2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets season
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The 2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets
season was the Blue Jackets' first season in the NHL, as the city of Columbus, Ohio
, was awarded an expansion team in 1997.
history in the state of Ohio and the city of Columbus." The Jackets would join the Central Division in the Western Conference.
The club would name Doug MacLean
as the general manager. MacLean had previously been the head coach of the Florida Panthers
, leading the team to the Stanley Cup
Finals in 1996. MacLean hired Dave King
as the head coach of the Jackets. King had previously been the head coach of the Calgary Flames
from 1992–95, and was an assistant on the Montreal Canadiens
from 1997–99.
On June 23, 2000, the Blue Jackets and their expansion cousins, the Minnesota Wild
, participated in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft
in Calgary, Alberta. Columbus selected goaltender Rick Tabaracci
with their first pick. The following day on June 24, Columbus would participate in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft
, and selected Rostislav Klesla
with the 4th overall pick.
at Nationwide Arena
. Bruce Gardiner
scored the first goal in franchise history. On October 14, the Blue Jackets became part of hockey history. In a loss against the Colorado Avalanche, goalie Patrick Roy tied Terry Sawchuk for most career wins by a goaltender. The Blue Jackets would win their first ever game on October 12, defeating the Calgary Flames
3–2 at the Pengrowth Saddledome
. Columbus would win its first home game on October 27, defeating the visiting Washington Capitals
3–1.
The Blue Jackets, like most expansion teams, would struggle throughout the season, and would finish the year 11 games under .500, with a 28–39–9–6 record, earning 71 points, 19 points behind the Vancouver Canucks
for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Geoff Sanderson
would lead the Jackets with 30 goals and 56 points, while Espen Knutsen
would lead Columbus with 44 assists. Steve Heinze
was having a solid season, scoring 22 goals and 42 points, before being dealt to the Buffalo Sabres
at the trade deadline. Jamie Heward
led the blue line, scoring 11 goals and 27 points, while Deron Quint
would score 7 goals and 23 points. Tyler Wright
led the club with 140 penalty minutes.
Ron Tugnutt
would get the majority of action in the Blue Jackets net, playing in 53 games, and tying a career high with 22 wins. Tugnutt would have a 2.44 GAA, .917 save percentage, and earn 4 shutouts. Marc Denis
backed up Tugnutt, winning 6 games and had a GAA of 3.25.
Goaltending
.
.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
season was the Blue Jackets' first season in the NHL, as the city of Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, was awarded an expansion team in 1997.
Off-season
The team would be named the Blue Jackets, as it was chosen to celebrate "patriotism, pride and the rich Civil WarAmerican Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
history in the state of Ohio and the city of Columbus." The Jackets would join the Central Division in the Western Conference.
The club would name Doug MacLean
Doug MacLean
Douglas MacLean, is a Canadian sportscaster and former ice hockey coach and general manager...
as the general manager. MacLean had previously been the head coach of the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
, leading the team to the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
Finals in 1996. MacLean hired Dave King
Dave King (ice hockey)
W. David King is a Canadian hockey coach who has been head coach in the National Hockey League, the Russian Super League, the Winter Olympics, and the IIHF world junior championships. He was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan....
as the head coach of the Jackets. King had previously been the head coach of the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
from 1992–95, and was an assistant on the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
from 1997–99.
On June 23, 2000, the Blue Jackets and their expansion cousins, the Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
, participated in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft
2000 NHL Expansion Draft
The 2000 NHL Expansion Draft was held on June 23, 2000, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two expansion teams for the 2000–01 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild.-Rules:...
in Calgary, Alberta. Columbus selected goaltender Rick Tabaracci
Rick Tabaracci
Richard Stephen Tabaracci is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Drafted 26th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tabaracci also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, Atlanta Thrashers, and Colorado Avalanche. He...
with their first pick. The following day on June 24, Columbus would participate in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft
2000 NHL Entry Draft
The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
, and selected Rostislav Klesla
Rostislav Klesla
Rostislav "Rusty" Klesla is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . During the off season, Klesla spends his time in the Czech Republic. Klesla was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, making...
with the 4th overall pick.
Regular season
On October 7, 2000, Columbus would play in their first game ever, losing 5–3 to the Chicago BlackhawksChicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
at Nationwide Arena
Nationwide Arena
Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It opened in 2000 and is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets, of the NHL....
. Bruce Gardiner
Bruce Gardiner
Bruce Gardiner is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Since 2003, he has worked for the Barrie, ON police department.-Playing career:...
scored the first goal in franchise history. On October 14, the Blue Jackets became part of hockey history. In a loss against the Colorado Avalanche, goalie Patrick Roy tied Terry Sawchuk for most career wins by a goaltender. The Blue Jackets would win their first ever game on October 12, defeating the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
3–2 at the Pengrowth Saddledome
Pengrowth Saddledome
The Scotiabank Saddledome is the primary indoor arena of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has a seating capacity of 19,289 people.Located on the Stampede Grounds, on the east end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames of...
. Columbus would win its first home game on October 27, defeating the visiting Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
3–1.
The Blue Jackets, like most expansion teams, would struggle throughout the season, and would finish the year 11 games under .500, with a 28–39–9–6 record, earning 71 points, 19 points behind the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Geoff Sanderson
Geoff Sanderson
Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders...
would lead the Jackets with 30 goals and 56 points, while Espen Knutsen
Espen Knutsen
Kjell Espen Knutsen is a Norwegian former professional ice hockey player and currently the head coach of Vålerenga in the Norwegian GET-ligaen. He played five seasons in the National Hockey League , and is to date the only Norwegian to have played in the NHL All-Star Game...
would lead Columbus with 44 assists. Steve Heinze
Steve Heinze
Stephen Herbert Heinze is a former National Hockey League right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 60th overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft....
was having a solid season, scoring 22 goals and 42 points, before being dealt to the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
at the trade deadline. Jamie Heward
Jamie Heward
James Heward is a professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
led the blue line, scoring 11 goals and 27 points, while Deron Quint
Deron Quint
Deron Timothy Quint is an ice hockey defenseman currently playing with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League...
would score 7 goals and 23 points. Tyler Wright
Tyler Wright
Tyler Wright is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 613 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
led the club with 140 penalty minutes.
Ron Tugnutt
Ron Tugnutt
Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the NHL with several teams from 1987–2004 and is currently an assistant coach with the OHL's Peterborough Petes.-Early years:Tugnutt was born in Scarborough, Ontario and played three seasons...
would get the majority of action in the Blue Jackets net, playing in 53 games, and tying a career high with 22 wins. Tugnutt would have a 2.44 GAA, .917 save percentage, and earn 4 shutouts. Marc Denis
Marc Denis
Marc Denis is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who last played with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . For the 2009–10 season, he has been hired as the goaltenders' coach of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team...
backed up Tugnutt, winning 6 games and had a GAA of 3.25.
Game log
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record | Pts |
| 1 | October 7 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
5–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–1–0–0 | 0 |
| 2 | October 9 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
7–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–2–0–0 | 0 |
| 3 | October 12 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–2 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
1–2–0–0 | 2 |
| 4 | October 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–3 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1–3–0–0 | 2 |
| 5 | October 15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–2 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
1–4–0–0 | 2 |
| 6 | October 18 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
5–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–5–0–0 | 2 |
| 7 | October 21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–5 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1–6–0–0 | 2 |
| 8 | October 22 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
2–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–6–0–1 | 3 |
| 9 | October 25 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–7–0–1 | 3 |
| 10 | October 27 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
1–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–7–0–1 | 5 |
| 11 | October 28 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–4 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
2–8–0–1 | 5 |
| 12 | October 31 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1–4 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–8–0–1 | 7 |
| 13 | November 1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–4 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
3–9–0–1 | 7 |
| 14 | November 4 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–2 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3–9–1–1 | 8 |
| 15 | November 5 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–10–1–1 | 8 |
| 16 | November 9 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4–10–1–1 | 10 |
| 17 | November 11 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
1–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5–10–1–1 | 12 |
| 18 | November 13 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
2–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 6–10–1–1 | 14 |
| 19 | November 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5–1 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
7–10–1–1 | 16 |
| 20 | November 17 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
3–0 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–11–1–1 | 16 |
| 21 | November 19 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
6–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–12–1–1 | 16 |
| 22 | November 21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–5 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
7–13–1–1 | 16 |
| 23 | November 24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–3 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
7–14–1–1 | 16 |
| 24 | November 25 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
4–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–15–1–1 | 16 |
| 25 | November 29 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–16–1–1 | 16 |
| 26 | December 2 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
2–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–17–1–1 | 16 |
| 27 | December 3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–5 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
7–18–1–1 | 16 |
| 28 | December 6 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 2–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 8–18–1–1 | 18 |
| 29 | December 8 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
2–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 9–18–1–1 | 20 |
| 30 | December 10 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–1 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
9–18–2–1 | 21 |
| 31 | December 13 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–4 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 9–18–2–2 | 22 |
| 32 | December 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–2 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
9–19–2–2 | 22 |
| 33 | December 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
9–20–2–2 | 22 |
| 34 | December 18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–0 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
10–20–2–2 | 24 |
| 35 | December 21 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 10–20–3–2 | 25 |
| 36 | December 23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–5 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
11–20–3–2 | 27 |
| 37 | December 26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–5 | St. Louis Blues | 11–21–3–2 | 27 |
| 38 | December 27 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–2 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
11–21–4–2 | 28 |
| 39 | December 29 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
1–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 12–21–4–2 | 30 |
| 40 | December 31 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
6–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 12–22–4–2 | 30 |
| 41 | January 3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
2–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 13–22–4–2 | 32 |
| 42 | January 6 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
13–23–4–2 | 32 |
| 43 | January 7 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–4 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
13–24–4–2 | 32 |
| 44 | January 10 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
4–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 13–25–4–2 | 32 |
| 45 | January 12 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
3–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 13–26–4–2 | 32 |
| 46 | January 15 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
0–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14–26–4–2 | 34 |
| 47 | January 17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–3 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
14–26–4–3 | 35 |
| 48 | January 21 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 15–26–4–3 | 37 |
| 49 | January 23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–1 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
16–26–4–3 | 39 |
| 50 | January 27 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 1–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 17–26–4–3 | 41 |
| 51 | January 31 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
3–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 17–26–4–4 | 42 |
| 52 | February 1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–2 | St. Louis Blues | 17–26–5–4 | 43 |
| 53 | February 6 | St. Louis Blues | 2–2 | Edmonton Oilers | 17–26–6–4 | 44 |
| 54 | February 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–3 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
17–27–6–4 | 44 |
| 55 | February 10 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 18–27–6–4 | 46 |
| 56 | February 12 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
4–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 18–28–6–4 | 46 |
| 57 | February 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
18–28–7–4 | 47 |
| 58 | February 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–4 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
18–29–7–4 | 47 |
| 59 | February 17 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
3–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 18–29–7–5 | 48 |
| 60 | February 20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–3 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
18–29–7–6 | 49 |
| 61 | February 21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–3 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
18–30–7–6 | 49 |
| 62 | February 24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
18–31–7–6 | 49 |
| 63 | February 25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 19–31–7–6 | 51 |
| 64 | February 28 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
2–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20–31–7–6 | 53 |
| 65 | March 1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5–2 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
21–31–7–6 | 55 |
| 66 | March 7 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
21–32–7–6 | 55 |
| 67 | March 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7–6 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
22–32–7–6 | 57 |
| 68 | March 10 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–4 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
22–33–7–6 | 57 |
| 69 | March 14 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
0–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 23–33–7–6 | 59 |
| 70 | March 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–0 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
24–33–7–6 | 61 |
| 71 | March 17 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24–33–8–6 | 62 |
| 72 | March 19 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24–34–8–6 | 62 |
| 73 | March 21 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24–34–9–6 | 63 |
| 74 | March 24 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
4–6 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25–34–9–6 | 65 |
| 75 | March 26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–4 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
25–35–9–6 | 65 |
| 76 | March 27 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–3 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
25–36–9–6 | 65 |
| 77 | March 29 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
25–37–9–6 | 65 |
| 78 | April 1 | St. Louis Blues | 1–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 26–37–9–6 | 67 |
| 79 | April 3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
1–2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27–37–9–6 | 69 |
| 80 | April 5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1–4 | St. Louis Blues | 27–38–9–6 | 69 |
| 81 | April 6 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2–3 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
27–39–9–6 | 69 |
| 82 | April 8 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
3–4 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28–39–9–6 | 71 |
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- Red background indicates a regulation loss.
- Yellow background indicates an overtime loss.
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Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 68 | 30 | 26 | 56 | 46 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 7 | |
| C | 66 | 11 | 42 | 53 | 30 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 65 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 38 | |||||
| 14 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 76 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 140 | |||||
| 4 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| RW | 79 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 22 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 81 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 107 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 69 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 33 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 57 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 16 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 73 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 78 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 66 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 52 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 59 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| RW | 59 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 38 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 81 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 118 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 61 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 66 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 126 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| D | 75 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 94 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 76 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 24 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 29 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 48 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 39 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 33 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 64 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 73 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 26 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 53 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3129 | 53 | 22 | 25 | 5 | 127 | 2.44 | 4 | 1528 | 1401 | .917 | |
| 1830 | 32 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 99 | 3.25 | 0 | 940 | 841 | .895 | |
| Team: | 4959 | 82 | 28 | 45 | 9 | 226 | 2.73 | 4 | 2468 | 2242 | .908 |
Draft picks
Columbus' draft picks at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft2000 NHL Entry Draft
The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
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| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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| 1 | 4 | Rostislav Klesla Rostislav Klesla Rostislav "Rusty" Klesla is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . During the off season, Klesla spends his time in the Czech Republic. Klesla was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, making... |
Brampton Battalion Brampton Battalion The Brampton Battalion are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Brampton, Ontario and started playing in 1998.-History:The Brampton Battalion were granted an expansion franchise on December 3, 1996... (OHL) |
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| 3 | 69 | Ben Knopp Ben Knopp Ben Knopp is an Canadian ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. He was drafted 69th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets.-Career statistics:-References:* at... |
Moose Jaw Warriors Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the... (WHL) |
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| 5 | 133 | Petteri Nummelin Petteri Nummelin Petteri Nummelin is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman, and a former NHL defenceman for the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets. He currently plays for HC Lugano of the Swiss Nationalliga A. He was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets as their fifth-round pick, #133 overall, in the... |
Davos Davos Davos is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 11,248 . Davos is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range... (Swiss.) |
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| 5 | 138 | Scott Heffernan | Sarnia Sting Sarnia Sting The Sarnia Sting are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of the RBC Centre, formerly the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (OHL) |
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| 5 | 150 | Tyler Kolarik | Deerfield Academy Deerfield Academy Deerfield Academy is an independent, coeducational boarding school in Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is a four-year college-preparatory school with approximately 600 students and about 100 faculty, all of whom live on or near campus.... (USHS) |
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| 6 | 169 | Shane Bendera | Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... (WHL) |
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| 7 | 200 | Janne Jokila | TPS TPS (ice hockey) TPS or Turun Palloseura is an ice hockey team and 11-time champion of SM-liiga. They play in Turku, Finland at the HK Arena. In terms of championships, TPS is the most successful team in SM-liiga history.-Team history:... (Finland) |
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| 8 | 231 | Peter Zingoni | New England Jr. Coyotes (EJHL) | |
| 9 | 278 | Martin Paroulek | HC Vsetin (Czech.) | |
| 9 | 286 | Andrej Nedorost Andrej Nedorost Andrej Nedorost is a Slovak professional ice hockey player.- Career :He has played 28 games in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets. On 25 September 2008, he moved from Czech Republic team HC Slovan Ústí nad Labem to HC Dukla Trenčín in Slovakia.-External links:... |
Essen Mosquitoes Essen Mosquitoes The Essen Mosquitoes are a defunct professional ice hockey team that competed in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga from 1999–2000 until the 2001–02 when they lost their license due to insolvency.... (DEL) |
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| 9 | 292 | Louis Manderville | Royun-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
Expansion draft picks
Columbus' expansion draft picks at the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft2000 NHL Expansion Draft
The 2000 NHL Expansion Draft was held on June 23, 2000, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two expansion teams for the 2000–01 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild.-Rules:...
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| # | Player | Drafted from |
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| 1. | Rick Tabaracci Rick Tabaracci Richard Stephen Tabaracci is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Drafted 26th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tabaracci also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, Atlanta Thrashers, and Colorado Avalanche. He... (G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... ) |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
| 2. | Frederic Chabot Frederic Chabot Frédéric Chabot is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played parts of five seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings.-Playing career:... (G) |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
| 3. | Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... (G) |
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
| 4. | Mattias Timander Mattias Timander Erik Mattias Timander is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Leksands IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan.-Playing career:... (D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... ) |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
| 5. | Bert Robertsson Bert Robertsson Bert Erik Johan Robertsson is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the tenth round, 254th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... (D) |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
| 6. | Tommi Rajamaki (D) | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| 7. | Jamie Pushor Jamie Pushor James M. Pushor is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who last played professionally for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.... (D) |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
| 8. | Lyle Odelein Lyle Odelein Lyle Odelein is a retired professional hockey player. He has played for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins.... (D) |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
| 9. | Radim Bicanek Radim Bicanek Radim Bičánek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the second round, 27th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... (D) |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
| 10. | Mathieu Schneider Mathieu Schneider Mathieu Schneider is a American former professional ice hockey player. Considered an offensive defenseman, Schneider played 1289 games in the National Hockey League with ten different teams, scoring 233 goals and totalling 743 points... (D) |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
| 11. | Jonas Junkka (D) | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
| 12. | Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
| 13. | Turner Stevenson Turner Stevenson Turner Stevenson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Stanley Cup with New Jersey in 2003... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
| 14. | Robert Kron Robert Kron Robert Kron is a retired Czech professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the fifth round, 88th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.... (C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... ) |
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
| 15. | Steve Heinze Steve Heinze Stephen Herbert Heinze is a former National Hockey League right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 60th overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.... (RW) |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
| 16. | Tyler Wright Tyler Wright Tyler Wright is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 613 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:... (C) |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
| 17. | Kevyn Adams Kevyn Adams Kevyn W. Adams is a retired professional ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Phoenix Coyotes and the Chicago Blackhawks, and is currently the Associate Coach for the Buffalo Sabres... (C) |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| 18. | Dmitri Subbotin (F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... ) |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
| 19. | Dallas Drake Dallas Drake Dallas James Drake is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger in the National Hockey League who last played for the Detroit Red Wings. Previously, Drake played for the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes, and St. Louis Blues... (RW) |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
| 20. | Bruce Gardiner Bruce Gardiner Bruce Gardiner is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Since 2003, he has worked for the Barrie, ON police department.-Playing career:... (C) |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
| 21. | Barrie Moore Barrie Moore Barrie Moore is a Canadian ice hockey player. Currently, he is playing for the Coventry Blaze of Great Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League.... (LW) |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
| 22. | Martin Streit Martin Streit Martin Streit is a Czech former professional ice hockey winger who played in the Czech Extraliga. Streit was drafted in the seventh round, 178th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was also selected in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft by the Columbus Blue... (F) |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| 23. | Kevin Dineen Kevin Dineen Kevin William Dineen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently the head coach of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.-St. Michael's Buzzers:As a seventeen year old, Dineen played with the St... (RW) |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| 24. | Jeff Williams (LW) | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| 25. | Sergei Luchinkin (RW) | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
| 26. | Ted Drury Ted Drury Theodore Evans Drury is a retired American ice hockey player. He is the older brother of former NHL star, Chris Drury.... (C) |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |