2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets season
| 2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets | |
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| 2004–05 record | |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Doug MacLean |
| Coach | Gerard Gallant |
| Captain | Luke Richardson |
| Arena | Nationwide Arena |
| Team leaders | |
| <2003–04 | 2005–06> |
The 2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' fifth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The 2004–05 NHL lockout, however, cancelled the entirety of the season.
Syracuse Crunch
A number of players from the Blue Jackets played the year with the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. The Crunch finished the season in fifth place in the seven-team North Division with a 36–33–4–7 record, earning 83 points. However, they failed to qualify for the 2005 Calder Cup playoffs
Europe
While some Blue Jackets joined the Crunch during the lockout, others crossed the Atlantic and played hockey in Europe. Reigning joint-Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner Rick Nash played for HC Davos in the National League A (NLA) in Switzerland, while David VýbornýDavid Vyborny returned to his native Czech Republic to play with Sparta Prague. Meanwhile, Nikolai Zherdev returned to Russia to play for former club CSKA Moscow.
Draft picks
Columubus' draft picks at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Alexandre Picard |  Canada |
Lewiston Maineiacs (QMJHL) |
| 2 | 46 | Adam Pineault |  United States |
Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 2 | 59 | Kyle Wharton | Canada |
Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 3 | 93 | Dan LaCosta | Canada |
Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 3 | 96 | Andrei Plekhanov |  Russia |
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (Russia) |
| 5 | 133 | Petr Pohl |  Czech Republic |
Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 6 | 167 | Robert Page | United States |
The Blake School (USHS–MN) |
| 6 | 190 | Lennart Petrell |  Finland |
HIFK (Finland) |
| 7 | 198 | Justin Vienneau | Canada |
Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
| 8 | 231 | Brian McGuirk | United States |
Governor Dummer Academy (USHS–MA) |
| 8 | 233 | Matt Greer | United States |
White Bear Lake Area High School (USHS–MN) |
| 9 | 271 | Grant Clitsome | Canada |
Nepean Raiders (CJAHL) |
References
- SHRP Sports
- The Internet Hockey Database
- National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007
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