänne's record of 17.http://cbs.sportsline.com/nhl/story/10402462 Colorado's Stastny continues to live up to family legacy CBS Sports Goldstein Wes October 11, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20120922085935/http://cbs.sportsline.com/nhl/story/10402462 September 22, 2012 dead mdy https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2007-03-07-avalanche-sabres_N.htm Avalanche bury Sabres; Stastny matches mark Associated Press Wawrow John March 7, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090305040303/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2007-03-07-avalanche-sabres_N.htm March 5, 2009 live USA Today mdy Nineteen-year-old phenom Sidney Crosby claimed the scoring title with 120 points, becoming the youngest player in NHL history to achieve the feat.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/crosby-lecavalier-pick-up-nhl-awards-1.668192 Crosby, Lecavalier pick up NHL awards CBC Sports June 7, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104105507/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2007/06/04/awards-crosby.html November 4, 2012 live mdy Crosby scored a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes to pass Wayne Gretzky as the youngest player (19 years, 207 days) in NHL history to reach 200 career points.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/crosby-youngest-to-net-200-nhl-points-1.636081 Crosby youngest to net 200 NHL points CBC Sports March 2, 2007 November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090826161655/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2007/03/02/crosby-milestone.html August 26, 2009 live mdy Numerous other milestones, events, and happenings occurred as well: The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers played a historic preseason game on September 23, 2006, when the Rangers defeated the Panthers 3–2 in the NHL's first game in Puerto Rico.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14974841/wid/7279844/ Rangers, Panthers play ... in Puerto Rico Associated Press September 24, 2006 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026014001/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14974841/wid/7279844/ October 26, 2012 dead mdy On November 9, 2006, the Anaheim Ducks set an NHL open era record by remaining undefeated in regulation for the first 16 games of the season, with 12 wins and four overtime losses. The previous mark was set by the 1984–85 Edmonton Oilers, who had 12 wins and three ties.http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061110/news_1s10nhl.html Ducks undefeated in a record first 16 games Associated Press November 10, 2006 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090304202243/http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061110/news_1s10nhl.html March 4, 2009 dead mdy On January 2, 2007, the Edmonton Oilers recorded their 1,000th regular season win in franchise history by defeating the Florida Panthers 4–1 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta.http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/01/03/oilers_top_panthers_for_1000th_win/ Oilers top Panthers for 1,000th win Associated Press January 3, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090304203802/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/01/03/oilers_top_panthers_for_1000th_win/ March 4, 2009 dead On February 1, 2007, Martin Brodeur passed Patrick Roy for first place on the all-time overtime wins list, with 45 career overtime wins.Weekes Don Crease-Crashing Hockey Trivia Greystone Books 2007 49 https://books.google.com/books?id=7gxQrPbdsCEC&pg=PA49 9781926685113 On February 22, 2007, eight games went to overtime, setting a record for most on one day.https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=2776136 Elias Says ... Elias Sports Bureau February 23, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120224038/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2776136 January 20, 2012 live mdy Four of these games went to a shootout. One of the shootouts, between the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres, was the culmination of a game that saw a huge fight, the result of a late hit on Sabres co-captain Chris Drury, that resulted in 100 penalty minutes and three game misconduct ejections.https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2007022202 Buffalo 6, Ottawa 5, SO Associated Press Wawrow John February 22, 2007 December 5, 2007 March 14, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070314135429/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2007022202 live On March 11, 2007, Chris Simon of the New York Islanders was suspended an NHL-record 25 games (minimum) for striking New York Rangers center Ryan Hollweg in the face with his stick during a March 8 game between the two teams.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/simon-suspended-for-rest-of-season-playoffs-1.657543 Simon suspended for rest of season, playoffs CBC Sports March 11, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025203213/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2007/03/11/chris-simon-suspension.html October 25, 2012 live mdy Simon missed the Islanders' final 15 regular-season contests, their five post-season games, and the first five games of the 2007–08 season.http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/07/23/isles_sign_still_suspended_chris_simon/ Isles sign still-suspended Chris Simon Associated Press Podell Ira July 23, 2007 December 5, 2007 The Boston Globe https://web.archive.org/web/20090304203814/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/07/23/isles_sign_still_suspended_chris_simon/ March 4, 2009 dead On March 31, 2007, Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning scored his 51st goal of the season against the Washington Capitals, which would be enough to ensure that he became the first Lightning player to win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (most goals scored).http://www.nhl.com/trophies/richard.html Maurice Richard Trophy December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20100111220659/http://www.nhl.com/trophies/richard.html January 11, 2010 dead mdy Lecavalier finished the season with 52 goals.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17973107/ Still no MJ, but Lecavalier's clearly a star MSNBC Spector Mark April 10, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070519023709/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17973107/ May 19, 2007 dead mdy On the same night, Martin St. Louis crossed the 100-point mark for the season, making him and Lecavalier the only teammates in the 2006–07 season to reach 100 points.http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270331020 Washington 2, Tampa Bay 5 Associated Press March 31, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020224350/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270331020 October 20, 2012 dead mdy http://www.hockeynut.com/0607/stats0607.html 2006–07 NHL Points Leaders December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719170818/http://www.hockeynut.com/0607/stats0607.html July 19, 2011 live mdy On April 3, 2007, Dominik Hasek of the Detroit Red Wings made 35 saves and moved into a tie for eighth place with Ed Belfour and Tony Esposito on the career shutouts list with 76, in a 3–0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07094/774948-61.stm NHL roundup: Hasek blanks Columbus Associated Press April 4, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522040538/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07094/774948-61.stm May 22, 2011 dead Pittsburgh Post-Gazette mdy The shutout was Columbus' 16th of the season, setting a modern-day NHL record for shutouts against.https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=2824940 Elias Says ... Elias Sports Bureau April 3, 2007 June 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20120204011051/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2824940 February 4, 2012 live mdy On April 5, 2007, goalie Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils recorded his 48th win of the season, setting a new record for most wins in a single season by a goaltender. The previous record of 47 wins was set during the 1973–74 NHL season by Bernie Parent of the Philadelphia Flyers.http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/04/05/brodeur_breaks_nhl_mark_with_48th_win/ Brodeur breaks NHL mark with 48th win Associated Press Gelston Dan April 5, 2007 December 5, 2007 The Boston Globe https://web.archive.org/web/20090304202508/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/04/05/brodeur_breaks_nhl_mark_with_48th_win/ March 4, 2009 dead For the first time in NHL history, neither of the previous season's Stanley Cup finalists qualified for the playoffs, as both the Edmonton Oilers and defending champion Carolina Hurricanes failed to qualify.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2007/features/oilers.html The Oilers run dry CBC Sports Sinclair Rob April 9, 2007 December 5, 2007 September 18, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918173035/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2007/features/oilers.html dead The Hurricanes are also the first Stanley Cup Champion since the 1995–96 New Jersey Devils to miss the playoffs the season after their victory.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2007/features/carolina.html No repeat in Raleigh CBC Sports Sinclair Rob April 10, 2007 December 5, 2007 September 18, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918173029/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2007/features/carolina.html dead The Colorado Avalanche, with 95 points, broke the record set by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1969–70 season who had 92 points,https://www.denverpost.com/2007/04/08/avalanche-6-flames-3/ Avalanche 6, Flames 3 The Denver Post April 8, 2007 June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240616210645/https://www.denverpost.com/2007/04/08/avalanche-6-flames-3/ live for having the most points of any team missing the playoffs.http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=426822 Avs Win Season Finale Associated Press April 8, 2007 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519103813/http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=319057&page=NewsPage&service=page May 19, 2011 dead The Vancouver Canucks broke their franchise record of the longest playoff game on April 11, 2007, winning near the end of the fourth overtime, against the Dallas Stars and marking the sixth-longest game in NHL history.https://www.thestar.com/article/202357 Wonder twin powers activate Canucks in OT Canadian Press Morris Jim April 12, 2007 December 5, 2007 Toronto https://web.archive.org/web/20110607051656/http://www.thestar.com/article/202357 June 7, 2011 live mdy On June 2, 2007, the Stanley Cup Final returned to Ottawa for the first time in over 80 years, since the final match between the original Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins on April 13, 1927, was played. As reported by The Canadian Press, 99-year-old Russell Williams was in attendance, who attended the 1927 Stanley Cup Final game. The Senators won the game, 5–3.https://www.thestar.com/article/220949 Russell happy to be back Canadian Press Cheadle Bruce June 3, 2007 December 5, 2007 Toronto https://web.archive.org/web/20110607051738/http://www.thestar.com/article/220949 June 7, 2011 live mdy Debuts The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 2006–07: Loui Eriksson, Dallas Stars Jack Johnson, Los Angeles Kings Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguinshttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/malkin-injured-in-nhl-debut-1.605729 Malkin injured in NHL debut CBC Sports September 20, 2006 December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025203416/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2006/09/20/evgenin-malkin.html October 25, 2012 live mdy Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh Penguins Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins Rich Peverley, Nashville Predators David Krejci, Boston Bruins Drew Stafford, Buffalo Sabres Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers Keith Yandle, Phoenix Coyotes Alexander Radulov, Nashville Predators Last games The following is a list of players of note who played their last NHL game in 2006–07, listed with their team: Tony Amonte,http://www.maxpreps.com/news/NQN2uUZhEeGDlQAmVebEWg/former-nhl-star-tony-amonte-experiences-growing-pains-as-thayer-academy-coach.htm Former NHL star Tony Amonte experiences growing pains as Thayer Academy coach - MaxPreps January 26, 2012 maxpreps.com September 4, 2016 October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026181118/http://www.maxpreps.com/news/NQN2uUZhEeGDlQAmVebEWg/former-nhl-star-tony-amonte-experiences-growing-pains-as-thayer-academy-coach.htm live Calgary Flames Ed Belfour,https://www.nhl.com/news/belfour-enjoys-outdoors-coaching-sons-in-retirement/c-615417 https://web.archive.org/web/20161103221315/https://www.nhl.com/news/belfour-enjoys-outdoors-coaching-sons-in-retirement/c-615417 dead November 3, 2016 Belfour enjoys outdoors, coaching sons in retirement NHL.com Florida Panthers Peter Bondra,https://www.nhl.com/news/veteran-nhler-peter-bondra-retires-becomes-gm-of-national-slovak-team/c-373410 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916092837/https://www.nhl.com/news/veteran-nhler-peter-bondra-retires-becomes-gm-of-national-slovak-team/c-373410 dead September 16, 2016 Veteran NHLer Peter Bondra retires, becomes GM of national Slovak team NHL.com Chicago Blackhawks Sean Burke,http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/goalie-sean-burke-announces-retirement-1.675004 Goalie Sean Burke announces retirement - CBC Sports cbc.ca September 4, 2016 September 18, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918170802/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/goalie-sean-burke-announces-retirement-1.675004 live Los Angeles Kings Mike Dunham,https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/mike-dunham-named-goaltending-coach/c-465103 https://web.archive.org/web/20170427002916/https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/mike-dunham-named-goaltending-coach/c-465103 dead April 27, 2017 MIKE DUNHAM NAMED GOALTENDING COACH NHL.com New York Islanders Robert Esche,http://thesbjournal.com/sports-ceo/this-former-nhl-goalie-will-hire-you-but-not-because-of-your-resume/ This Former NHL Goalie Will Hire You- But Not Because of Your Resume - The Small Business Journal thesbjournal.com March 9, 2016 September 5, 2016 October 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028065429/http://thesbjournal.com/sports-ceo/this-former-nhl-goalie-will-hire-you-but-not-because-of-your-resume/ live Philadelphia Flyers Darius Kasparaitis,http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2016/02/26/People-and-Pop-Culture/Hangin-With.aspx Hangin' With ... Retired NHL Defenseman & Verzasca Group Co-Founder Darius Kasparaitis www.sportsbusinessdaily.com February 26, 2016 September 4, 2016 October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026210028/http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2016/02/26/People-and-Pop-Culture/Hangin-With.aspx live New York Rangers John LeClair,http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/sports/Goalies_shine_in_low_scoring_affair_391972001.html Goalies shine in low scoring affair reddeeradvocate.com September 4, 2016 September 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916074913/http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/sports/Goalies_shine_in_low_scoring_affair_391972001.html dead Pittsburgh Penguins Eric Lindros,http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/eric-lindros-retires-from-nhl-1.645525 Eric Lindros retires from NHL - CBC Sports cbc.ca September 4, 2016 November 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161107083514/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/eric-lindros-retires-from-nhl-1.645525 live Dallas Stars Scott Mellanby,http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/thrashers-scott-mellanby-retires-1.679649 Thrashers' Scott Mellanby retires - CBC Sports cbc.ca September 4, 2016 September 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927184053/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/thrashers-scott-mellanby-retires-1.679649 live Atlanta Thrashers Joe Nieuwendyk,http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/no-regrets-as-joe-nieuwendyk-retires-from-nhl-1.581049 No regrets as Joe Nieuwendyk retires from NHL - CBC Sports cbc.ca September 4, 2016 August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815085917/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/no-regrets-as-joe-nieuwendyk-retires-from-nhl-1.581049 live Florida Panthers Mike Ricci,http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/mike-ricci-retires-from-nhl-1.641937 Mike Ricci retires from NHL - CBC Sports cbc.ca September 4, 2016 September 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927174032/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/mike-ricci-retires-from-nhl-1.641937 live Phoenix Coyotes Pierre Turgeon,http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pierre-turgeon-retires-from-nhl-1.633207 Pierre Turgeon retires from NHL - CBC Sports cbc.ca September 4, 2016 November 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104101310/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pierre-turgeon-retires-from-nhl-1.633207 live Colorado Avalanche Broadcasting rights In Canada, national rights were split between CBC and TSN. CBC aired Saturday night Hockey Night in Canada regular season games, while TSN's coverage included Wednesday Night Hockey and other selected weeknights. During the first three rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, TSN televised all-U.S. games while CBC aired all games involving Canadian teams. CBC then had exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final. This was the second season of the league's U.S. national broadcast rights deals with NBC and the renamed Versus (the former Outdoor Life Network (OLN) had shifted beyond simply "outdoor" programming). Versus aired regular season games generally on Monday and Tuesday nights, while NBC had regular season windows on selected weekends. During the playoffs, NBC had the rights to air selected weekend games during the first three postseason rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and games 3–7 of the Stanley Cup Final, while Versus televised selected first and second round playoff games, all conference Final games not aired on NBC, and the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final. See also 2006 NHL entry draft 2006-07 NHL transactions 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game National Hockey League All-Star Game 2006 in ice hockey 2007 in ice hockey References Dinger Ralph 2011 The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012 Dan Diamond & Associates 978-1-894801-22-5 Toronto, ON registration https://archive.org/details/nationalhockeyle0000unse_u6g5 Notes 30em External links 2006 NHL.com Hockey Database 1 1