1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season
1991–92 Quebec Nordiques | |
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Division | 5th Adams |
Conference | 11th Wales |
1991–92 record | 20–48–12 |
Home record | 18–19–3 |
Road record | 2–29–9 |
Goals for | 255 |
Goals against | 318 |
Team information | |
General Manager | Pierre Page |
Coach | Dave Chambers Pierre Page |
Captain | Mike Hough |
Alternate captains | Steven Finn Joe Sakic |
Arena | Colisée Pepsi |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Owen Nolan (42) |
Assists | Joe Sakic (65) |
Points | Joe Sakic (94) |
Penalties in minutes | Steven Finn (194) |
Wins | Stephane Fiset (7) |
Goals against average | John Tanner (3.47) |
<1990–91 | 1992–93> |
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Off-season
Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals. Lindros scored 71 goals and 149 points with the Generals during the 1990–91 season, however, he let the Nordiques know that he was not interested in playing for Quebec. Despite this, the Nordiques drafted him, however, the club was unable to sign Lindros. Rather than playing for Quebec for the 1991–92 season, Lindros played for the Canadian national men's hockey team, and then returned to the Generals for the rest of the season.
The Nordiques did make a big signing, as they signed Russian hockey player Valeri Kamensky to a four year contract to bring him to North America. Kamensky had played with CSKA Moscow since 1985, and had represented the Soviet Union at the 1988 Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal. In 1990–91 with CSKA, Kamensky 20 goals and 46 points in 46 games.
Quebec made a couple of free agent signings, as Doug Smail joined the team from the Minnesota North Stars. Smail split the 1990–91 season between the North Stars and Winnipeg Jets, scoring eight goals and 23 points in 72 games. The Nordiques also signed tough guy John Kordic from the Washington Capitals. Kordic appeared in only ten games during the 1990–91, splitting time between the Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs, as he had no points, however, he recorded 110 penalty minutes.
The team named Mike Hough the captain, as Steven Finn was the captain of the club for most of the 1990–91 season, before it was given to Joe Sakic late in the season.
Regular season
After winning their season opener against the Hartford Whalers, Quebec would endure a nine game winless streak, and quickly fell into last place in the Adams Division with a 1–8–1 record. The team would eventually fall to 3–14–1, and head coach Dave Chambers was relieved of his duties, as general manager Pierre Page took over the coaching duties.
Under Page, the losses would continue to pile up, however, the team did have a five game unbeaten streak in early December, as they went 4–0–1 during that span. However, the team did go through some very bad losing streaks, as the club went 1–16–2 during a nineteen game span in January and February, and fell out of the playoff race. The club finished the year with a 20–48–12 record, earning 52 points, which was a six point improvement from the previous season. The 52 points was the highest total by Quebec since they had 61 points in the 1988–89 season. Also, for the first time since 1987–88, the Nordiques did not finish in last place in the overall standings, as they had 13 more points than the San Jose Sharks.
Joe Sakic had another impressive season, scoring 29 goals and 94 points in 69 games, to lead the team in points. Owen Nolan had a breakout season, scoring a team high 42 goals, while earning 73 points. Mats Sundin also saw improvement in his point totals, as he finished with 33 goals and 76 points in his second NHL season. Greg Paslawski had a surprising season, scoring 28 goals and 45 points for the team.
On defense, Mikhail Tatarinov, who came over to the Nordiques from the Washington Capitals in the off-season, led the team with 11 goals and 38 points. Alexei Gusarov was steady on the blueline, earning 23 points, while Curtis Leschyshyn had 17 points despite missing 38 games due to injuries.
In goal, Ron Tugnutt played the most, as he appeared in 30 games, earning six wins with a GAA of 4.02. Stephane Fiset led the club with seven victories, and had a 3.76 GAA. Jacques Cloutier had six wins and a 3.93 GAA, while John Tanner had a club best 3.47 GAA, however, he had only one victory in fourteen games.
