2004–05 New Jersey Devils season

National Hockey League season March 2026 March 2012 NHL 2004–05 2004 New Jersey Devils Eastern Atlantic Did not play Lou Lamoriello Pat Burns Scott Stevens Continental Airlines Arena Albany River Rats The 2004–05 New Jersey Devils season was the 31st season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 23rd season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season.National Hockey League The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011 2010 Triumph Books 83 978-1-60078-422-4 However, the 2004–05 NHL lockout prevented the season's games from occurring. NHL lockout Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello sat on the negotiating committee for the league, although he had little to say early on in the proceedings.Tom Jones NHL likely to reject union offer St. Petersburg Times Sports, 1C December 14, 2007 However, he was invited to a January meeting by the players' union in an attempt to breach sides; Lamoriello was invited because of the respect for the manner in which he ran the Devils organization.Joe Lapointe Lamoriello Joins League's Team in N.H.L. Contract Talks The New York Times Section D; Column 1; Sports Desk; HOCKEY; Pg. 5 January 27, 2005 That meeting was ultimately unfruitful, although it did lead to further talks between the players and the owners. As late as February 2005, Lamoriello showed hope the season could be salvaged.Tom Jones No deal, no budging, no end; no surprise St. Petersburg Times Sports, 3C February 5, 2005 They're trying to do everything humanly possible to try to get the game back on the ice... If there is reason to believe that there is hope and a chance, then I think you use that time. We have to have some patience. He later added:John Dellapina Hockey season hits over time New York Daily News Sports, pg. 62 February 15, 2005Maybe I'm from the old school. But I believe we should lock ourselves in a room and not come out until we've made a deal – or announced that we can't. I've said all along, until someone tells me it's over, it's not. It's too easy to be negative. There's no question we have something scheduled at this point for (tomorrow) Wednesday. It's looking very bleak right now. But it's not over. Lamoriello praised the final decision, saying it put everyone on "level footing" and created more parity in the league.Helene Elliott Labor Pains Finally Stop for the NHL Los Angeles Times Sports Desk; Part D; Pg. 1 July 14, 2005 Meanwhile, during the stoppage Devils' center Scott Gomez went home to Anchorage, Alaska, to play for the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. He went on to lead the league in scoring, netting 86 points in only 68 games, en route to winning the league's Most Valuable Player award. Schedule The Devils regular season schedule was announced on July 14, 2004.2004-05 Home Opener Set for October 15 http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/NJDSchedule.pdf New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040921053200/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/NJDSchedule.pdf September 21, 2004 July 14, 2004 Their preseason schedule was announced on July 19, 2004.2004 Pre-Season Schedule Set http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040718.html New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040803075549/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040718.html August 3, 2004 July 19, 2004 background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 5px solid; border-bottom:#010101 5px solid; 2004–05 schedule2004-05 New Jersey Devils Schedule https://www.espn.co.uk/nhl/equipo/calendario?nombre=njd&temporada=2005 ESPN April 21, 2022 y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; Preseason Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || September 28 || New York Rangers |- | 2 || September 30 || @ New York Rangers |- | 3 || October 1 || @ New York Islanders |- | 4 || October 6 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 5 || October 8 || New York Islanders |- | 6 || October 9 || Philadelphia Flyers |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; Regular season Game Date Opponent |- | 1 || October 15 || Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 2 || October 16 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 3 || October 20 || New York Islanders |- | 4 || October 23 || Detroit Red Wings |- | 5 || October 26 || @ New York Islanders |- | 6 || October 29 || St. Louis Blues |- | 7 || October 30 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 8 || November 2 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 9 || November 3 || @ Washington Capitals |- | 10 || November 6 || Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 11 || November 8 || @ Atlanta Thrashers |- | 12 || November 10 || Nashville Predators |- | 13 || November 12 || Dallas Stars |- | 14 || November 13 || @ Washington Capitals |- | 15 || November 16 || Ottawa Senators |- | 16 || November 18 || Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 17 || November 20 || Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 18 || November 22 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 19 || November 24 || @ Florida Panthers |- | 20 || November 26 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 21 || November 27 || Atlanta Thrashers |- | 22 || December 1 || New York Rangers |- | 23 || December 3 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 24 || December 4 || @ New York Rangers |- | 25 || December 7 || Buffalo Sabres |- | 26 || December 9 || @ Minnesota Wild |- | 27 || December 11 || New York Rangers |- | 28 || December 12 || @ Chicago Blackhawks |- | 29 || December 15 || Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 30 || December 17 || Montreal Canadiens |- | 31 || December 18 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 32 || December 21 || @ Carolina Hurricanes |- | 33 || December 23 || New York Islanders |- | 34 || December 27 || @ Florida Panthers |- | 35 || December 29 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning |- | 36 || December 31 || Anaheim Mighty Ducks |- | 37 || January 4 || Atlanta Thrashers |- | 38 || January 6 || @ New York Islanders |- | 39 || January 8 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 40 || January 10 || Minnesota Wild |- | 41 || January 12 || Colorado Avalanche |- | 42 || January 14 || Boston Bruins |- | 43 || January 15 || @ Boston Bruins |- | 44 || January 18 || Philadelphia Flyers |- | 45 || January 20 || @ New York Rangers |- | 46 || January 22 || Carolina Hurricanes |- | 47 || January 25 || @ Vancouver Canucks |- | 48 || January 28 || @ Edmonton Oilers |- | 49 || January 29 || @ Calgary Flames |- | 50 || February 2 || Los Angeles Kings |- | 51 || February 3 || @ Buffalo Sabres |- | 52 || February 5 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 53 || February 8 || Florida Panthers |- | 54 || February 10 || New York Rangers |- | 55 || February 15 || Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 56 || February 17 || @ Philadelphia Flyers |- | 57 || February 19 || Carolina Hurricanes |- | 58 || February 20 || @ Nashville Predators |- | 59 || February 23 || @ Detroit Red Wings |- | 60 || February 24 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs |- | 61 || February 26 || New York Islanders |- | 62 || February 28 || Columbus Blue Jackets |- | 63 || March 2 || Boston Bruins |- | 64 || March 4 || Washington Capitals |- | 65 || March 5 || @ Ottawa Senators |- | 66 || March 7 || Philadelphia Flyers |- | 67 || March 10 || @ San Jose Sharks |- | 68 || March 12 || @ Phoenix Coyotes |- | 69 || March 16 || @ New York Rangers |- | 70 || March 17 || Atlanta Thrashers |- | 71 || March 19 || Philadelphia Flyers |- | 72 || March 21 || Buffalo Sabres |- | 73 || March 24 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 74 || March 26 || @ New York Islanders |- | 75 || March 27 || Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 76 || March 29 || Ottawa Senators |- | 77 || March 31 || @ Carolina Hurricanes |- | 78 || April 2 || @ Boston Bruins |- | 79 || April 4 || @ Montreal Canadiens |- | 80 || April 6 || Florida Panthers |- | 81 || April 8 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins |- | 82 || April 9 || Washington Capitals |- Transactions The Devils 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=Devils&BeginDate=2004-06-08&EndDate=2005-02-16&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 Pro Sports Transactions April 21, 2022 Trades Date Details Ref 2004 06 26 To New Jersey Devils 1st-round pick in 2004 To Dallas Stars1st-round pick in 2004 3rd-round pick in 20042004 NHL Entry Draft http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2004/html/devilsinfo/2004draftpicks.php New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040722042014/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2004/html/devilsinfo/2004draftpicks.php July 22, 2004 Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2004 07 03 Darren Langdon Montreal Canadiens 2-year Free agency Devils Sign Left Wing Darren Langdon http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040703.html New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040812161538/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040703.html August 12, 2004 July 3, 2004 2004 07 12 Richard Matvichuk Dallas Stars 4-year Free agency Devils Sign Defenseman Richard Matvichuk http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040712.html New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040812161901/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040712.html August 12, 2004 July 12, 2004 2004 07 15 Krzysztof Oliwa Calgary Flames Free agency Oliwa a Devil again https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/oliwa-a-devil-again-1.477371 CBC.ca April 21, 2022 July 15, 2004 2004 08 13 Bobby Allen Edmonton Oilers Free agency Devils Sign Eight Free Agents http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040813.pdf New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060209120546/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040813.pdf February 9, 2006 August 13, 2004 Pascal Rheaume St. Louis Blues Free agency Ray Schultz Nashville Predators Free agency Steven Spencer South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) Free agency Players lost Date Player New team ViaIn parentheses is the player's free agency group on July 1 if applicable. Ref 2004 07 01 Greg CrozierCrozier retired.70008 Greg Crozier, retrieved April 21, 2022 Contract expiration (VI) https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1832688 2004 free agents ESPN July 1, 2004 November 8, 2015 Joe HulbigHulbig retired.39282 Joe Hulbig, retrieved April 21, 2022 Contract expiration (VI) Corey SchwabSchwab was inactive during the 2004–05 season and retired on August 10, 2005.25116 Corey Schwab, retrieved April 21, 2022LIGHTNING ANNOUNCE HOCKEY OPERATIONS STAFF ADDITIONS & PROMOTIONS http://www.tampabaylightning.com/prdetail.cfm?pressreleaseID=1115&category=3 Tampa Bay Lightning December 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20051217032013/http://www.tampabaylightning.com/prdetail.cfm?pressreleaseID=1115&category=3 December 17, 2005 August 10, 2005 Contract expiration (III) 2004 07 03 Turner Stevenson Philadelphia Flyers Free agency (III) http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com/pressbox/archive/1665.asp Flyers Sign Mike Knuble and Turner Stevenson Philadelphia Flyers July 3, 2004 April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040708002359/http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com/pressbox/archive/1665.asp July 8, 2004 2004 07 07 Raymond Giroux Minnesota Wild Free agency (VI) Minnesota Wild Signs Free Agent Giroux http://www.wild.com/team/009/321/index.html Minnesota Wild April 20, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040804145529/http://www.wild.com/team/009/321/index.html August 4, 2004 July 7, 2004 2004 07 19 Craig Darby Tampa Bay Lightning Free agency (UFA) Lightning sign Craig Darby https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/lightning-sign-craig-darby/n-3063437 OurSports Central April 21, 2022 July 19, 2004 2004 07 28 Maxim Balmochnykh HC Lipetsk (RUS-2) Free agency (VI) Официальный сайт ХК Липецк. Главная http://www.hoclublipetsk.narod.ru/ HC Lipetsk April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040927040234/http://www.hoclublipetsk.narod.ru/ September 27, 2004 Russian July 28, 2004 Контракты с клубом подписали нападающий Максим Балмочных, и защитник Олег Кобзев. Contracts with the club were signed by striker Maxim Balmochnyh and defender Oleg Kobzev. 2004 07 29 Tommy Albelin Retirement (III) a/albelto01 Tommy Albelin, retrieved April 21, 2022 2004 08 09 Steve Kariya Ilves (Liiga) Free agency (VI) Ilves hankki Steve Kariyan http://www.ilves.com/uutinen090804.php ILVES.COM April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813014154/http://www.ilves.com/uutinen090804.php August 13, 2004 fi August 9, 2004 2004 09 Mike Matteucci Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) Free agency (VI) m/mattemi01 Mike Matteucci, retrieved April 21, 2022 2004 09 28 Chris Hartsburg Colorado Eagles (CHL) Free agency (UFA) Eagles Re-sign One, Add Another https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/eagles-re-sign-one-add-another/n-3088986 OurSports Central April 21, 2022 September 28, 2004 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2004 06 29 Ivan Khomutov Entry-level Ivan Khomutov signs with New Jersey Devils – London Knights https://londonknights.com/ivan-khomutov-signs-with-new-jersey-devils London Knights April 21, 2022 June 29, 2004 2004 07 01 John Madden 5-year Re-signing Lapointe Joe Madden Re-Signs With Devils https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/02/sports/madden-re-signs-with-devils.html The New York Times April 21, 2022 July 2, 2004 Jay Pandolfo 4-year Re-signing 2004 07 07 Grant Marshall multi-year Re-signing GRANT MARSHALL http://www.tsn.ca:80/nhl/teams/player_bio.asp?player_name=Grant+Marshall&hubName=NJ TSN.ca April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041230014809/http://www.tsn.ca:80/nhl/teams/player_bio.asp?player_name=Grant+Marshall&hubName=NJ December 30, 2004 07-Jul-04: Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a multi-year contract. 2004 07 08 Jeff Friesen 1-year Re-signing Everson Mark FRIESEN DECIDES TO STAY A DEVIL https://nypost.com/2004/07/08/friesen-decides-to-stay-a-devil/ New York Post April 21, 2022 July 8, 2004 2004 07 15 Viktor Kozlov 1-year Re-signing Everson Mark NIEDERMAYER, OLIWA RETURNING TO NEW JERSEY https://nypost.com/2004/07/16/niedermayer-oliwa-returning-to-new-jersey/ New York Post April 21, 2022 July 16, 2004 2004 08 10 Scott Gomez 1-year Arbitration award Arbitrator gives Gomez $2.9 million http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story.asp?ID=94348&hubName=nhl-devils TSN.ca 21 April 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041117160957/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story.asp?ID=94348&hubName=nhl-devils November 17, 2004 August 10, 2004 2004 08 12 Brian Rafalski 1-year Re-signing Devils defenseman scores one-year deal https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1858763 ESPN April 18, 2022 August 13, 2004 2004 08 13 Ari Ahonen Re-signing Scott Clemmensen Re-signing Brett Clouthier Re-signing Ryan Murphy Re-signing Scott Niedermayer 1-year Arbitration award 2004 08 19 Sergei Brylin multi-year Re-signing Devils Re-Sign Forward Sergei Brylin http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040819.html New Jersey Devils April 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20041123014624/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2004/html/devilsinfo/press_releases/PR20040819.html November 23, 2004 August 19, 2004 Draft picks The Devils' draft picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft in Raleigh, North Carolina.http://www.nhl.com/draft/2004/round1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20060415085048/http://www.nhl.com/draft/2004/round1.html dead April 15, 2006 2004 Draft Results NHL.com July 5, 2007 Rd # Pick # Player Nat Pos Team (League) Notes120Travis ZajacCanadaCSalmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)fn1 The Devils acquired the 2004 first-round pick from Dallas in exchange for the Devils' 2004 first-round pick (later transferred to San Jose and used on Lukas Kaspar) and the 2004 third-round pick (later transferred to Washington and used on Clayton Barthel) on June 26, 2004.257No second-round pickThe Devils traded their 2004 second-round pick (later transferred to Edmonton and used on Geoff Paukovich), along with Mike Rupp to Phoenix for Jan Hrdina on March 5, 2004.388No third-round pickfn14121No fourth-round pickThe Devils traded their 2004 fourth-round pick (later transferred to Calgary and used on Kris Hogg) to Columbus for Grant Marshall on March 10, 2003.5155Alexander MikhailishinRussiaDSpartak St. Petersburg (Vysshaya Liga)6185Josh DisherCanadaGErie Otters (OHL)7216Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeblondCanadaRWBaie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)Compensatory selection received from the NHL as compensation for Group III free agent Jim McKenzie signing with the Nashville Predators on July 22, 2003.2004 NHL Entry Draft Pick Transactions http://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Years/2004.htm www.prosportstransactions.com April 21, 20227217Tyler EckfordCanadaDSurrey Eagles (BCHL)8250Nathan PerkovichUnited StatesRWCedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)9282Valeri KlimovRussiaDSpartak St. Petersburg (Vysshaya Liga) Farm teams The Albany River Rats, the Devils' American Hockey League affiliate, finished in last place in their division during the 2004–05 AHL season, and failed to make the playoffs for the fifth straight season. Veteran Dean McAmmond led the team in scoring with 61 points, while right on his heels was hot rookie Zach Parise with 58. Meanwhile, goaltenders Scott Clemmensen and Ari Ahonen split the load evenly, although Ahonen had more wins in fewer games played. Parise and Clemmensen would go on to make the Devils' squad full-time the following season. Notes References 30em 2004-05 Category:2004–05 NHL season by team Category:2004 in sports in New Jersey Category:2005 in sports in New Jersey 2004-05 New Jersey Devils season 2004-05 New Jersey Devils season