2001–02 Phoenix Coyotes season

NHL hockey team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2001–02 2001 Phoenix Coyotes 40–27–9–6 27–8–3–3 13–19–6–3 Western 6th Pacific 2nd 228 210 Mike Barnett Bob Francis Teppo Numminen Shane DoanClaude Lemieux America West Arena 13,165 Springfield FalconsMississippi Sea Wolves Daniel Briere (32) Teppo Numminen (35) Daymond Langkow (62) Todd Simpson (152) Radoslav Suchy (+25) Sean Burke (33) Sean Burke (2.29) The 2001–02 Phoenix Coyotes season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League, the franchise's 23rd season in the NHL and 30th overall. The Coyotes qualified for the playoffs after a one–year absence, but lost in the Western Conference Quarterfinals to the San Jose Sharks in five games. It was the Coyotes' final playoff berth for seven years. Off-season Defenseman Teppo Numminen was named captain.Coyotes Name Numminen Captain http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010915.1.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117183918/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010915.1.shtml January 17, 2002 September 15, 2001 Regular season Final standings PHX PHX Playoffs The series started in San Jose. The Sharks were victorious in Game 1 by a score of 2–1. However, in Game 2, the Coyotes rebounded and won 3–1. Games 3 and 4 went to Phoenix. In Game 3, the Sharks won 4–1, while in Game 4, the Sharks won 2–1. Game 5 shifted back to San Jose, where the Sharks would win the game 4–1 and win the series 4–1. Schedule and results Regular season background:#fff; border-top:#010101 5px solid; border-bottom:#791026 5px solid; 2001–02 regular season2001-02 Phoenix Coyotes Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/PHX/2002_games.html Hockey-Reference.com March 21, 2023 y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; October: 5–3–2–1 (home: 3–0–1–1; road: 2–3–1–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |1||October 4, 2001||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Los Angeles Kings (2001–02) ||0–0–1–0 || 2001020010 T |- |2||October 6, 2001||2–6 || align="left"| @ Edmonton Oilers (2001–02) ||0–1–1–0 || 2001020024 L |- |3||October 8, 2001||2–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Calgary Flames (2001–02) ||1–1–1–0 || 2001020034 W |- |4||October 11, 2001||0–3 || align="left"| @ Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02) ||1–2–1–0 || 2001020048 L |- |5||October 13, 2001||5–2 || align="left"| Washington Capitals (2001–02) ||2–2–1–0 || 2001020067 W |- |6||October 16, 2001||1–1 OT|| align="left"| Boston Bruins (2001–02) ||2–2–2–0 || 2001020083 T |- |7||October 18, 2001||1–3 || align="left"| @ Dallas Stars (2001–02) ||2–3–2–0 || 2001020093 L |- |8||October 20, 2001||5–2 || align="left"| Vancouver Canucks (2001–02) ||3–3–2–0 || 2001020116 W |- |9||October 24, 2001||2–3 OT|| align="left"| Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02) ||3–3–2–1 || 2001020135 OTL |- |10||October 27, 2001||1–0 || align="left"| Colorado Avalanche (2001–02) ||4–3–2–1 || 2001020158 W |- |11||October 30, 2001||3–2 || align="left"| @ Buffalo Sabres (2001–02) ||5–3–2–1 || 2001020167 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; November: 5–6–1–2 (home: 4–1–0–1; road: 1–5–1–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |12||November 1, 2001||2–5 || align="left"| @ New Jersey Devils (2001–02) ||5–4–2–1 || 2001020183 L |- |13||November 2, 2001||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Washington Capitals (2001–02) ||5–4–3–1 || 2001020191 T |- |14||November 4, 2001||0–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02) ||5–4–3–2 || 2001020209 OTL |- |15||November 7, 2001||1–3 || align="left"| Detroit Red Wings (2001–02) ||5–5–3–2 || 2001020225 L |- |16||November 9, 2001||5–1 || align="left"| @ Dallas Stars (2001–02) ||6–5–3–2 || 2001020240 W |- |17||November 10, 2001||1–4 || align="left"| @ St. Louis Blues (2001–02) ||6–6–3–2 || 2001020250 L |- |18||November 13, 2001||4–5 OT|| align="left"| Edmonton Oilers (2001–02) ||6–6–3–3 || 2001020267 OTL |- |19||November 15, 2001||5–3 || align="left"| San Jose Sharks (2001–02) ||7–6–3–3 || 2001020279 W |- |20||November 17, 2001||6–1 || align="left"| New York Islanders (2001–02) ||8–6–3–3 || 2001020298 W |- |21||November 20, 2001||2–1 OT|| align="left"| Minnesota Wild (2001–02) ||9–6–3–3 || 2001020315 W |- |22||November 23, 2001||2–5 || align="left"| @ Minnesota Wild (2001–02) ||9–7–3–3 || 2001020337 L |- |23||November 24, 2001||3–5 || align="left"| @ St. Louis Blues (2001–02) ||9–8–3–3 || 2001020344 L |- |24||November 27, 2001||0–3 || align="left"| @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02) ||9–9–3–3 || 2001020360 L |- |25||November 29, 2001||1–0 || align="left"| Nashville Predators (2001–02) ||10–9–3–3 || 2001020375 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; December: 7–5–3–0 (home: 6–2–1–0; road: 1–3–2–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |26||December 1, 2001||5–2 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02) ||11–9–3–3 || 2001020393 W |- |27||December 5, 2001||3–0 || align="left"| St. Louis Blues (2001–02) ||12–9–3–3 || 2001020416 W |- |28||December 7, 2001||1–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Detroit Red Wings (2001–02) ||12–9–4–3 || 2001020427 T |- |29||December 8, 2001||3–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02) ||12–9–5–3 || 2001020432 T |- |30||December 11, 2001||3–6 || align="left"| @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02) ||12–10–5–3 || 2001020451 L |- |31||December 13, 2001||0–6 || align="left"| @ Ottawa Senators (2001–02) ||12–11–5–3 || 2001020466 L |- |32||December 15, 2001||2–6 || align="left"| Dallas Stars (2001–02) ||12–12–5–3 || 2001020489 L |- |33||December 17, 2001||4–1 || align="left"| Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02) ||13–12–5–3 || 2001020499 W |- |34||December 19, 2001||6–3 || align="left"| Calgary Flames (2001–02) ||14–12–5–3 || 2001020513 W |- |35||December 21, 2001||1–2 || align="left"| @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02) ||14–13–5–3 || 2001020527 L |- |36||December 23, 2001||0–4 || align="left"| Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02) ||14–14–5–3 || 2001020542 L |- |37||December 26, 2001||1–1 OT|| align="left"| Los Angeles Kings (2001–02) ||14–14–6–3 || 2001020554 T |- |38||December 28, 2001||4–2 || align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02) ||15–14–6–3 || 2001020567 W |- |39||December 30, 2001||4–2 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks (2001–02) ||16–14–6–3 || 2001020583 W |- |40||December 31, 2001||5–0 || align="left"| New York Rangers (2001–02) ||17–14–6–3 || 2001020593 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; January: 6–5–1–1 (home: 1–3–1–0; road: 5–2–0–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |41||January 3, 2002||2–1 || align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02) ||18–14–6–3 || 2001020612 W |- |42||January 4, 2002||3–5 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks (2001–02) ||18–15–6–3 || 2001020616 L |- |43||January 6, 2002||0–3 || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02) ||18–16–6–3 || 2001020633 L |- |44||January 9, 2002||5–6 || align="left"| San Jose Sharks (2001–02) ||18–17–6–3 || 2001020652 L |- |45||January 15, 2002||2–2 OT|| align="left"| Detroit Red Wings (2001–02) ||18–17–7–3 || 2001020693 T |- |46||January 17, 2002||2–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Colorado Avalanche (2001–02) ||18–17–7–4 || 2001020706 OTL |- |47||January 19, 2002||1–3 || align="left"| Buffalo Sabres (2001–02) ||18–18–7–4 || 2001020725 L |- |48||January 21, 2002||1–0 || align="left"| @ Nashville Predators (2001–02) ||19–18–7–4 || 2001020736 W |- |49||January 23, 2002||4–1 || align="left"| @ Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02) ||20–18–7–4 || 2001020751 W |- |50||January 25, 2002||1–4 || align="left"| @ Detroit Red Wings (2001–02) ||20–19–7–4 || 2001020764 L |- |51||January 26, 2002||3–2 || align="left"| @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02) ||21–19–7–4 || 2001020774 W |- |52||January 28, 2002||4–2 || align="left"| @ Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02) ||22–19–7–4 || 2001020785 W |- |53||January 30, 2002||3–1 || align="left"| @ Florida Panthers (2001–02) ||23–19–7–4 || 2001020804 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; February: 3–3–1–1 (home: 3–2–0–0; road: 0–1–1–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |54||February 4, 2002||2–4 || align="left"| @ Vancouver Canucks (2001–02) ||23–20–7–4 || 2001020814 L |- |55||February 6, 2002||2–5 || align="left"| Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02) ||23–21–7–4 || 2001020827 L |- |56||February 8, 2002||6–5 OT|| align="left"| Los Angeles Kings (2001–02) ||24–21–7–4 || 2001020843 W |- |57||February 10, 2002||3–4 || align="left"| Edmonton Oilers (2001–02) ||24–22–7–4 || 2001020858 L |- |58||February 12, 2002||4–3 OT|| align="left"| Calgary Flames (2001–02) ||25–22–7–4 || 2001020874 W |- |59||February 13, 2002||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Los Angeles Kings (2001–02) ||25–22–8–4 || 2001020880 T |- |60||February 26, 2002||5–1 || align="left"| Dallas Stars (2001–02) ||26–22–8–4 || 2001020893 W |- |61||February 28, 2002||1–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Colorado Avalanche (2001–02) ||26–22–8–5 || 2001020903 OTL |- y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; March: 10–2–1–1 (home: 7–0–0–1; road: 3–2–1–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |62||March 3, 2002||2–1 || align="left"| Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02) ||27–22–8–5 || 2001020925 W |- |63||March 5, 2002||4–1 || align="left"| New Jersey Devils (2001–02) ||28–22–8–5 || 2001020937 W |- |64||March 7, 2002||6–1 || align="left"| Vancouver Canucks (2001–02) ||29–22–8–5 || 2001020952 W |- |65||March 9, 2002||3–2 || align="left"| Ottawa Senators (2001–02) ||30–22–8–5 || 2001020968 W |- |66||March 12, 2002||3–1 || align="left"| Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02) ||31–22–8–5 || 2001020990 W |- |67||March 15, 2002||3–2 || align="left"| @ Nashville Predators (2001–02) ||32–22–8–5 || 2001021006 W |- |68||March 17, 2002||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Minnesota Wild (2001–02) ||32–22–9–5 || 2001021024 T |- |69||March 19, 2002||2–4 || align="left"| @ Boston Bruins (2001–02) ||32–23–9–5 || 2001021033 L |- |70||March 20, 2002||3–1 || align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02) ||33–23–9–5 || 2001021040 W |- |71||March 22, 2002||3–4 || align="left"| @ Dallas Stars (2001–02) ||33–24–9–5 || 2001021060 L |- |72||March 24, 2002||4–0 || align="left"| Los Angeles Kings (2001–02) ||34–24–9–5 || 2001021078 W |- |73||March 27, 2002||4–2 || align="left"| @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02) ||35–24–9–5 || 2001021097 W |- |74||March 28, 2002||1–2 OT|| align="left"| Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02) ||35–24–9–6 || 2001021107 OTL |- |75||March 30, 2002||5–3 || align="left"| Colorado Avalanche (2001–02) ||36–24–9–6 || 2001021123 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; April: 4–3–0–0 (home: 3–0–0–0; road: 1–3–0–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |76||April 1, 2002||5–3 || align="left"| St. Louis Blues (2001–02) ||37–24–9–6 || 2001021133 W |- |77||April 4, 2002||2–5 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks (2001–02) ||37–25–9–6 || 2001021155 L |- |78||April 7, 2002||3–4 || align="left"| @ Vancouver Canucks (2001–02) ||37–26–9–6 || 2001021177 L |- |79||April 9, 2002||4–2 || align="left"| @ Calgary Flames (2001–02) ||38–26–9–6 || 2001021190 W |- |80||April 10, 2002||0–3 || align="left"| @ Edmonton Oilers (2001–02) ||38–27–9–6 || 2001021199 L |- |81||April 12, 2002||7–1 || align="left"| Minnesota Wild (2001–02) ||39–27–9–6 || 2001021212 W |- |82||April 14, 2002||6–4 || align="left"| Nashville Predators (2001–02) ||40–27–9–6 || 2001021229 W |- |- | 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 Playoffs background:#fff; border-top:#010101 5px solid; border-bottom:#791026 5px solid; 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs y background:#fff; border-top:#010101 2px solid; border-bottom:#791026 2px solid; Western Conference Quarterfinals vs. (3) San Jose Sharks – Sharks win 4–1 Game Date Score Opponent Series Recap |- |1||April 17, 2002||1–2 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks || Sharks lead 1–0 || 2001030171 L |- |2||April 20, 2002||3–1 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks || Series tied 1–1 || 2001030172 W |- |3||April 22, 2002||1–4 || align="left"| San Jose Sharks || Sharks lead 2–1 || 2001030173 L |- |4||April 24, 2002||1–2 || align="left"| San Jose Sharks || Sharks lead 3–1 || 2001030174 L |- |5||April 26, 2002||1–4 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks || Sharks win 4–1 || 2001030175 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win 1px solid black W #fcc Loss 1px solid black L 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 Coyotes only. = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. No. Jersey number Player Pos Position Regular season Playoffs GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes 11 Daymond Langkow C 80 27 35 62 18 36 5 1 0 1 −2 0 8 Daniel Briere Daniel Brière C 78 32 28 60 6 52 5 2 1 3 −4 2 19 Shane Doan RW 81 20 29 49 11 61 5 2 2 4 −2 6 27 Teppo Numminen D 76 13 35 48 13 20 4 0 0 0 0 2 16 Michal Handzus Michal Handzuš C 79 15 30 45 −8 34 5 0 0 0 −2 2 17 Ladislav Nagy LW 74 23 19 42 6 50 5 0 0 0 −2 21 22 Claude Lemieux RW 82 16 25 41 −5 70 5 0 0 0 −2 2 55 Danny Markov D 72 6 30 36 −7 67 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 12 Mike Johnson ice hockey RW 57 5 22 27 14 28 5 1 1 2 1 6 23 Paul Mara D 75 7 17 24 −6 58 5 0 0 0 −4 4 36 Krys Kolanos C 57 11 11 22 6 48 2 0 0 0 −1 6 32 Brad May LW 72 10 12 22 11 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 28 Landon Wilson RW 47 7 12 19 4 46 4 0 0 0 −2 12 15 Radoslav Suchy Radoslav Suchý D 81 4 13 17 25 10 5 1 0 1 −5 0 94 Sergei Berezin LW 41 7 9 16 −1 4 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 2 Todd Simpson D 67 2 13 15 20 152 5 0 2 2 −1 6 4 Ossi Vaananen Ossi Väänänen D 76 2 12 14 6 74 5 0 0 0 0 6 49 Brian Savage LW 30 6 6 12 1 8 5 0 0 0 −1 0 44 Andrei Nazarov LW 30 6 3 9 7 51 3 0 0 0 0 2 10 Trevor Letowski RW 33 2 6 8 2 4 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 29 Branko Radivojevic Branko Radivojevič RW 18 4 2 6 1 4 1 0 0 0 −1 2 5Berehowsky wore number 33 in his first game. Drake Berehowsky D 32 1 4 5 5 42 5 0 1 1 −3 4 26 Mike Sullivan ice hockey C 42 1 2 3 −3 16 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 21 Todd Warriner LW 18 0 3 3 −3 8 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 10 Denis Pederson RW 19 1 1 2 −2 20 5 0 2 2 2 0 1 Sean Burke G 60 0 1 1 14 5 0 2 2 -98 0 45Jaspers wore number 49 until Savage was acquired. Jason Jaspers C 4 0 1 1 −1 4 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 18 Sebastien Bordeleau Sébastien Bordeleau C 6 0 0 0 −1 2 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 14 Tyler Bouck C 7 0 0 0 −1 4 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 24 David Cullen ice hockey D 14 0 0 0 −5 6 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 40 Patrick DesRochers G 5 0 0 0 2 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 42 Robert Esche G 22 0 0 0 16 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 37 Dan Focht D 8 0 0 0 0 11 1 0 1 1 1 0 38 Martin Grenier D 5 0 0 0 0 5 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 24 Darcy Hordichuk LW 1 0 0 0 0 14 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 5 Kirill Safronov D 1 0 0 0 −2 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 20 Wyatt Smith C 10 0 0 0 −5 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 31 Jean-Guy Trudel LW 3 0 0 0 0 2 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — Goaltending No. Jersey number Player Regular season Playoffs 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 GP Games played W Wins L Losses SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on Ice 1 Sean Burke 60 33 21 6 1711 137 2.29 .920 5 3587 5 1 4 133 13 2.63 .902 0 297 42 Robert Esche 22 6 10 2 533 52 2.73 .902 1 1145 — — — — — — — — — 40 Patrick DesRochers 5 1 2 1 99 15 3.71 .848 0 243 — — — — — — — — — Awards and records Awards TypeAward/honorRecipientRef League(annual) Jack Adams Award Bobby FrancisJack Adams Award https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/jack-adams-award records.nhl.com March 23, 2023 League(in-season) NHL All-Star Game selection Sean Burke2002 NHL All-Star Game Rosters https://www.hockey-reference.com/allstar/NHL_2002_roster.html Hockey-Reference.com August 29, 2024 NHL Player of the Month Sean Burke (March)Sean Burke NHL player of the month - UPI.com https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/04/01/Sean-Burke-NHL-player-of-the-month/49101017697247/ UPI March 23, 2023 April 1, 2002 NHL Rookie of the Month Krys Kolanos (November)Kolanos named Rookie of the Month http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/pho/readstory.asp?Story_Id=2109521 TSN.ca March 23, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020313052225/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/pho/readstory.asp?Story_Id=2109521 March 13, 2002 December 3, 2001 NHL YoungStars Game selection Krys KolanosKolanos did not play and was replaced by Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings.NHL - 2002 YoungStars rosters https://www.espn.com/nhl/allstar2002/s/youngroster.html ESPN.com March 23, 2023 January 30, 2002 Paul MaraMara was an injury replacement for Rostislav Klesla of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Team Hardest Working Player Award Shane DoanArizona Coyotes 2014–2015 Media Guide, p.290 Leading Scorer Award Daymond Langkow Man of the Year Award Landon Wilson Team MVP Award Sean Burke Three-Star Award Sean Burke Milestones MilestonePlayerDateRef First game Krys Kolanos October 4, 20012001-02 NHL Debuts https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2002_debut.html Hockey-Reference.com October 12, 2024 Martin Grenier October 11, 2001 Patrick DesRochers November 23, 2001 Dan Focht December 15, 2001 Kirill Safronov December 23, 2001 Jason Jaspers January 21, 2002 Branko Radivojevic March 3, 2002 1,000th game played Teppo Numminen March 3, 2002Senators vs. Coyotes - NHL Game Recap - March 9, 2002 https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/220309024 https://web.archive.org/web/20230323211027/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/220309024 dead March 23, 2023 ESPN March 23, 2023 March 10, 2002 A week ago, Teppo Numminen played in his 1,000th game. Transactions The Coyotes were involved in the following transactions from June 10, 2001, the day after the deciding game of the 2001 Stanley Cup Final, through June 13, 2002, the day of the deciding game of the 2002 Stanley Cup Final.Hockey Transactions Search Results https://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=&Team=Coyotes&BeginDate=2001-06-10&EndDate=2002-06-13&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 www.prosportstransactions.com March 21, 2023 Trades Date Details Ref 2001 06 12 To Toronto Maple LeafsTravis Green Craig Mills Rights to Robert Reichel To Phoenix CoyotesDanny MarkovCoyotes Acquire Danny Markov from Toronto http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010612.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818170026/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010612.shtml August 18, 2001 June 12, 2001 2001 06 15 To Montreal CanadiensJoe Juneau To Phoenix CoyotesFuture considerationsCoyotes Trade Joe Juneau to Montreal for Future Considerations http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010615.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010721073143/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010615.shtml July 21, 2001 June 15, 2001 2001 06 18 To Tampa Bay LightningJuha Ylonen To Phoenix CoyotesTodd WarrinerCoyotes Trade Ylonen to Tampa Bay In Exchange for Todd Warriner http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010618.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818170651/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010618.shtml August 18, 2001 June 18, 2001 2001 06 19 To Anaheim Mighty DucksKeith Carney To Phoenix Coyotes2nd-round pick in 2001Coyotes Trade Carney to Anaheim for 2nd Pick In 2001 NHL Entry Draft Round Draft http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010619.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818170707/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010619.shtml August 18, 2001 June 19, 2001 2001 06 22 To Toronto Maple LeafsMikael Renberg To Phoenix CoyotesSergei BerezinCoyotes Acquire Berezin from Toronto In Exchange for Renberg http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010622.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818161627/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010622.shtml August 18, 2001 June 22, 2001 2001 06 23 To Calgary Flames1st-round pick in 2001 Calgary’s 2nd-round pick in 2001 To Phoenix Coyotes1st-round pick in 2001Coyotes Trade Picks with Flames to Move Up In Draft and Select Sjostrum with # 11 Overall http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010625.2.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818162703/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010625.2.shtml August 18, 2001 June 25, 2001 To New Jersey Devils4th-round pick in 2001 3rd-round pick in 2002 To Phoenix CoyotesPhoenix’s 3rd-round pick in 2001 To Dallas StarsJyrki Lumme To Phoenix CoyotesTyler BouckCoyotes Acquire Bouck from Dallas In Exchange for Lumme http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010623.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818161802/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010623.shtml August 18, 2001 June 23, 2001 2001 07 02 To Philadelphia FlyersChoice of 1st and 2nd-round picksThe Flyers had the option of receiving either the St. Louis Blues first-round pick in 2002 and a second-round pick in 2003, or a second-round pick in 2002 and a first-round pick in 2003. The Flyers chose the 2002 second-round pick and 2003 first-round pick. To Phoenix CoyotesDaymond LangkowCoyotes Acquire Langkow from Philadelphia In Exchange for Two Draft Picks http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010702.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818163512/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010702.shtml August 18, 2001 July 2, 2001 2001 12 28 To Vancouver CanucksTyler Bouck Trevor Letowski Todd Warriner 3rd-round pick in 2003 To Phoenix CoyotesDrake Berehowsky Denis PedersonVancouver shakes up roster - UPI.com https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2001/12/28/Vancouver-shakes-up-roster/81851009585456/ UPI March 21, 2023 December 28, 2001 2002 01 04 To Minnesota WildDavid Cullen To Phoenix CoyotesSebastien BordeleauCoyotes Acquire Bordeleau from Minnesota In Exchange for Cullen http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20020104.1.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020116205715/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20020104.1.shtml January 16, 2002 January 4, 2002 2002 01 25 To Boston Bruins5th-round pick in 2002 To Phoenix CoyotesAndrei NazarovCoyotes acquire Nazarov from Boston in exchange for 5th round draft choice http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com:80/features/news/news_releases/20020125.2.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020212002246/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com:80/features/news/news_releases/20020125.2.shtml February 12, 2002 January 25, 2002 To Montreal CanadiensSergei Berezin To Phoenix CoyotesBrian Savage 3rd-round pick in 2002 or 2003Phoenix’s choice. Future considerationsCoyotes acquire Brian Savage and 3rd round draft choice from Montreal for Sergei Berezin http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com:80/features/news/news_releases/20020125.3.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020212003026/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com:80/features/news/news_releases/20020125.3.shtml February 12, 2002 January 25, 2002 2002 03 19 To Atlanta Thrashers Kirill Safronov Rights to Ruslan Zainullin 4th-round pick in 2002 To Phoenix CoyotesDarcy Hordichuk 4th-round pick in 2002 5th-round pick in 2002Rosenbloom Steve Hard-nosed help https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2002-03-20-0203200238-story.html Chicago Tribune March 9, 2023 March 20, 2002 Atlanta Thrashers: Traded... F Darcy Hordichuk, and 2002 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks to Phoenix for D Kirill Safronov, the rights to RW Ruslan Zainullin and a 2002 fourth-round draft pick. 2002 06 12 To Philadelphia FlyersRobert Esche Michal Handzus To Phoenix CoyotesBrian Boucher Nashville’s 3rd-round pick in 2002Coyotes Acquire Boucher & 3rd Round Draft Choice from Philadelphia In Exchange for Handzus & Esche http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/2002.06.12.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021204115122/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/2002.06.12.shtml December 4, 2002 June 12, 2002 Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2001 06 19 Branko Radivojevic Belleville Bulls (OHL) multi-year Free agency 2001 08 30 Zac Bierk Minnesota Wild 1-yearfn1 Club option for a second year. Free agency Coyotes Sign Goaltender Zac Bierk http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010830.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117182245/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010830.shtml January 17, 2002 August 30, 2001 2002 05 23 Michael Schutte University of Maine (HE) multi-year Free agency Coyotes Sign Schutte to Multi - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/2002.05.24.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021204150203/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/2002.05.24.shtml December 4, 2002 May 23, 2002 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 07 01 Dave MacIntyreMacIntyre retired.46318 Dave MacIntyre, retrieved March 21, 2023 Contract expiration (UFA) Mike MartoneMartone was inactive during the 2001–02 season.74723 Mike Martone, retrieved March 21, 2023 Contract expiration (UFA) 2001 07 02 Jeremy Roenick Philadelphia Flyers Free agency (III) Flyers make Roenick signing official - UPI Archives https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/07/02/Flyers-make-Roenick-signing-official/1395994046400/ UPI March 21, 2023 July 2, 2001 2001 07 17 Francois Leroux Berlin Capitals (DEL) Free agency (III) l/leroufr01 Francois Leroux, retrieved March 21, 2023 2001 08 18 Philippe Audet AIK IF (SHL) Free agency (UFA) a/audetph01 Philippe Audet, retrieved March 21, 2023 2001 08 21 Justin Hocking Manchester Storm (BISL) Free agency (VI) h/hockiju01 Justin Hocking, retrieved March 21, 2023 2001 09 24 Joel Bouchard New Jersey DevilsBouchard signed with New Jersey on October 25.Everson Mark DEVILS SIGN BOUCHARD https://nypost.com/2001/10/26/devils-sign-bouchard/ New York Post March 21, 2023 October 26, 2001 Release (II) TRANSACTIONS https://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/25/sports/transactions-340448.html The New York Times March 21, 2023 September 25, 2001 PHOENIX COYOTES--Released D Joel Bouchard. 2001 09 30 Eric Healey Manchester Monarchs (AHL) Free agency (UFA) h/healeer01 Eric Healey, retrieved March 21, 2023 2001 11 25 Louie DeBrusk Quebec Citadelles (AHL) Free agency (UFA) LOUIE DEBRUSK https://www.nhl.com/player/louie-debrusk-8456031 NHL.com March 21, 2023 Signed to 25-game tryout contract by Quebec (AHL), November 25, 2001. 2002 01 16 Tavis Hansen Hershey Bears (AHL) Free agency (VI) #7 Tavis Hansen http://www.hersheybears.com/2002roster/hansen.html Hershey Bears March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020208032318/http://www.hersheybears.com/2002roster/hansen.html February 8, 2002 Signed a 25-game PTO agreement with HERSHEY, January 16, 2002 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2001 07 03 Goran Bezina multi-year Entry-level Coyotes Sign Bezina to Multi Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010703.1.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818164354/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010703.1.shtml August 18, 2001 July 3, 2001 Mike Sullivan 1-year Re-signing Coyotes Sign Sullivan to One - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010703.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818164517/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010703.shtml August 18, 2001 July 3, 2001 2001 07 12 Peter Fabus multi-year Entry-level Coyotes Sign Fabus to Multi - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010712.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818170837/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010712.shtml August 18, 2001 July 12, 2001 2001 08 01 Daniel Briere 1-year Re-signing Coyotes Resign Briere & Simpson http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010801.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20010818162231/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/pressreleases/20010801.shtml August 18, 2001 August 1, 2001 Todd Simpson 1-year Re-signing Jean-Guy Trudel 1-yearfn1 Re-signing 2001 08 13 Daymond Langkow 2-year Arbitration award Coyotes Center Daymond Langkow Awarded Two - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010813.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117184207/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010813.shtml January 17, 2002 August 13, 2001 2001 08 17 Jay Leach multi-year Entry-level Coyotes Sign Jay Leach to Multi - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010817.1.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117183349/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010817.1.shtml January 17, 2002 July 17, 2001 2001 08 20 Trevor Letowski 1-yearfn1 Re-signing Coyotes Sign Letowski to One - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010820.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117185200/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010820.shtml January 17, 2002 August 20, 2001 2001 08 21 Shane Doan multi-year Re-signing Doan gets multi-year deal from Coyotes - UPI Archives https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/08/21/Doan-gets-multi-year-deal-from-Coyotes/9688998366400/ UPI March 21, 2023 August 21, 2001 2001 08 24 Robert Esche 3-yearOption for a fourth year. Re-signing Around the world https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/article/Around-the-world-1063772.php CT Insider March 21, 2023 August 25, 2001 The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed goalie Robert Esche to a three-year deal with an option for a fourth year. 2001 09 04 Erik Westrum multi-year Entry-level Coyotes Sign Erik Westrum to Multi - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010904.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117183300/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010904.shtml January 17, 2002 September 4, 2001 2001 09 08 Mike Johnson multi-year Re-signing Coyotes Sign Mike Johnson to Multi - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010908.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117183232/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20010908.shtml January 17, 2002 September 8, 2001 2001 09 22 Martin Podlesak 3-year Entry-level SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22+ - UPI Archives https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/09/22/SPORTS-TRANSACTIONS-FOR-SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER-22/9611001131200/ UPI March 21, 2023 September 22, 2001 Phoenix Coyotes -- Signed center Martin Podlesak to a three-year contract. 2001 10 02 Krys Kolanos Entry-level Coyotes Agree to Terms with Kolanos http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20011002.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20020117193027/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/features/news/news_releases/20011002.shtml January 17, 2002 October 2, 2001 2002 03 15 Brian Savage 4-year Extension Savage re-signs with Coyotes https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/savage-re-signs-with-coyotes/article25293201/ The Globe and Mail March 21, 2023 en-CA March 16, 2002 2002 03 29 Andrei Nazarov 3-year Extension Phoenix signs rugged Russian - UPI.com https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/03/29/Phoenix-signs-rugged-Russian/36751017431957/ UPI March 21, 2023 March 29, 2002 2002 04 24 Jeff Taffe 3-year Entry-level TRANSACTIONS https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/25/sports/transactions-731358.html The New York Times March 21, 2023 April 25, 2002 PHOENIX COYOTES--Signed C Jeff Taffe to a three-year contract. 2002 06 05 Dan Focht multi-year Extension Coyotes Sign Focht to Multi - Year Deal http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com:80/features/news/news_releases/2002.06.05.shtml Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021204151315/http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com:80/features/news/news_releases/2002.06.05.shtml December 4, 2002 June 5, 2002 Draft picks Phoenix's draft picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft held at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.2001 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2001e.html www.hockeydb.com March 22, 2023 Round # Player Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)111Fredrik SjostromFrölunda HC (Sweden)231Matthew SpillerSeattle Thunderbirds (WHL)245Martin PodlesakLethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)378Beat ForsterHC Davos (Switzerland)5148David KlemaDes Moines Buccaneers (USHL)6180Scott PolaskiSioux City Musketeers (USHL)7210Steve BelangerKamloops Blazers (WHL)8243Frantisek LukesToronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL)9273Severin BlindenbacherKloten Flyers (Switzerland) See also 2001–02 NHL season Notes References Phoenix Coyotes 2001-02 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0007902002.html www.hockeydb.com March 21, 2023 2001-02 Phoenix Coyotes Roster, Stats, Injuries, Scores, Results, Shootouts https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/PHX/2002.html Hockey-Reference.com March 21, 2023 Pho Category:Arizona Coyotes seasons