Final standings
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | ||
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1 | Montreal Canadiens | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | 267 | 207 | 93 |
2 | Boston Bruins | 80 | 36 | 32 | 12 | 270 | 275 | 84 |
3 | Buffalo Sabres | 80 | 31 | 37 | 12 | 289 | 299 | 74 |
4 | Hartford Whalers | 80 | 26 | 41 | 13 | 247 | 283 | 65 |
5 | Quebec Nordiques | 80 | 20 | 48 | 12 | 255 | 318 | 52 |
Schedule and results
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | W | October 5, 1991 | 4–2 | Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 1–0–0 |
2 | L | October 8, 1991 | 5–6 | @ New Jersey Devils (1991–92) | 1–1–0 |
3 | L | October 10, 1991 | 2–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars (1991–92) | 1–2–0 |
4 | L | October 12, 1991 | 4–5 | Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 1–3–0 |
5 | T | October 13, 1991 | 1–1 OT | New York Islanders (1991–92) | 1–3–1 |
6 | L | October 17, 1991 | 3–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1991–92) | 1–4–1 |
7 | L | October 19, 1991 | 1–6 | Detroit Red Wings (1991–92) | 1–5–1 |
8 | L | October 23, 1991 | 2–3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 1–6–1 |
9 | L | October 24, 1991 | 0–5 | Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 1–7–1 |
10 | L | October 26, 1991 | 3–5 | New York Rangers (1991–92) | 1–8–1 |
11 | W | October 29, 1991 | 7–2 | Winnipeg Jets (1991–92) | 2–8–1 |
12 | L | October 31, 1991 | 4–5 | @ New York Rangers (1991–92) | 2–9–1 |
13 | W | November 2, 1991 | 6–3 | San Jose Sharks (1991–92) | 3–9–1 |
14 | L | November 7, 1991 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1991–92) | 3–10–1 |
15 | L | November 10, 1991 | 3–10 | Washington Capitals (1991–92) | 3–11–1 |
16 | L | November 12, 1991 | 4–5 | @ Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 3–12–1 |
17 | L | November 14, 1991 | 2–5 | @ Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 3–13–1 |
18 | L | November 16, 1991 | 2–6 | Edmonton Oilers (1991–92) | 3–14–1 |
19 | L | November 18, 1991 | 3–7 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–92) | 3–15–1 |
20 | W | November 21, 1991 | 5–2 | Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 4–15–1 |
21 | L | November 23, 1991 | 3–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 4–16–1 |
22 | W | November 25, 1991 | 5–2 | Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 5–16–1 |
23 | T | November 27, 1991 | 4–4 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 5–16–2 |
24 | L | November 28, 1991 | 2–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1991–92) | 5–17–2 |
25 | W | November 30, 1991 | 4–3 | Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 6–17–2 |
26 | W | December 3, 1991 | 3–0 | Vancouver Canucks (1991–92) | 7–17–2 |
27 | T | December 5, 1991 | 2–2 OT | @ Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 7–17–3 |
28 | W | December 7, 1991 | 7–5 | Los Angeles Kings (1991–92) | 8–17–3 |
29 | W | December 10, 1991 | 5–2 | Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 9–17–3 |
30 | L | December 12, 1991 | 1–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1991–92) | 9–18–3 |
31 | L | December 14, 1991 | 2–4 | St. Louis Blues (1991–92) | 9–19–3 |
32 | L | December 17, 1991 | 1–3 | @ Washington Capitals (1991–92) | 9–20–3 |
33 | T | December 19, 1991 | 5–5 OT | @ Calgary Flames (1991–92) | 9–20–4 |
34 | L | December 21, 1991 | 1–4 | @ San Jose Sharks (1991–92) | 9–21–4 |
35 | T | December 22, 1991 | 6–6 OT | @ Vancouver Canucks (1991–92) | 9–21–5 |
36 | L | December 26, 1991 | 1–4 | Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 9–22–5 |
37 | W | December 28, 1991 | 4–1 | Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 10–22–5 |
38 | W | December 30, 1991 | 5–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1991–92) | 11–22–5 |
39 | L | January 2, 1992 | 1–4 | @ Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 11–23–5 |
40 | L | January 4, 1992 | 2–5 | @ New York Islanders (1991–92) | 11–24–5 |
41 | L | January 8, 1992 | 2–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 11–25–5 |
42 | L | January 9, 1992 | 4–5 | @ Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 11–26–5 |
43 | L | January 11, 1992 | 2–7 | New York Rangers (1991–92) | 11–27–5 |
44 | L | January 14, 1992 | 3–5 | Calgary Flames (1991–92) | 11–28–5 |
45 | L | January 21, 1992 | 3–5 | Vancouver Canucks (1991–92) | 11–29–5 |
46 | L | January 23, 1992 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1991–92) | 11–30–5 |
47 | W | January 25, 1992 | 2–1 | Winnipeg Jets (1991–92) | 12–30–5 |
48 | L | January 28, 1992 | 2–4 | Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 12–31–5 |
49 | L | January 29, 1992 | 2–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1991–92) | 12–32–5 |
50 | T | January 31, 1992 | 4–4 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets (1991–92) | 12–32–6 |
51 | L | February 2, 1992 | 2–8 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1991–92) | 12–33–6 |
52 | L | February 5, 1992 | 3–5 | @ Calgary Flames (1991–92) | 12–34–6 |
53 | L | February 8, 1992 | 0–3 | Philadelphia Flyers (1991–92) | 12–35–6 |
54 | L | February 9, 1992 | 1–2 | New Jersey Devils (1991–92) | 12–36–6 |
55 | L | February 11, 1992 | 3–4 | Washington Capitals (1991–92) | 12–37–6 |
56 | L | February 13, 1992 | 2–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1991–92) | 12–38–6 |
57 | T | February 15, 1992 | 4–4 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 12–38–7 |
58 | W | February 18, 1992 | 4–0 | Minnesota North Stars (1991–92) | 13–38–7 |
59 | T | February 20, 1992 | 4–4 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–92) | 13–38–8 |
60 | L | February 22, 1992 | 0–4 | @ Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 13–39–8 |
61 | T | February 23, 1992 | 3–3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 13–39–9 |
62 | L | February 26, 1992 | 4–7 | @ San Jose Sharks (1991–92) | 13–40–9 |
63 | L | February 27, 1992 | 2–4 | @ Los Angeles Kings (1991–92) | 13–41–9 |
64 | T | March 3, 1992 | 4–4 OT | Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 13–41–10 |
65 | W | March 5, 1992 | 10–4 | @ Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 14–41–10 |
66 | T | March 7, 1992 | 4–4 OT | Detroit Red Wings (1991–92) | 14–41–11 |
67 | W | March 9, 1992 | 2–0 | Hartford Whalers (1991–92) | 15–41–11 |
68 | W | March 11, 1992 | 5–4 | Montreal Canadiens (1991–92) | 16–41–11 |
69 | L | March 14, 1992 | 4–5 OT | Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 16–42–11 |
70 | L | March 15, 1992 | 4–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 16–43–11 |
71 | L | March 17, 1992 | 3–4 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1991–92) | 16–44–11 |
72 | L | March 19, 1992 | 3–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–92) | 16–45–11 |
73 | W | March 21, 1992 | 4–2 | Minnesota North Stars (1991–92) | 17–45–11 |
74 | W | March 24, 1992 | 5–2 | New York Islanders (1991–92) | 18–45–11 |
75 | L | March 26, 1992 | 4–5 OT | Chicago Blackhawks (1991–92) | 18–46–11 |
76 | L | March 28, 1992 | 2–5 | @ New Jersey Devils (1991–92) | 18–47–11 |
77 | L | March 31, 1992 | 4–5 OT | Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 18–48–11 |
78 | T | April 12, 1992 | 1–1 OT | @ Boston Bruins (1991–92) | 18–48–12 |
79 | W | April 14, 1992 | 7–3 | Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 19–48–12 |
80 | W | April 15, 1992 | 4–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1991–92) | 20–48–12 |
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Note:
- Pos = Position; GPI = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
- Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Transactions
The Nordiques were involved in the following transactions during the 1991–92 season.
Trades
September 3, 1991 | To New York Rangers
Cash |
To Quebec Nordiques
Stephane Guerard |
September 25, 1991 | To Chicago Blackhawks
Ryan McGill |
To Quebec Nordiques
Mike Dagenais |
October 22, 1991 | To Winnipeg Jets
Shawn Anderson |
To Quebec Nordiques
Sergei Kharin |
February 18, 1992 | To Chicago Blackhawks
Future Considerations |
To Quebec Nordiques
John Tonelli |
March 7, 1992 | To San Jose Sharks
Don Barber |
To Quebec Nordiques
Murray Garbutt |
March 8, 1992 | To Minnesota North Stars
Kip Miller |
To Quebec Nordiques
Steve Maltais |
March 10, 1992 | To Edmonton Oilers
Ron Tugnutt Brad Zavisha |
To Quebec Nordiques
Martin Rucinsky |
March 10, 1992 | To Calgary Flames
Greg Smyth |
To Quebec Nordiques
Martin Simard |
March 10, 1992 | To Pittsburgh Penguins
Bryan Fogarty |
To Quebec Nordiques
Scott Young |
June 15, 1992 | To Detroit Red Wings
Cash |
To Quebec Nordiques
Doug Crossman Dennis Vial |
June 19, 1992 | To Tampa Bay Lightning
Martin Simard |
To Quebec Nordiques
Tim Hunter |
Waivers
November 12, 1991 | From Winnipeg Jets
Don Barber |
February 27, 1992 | From St. Louis Blues
Gino Cavallini |
Expansion Draft
June 18, 1992 | To Tampa Bay Lightning
Doug Crossman |
June 18, 1992 | To Tampa Bay Lightning
Steve Maltais |
Free agents
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Roster
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Draft picks
Quebec's draft picks from the 1991 NHL Entry Draft which was held at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.
Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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1 | 1 | Eric Lindros | ![]() |
Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
2 | 23 | Rene Corbet | ![]() |
Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
3 | 46 | Rich Brennan | ![]() |
Tabor Academy (USHS) |
4 | 68 | Dave Karpa | ![]() |
Ferris State Bulldogs (NCAA) |
5 | 90 | Patrick Labrecque | ![]() |
Saint-Jean Lynx (QMJHL) |
5 | 103 | Bill Lindsay | ![]() |
Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
7 | 134 | Mikael Johansson | ![]() |
Djurgarden (Sweden) |
8 | 156 | Janne Laukkanen | ![]() |
Reipas Lahti (Finland) |
8 | 157 | Aaron Asp | ![]() |
Ferris State Bulldogs (NCAA) |
9 | 178 | Adam Bartell | ![]() |
Niagara Scenic (NAJHL) |
9 | 188 | Brent Brekke | ![]() |
Western Michigan Broncos (NCAA) |
10 | 200 | Paul Koch | ![]() |
Omaha Lancers (USHL) |
11 | 222 | Doug Friedman | ![]() |
Boston University Terriers (NCAA) |
12 | 244 | Eric Melcoche | ![]() |
Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |