2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season

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2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes
Division 5th Pacific
Conference 12th Western
2005–06 record 38–39–5
Goals for 246
Goals against 271
Team information
General Manager Mike Barnett
Coach Wayne Gretzky
Captain Shane Doan
Alternate captains Mike Ricci
Unknown
Arena Jobing.com Arena
Team leaders
Goals Mike Comrie and Shane Doan (30)
Assists Shane Doan (36)
Points Shane Doan (66)
Penalties in minutes Shane Doan (123)
Wins Curtis Joseph (32)
Goals against average Curtis Joseph (2.91)
<2004–05 2006–07>

The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.

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Key dates prior to the start of the season:

Offseason

  • On 6 August 2005, Brett Hull, son of former Jet Bobby Hull, was signed and assigned the elder Hull's retired # 9.
  • August 8, 2005 – Two days later, the Coyotes introduced Gretzky as its new head coach, replacing Rick Bowness, despite the fact that he had never coached at any level of hockey. The Coyotes Ring of Honor was unveiled on 8 October, inducting Gretzky and Bobby Hull. One week later, Brett Hull announced his retirement. On 21 January 2006, Jets great Thomas Steen was the third inductee to the Ring of Honor. On 13 April, Steve Ellman announced an agreement for Jerry Moyes to assume majority ownership control of the Coyotes, Glendale Arena and the National Lacrosse League's Arizona Sting.

NHL Draft

# Player Nationality NHL Team College/Junior/Club Team
17 Martin Hanzal (C)  Czech Republic Phoenix Coyotes Budejovice Jr. (Czech)

Wayne Gretzky

Despite previous denials that Wayne Gretzky would not assume coaching duties, on August 8, 2005 Gretzky agreed to become the new coach of the Coyotes.

In the time leading up to Gretzky's announcement, several prominent free agents signed with Phoenix citing the chance to play for Gretzky, including Brett Hull. Hull, who was briefly Gretzky's right winger, only lasted five games and only scored one assist before retiring. Ironically, "The Golden Brett" would have had the record for the most goals over any given three seasons — he scored 228 goals between 1989–90 and 1991–92 — if it weren't for The Great One. From 1981–82 to 1983–84, Gretzky scored 254 goals.

Gretzky made his coaching debut on October 5, 2005, the opening night of the 2005–06 NHL season, losing 3–2 to the Vancouver Canucks. His first coaching victory was October 8, 2005, beating the Minnesota Wild 2–1. Gretzky took an indefinite leave of absence as coach on December 17, 2005 to care for his ill mother in Brantford, Ontario. His mother lost her battle to lung cancer two days later, dying on December 19, 2005. Assistant coach Rick Tocchet assumed the position until Gretzky's return on December 28. Coyotes' CEO Jeff Shumway announced on June 5, 2006 that Gretzky has agreed to a new five-year contract to remain as head coach.

Regular season

Also in the 2005–06 season, the Coyotes were planning to host the NHL all-star game. Due to the XX Winter Olympic Games, the game was canceled.

The Coyotes tied the Los Angeles Kings for most power-play opportunities, with 541.[1]

Final standings

Pacific Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 2 Dallas Stars 82 53 23 6 265 218 112
2 5 San Jose Sharks 82 44 27 11 266 242 99
3 6 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 82 43 27 12 254 229 98
4 10 Los Angeles Kings 82 42 35 5 249 270 89
5 12 Phoenix Coyotes 82 38 39 5 246 271 81

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Western Conference[3]
R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 P- Detroit Red Wings CE 82 58 16 8 305 209 124
2 Y- Dallas Stars PA 82 53 23 6 265 218 112
3 Y- Calgary Flames NW 82 46 25 11 218 200 103
4 X- Nashville Predators CE 82 49 25 8 259 227 106
5 X- San Jose Sharks PA 82 44 27 11 266 242 99
6 X- Mighty Ducks of Anaheim PA 82 43 27 12 254 229 98
7 X- Colorado Avalanche NW 82 43 30 9 283 257 95
8 X- Edmonton Oilers NW 82 41 28 13 256 251 95
8.5
9 Vancouver Canucks NW 82 42 32 8 256 255 92
8 Los Angeles Kings PA 82 42 35 5 249 270 89
11 Minnesota Wild NW 82 38 36 8 231 215 84
12 Phoenix Coyotes PA 82 38 39 5 246 271 81
13 Columbus Blue Jackets CE 82 35 43 4 223 279 74
14 Chicago Blackhawks CE 82 26 43 13 211 285 65
15 St. Louis Blues CE 82 21 46 15 197 292 57

Divisions: CE – Central, PA – Pacific, NW – Northwest

P- Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y- Clinched Division; X- Clinched Playoff spot


Schedule and results

No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 L October 5, 2005 2–3 @ Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 0–1–0
2 L October 6, 2005 2–3 @ Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 0–2–0
3 W October 8, 2005 2–1 Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 1–2–0
4 L October 11, 2005 2–3 @ Dallas Stars (2005–06) 1–3–0
5 L October 13, 2005 4–5 SO Nashville Predators (2005–06) 1–3–1
6 L October 15, 2005 0–2 Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 1–4–1
7 W October 17, 2005 2–0 @ Calgary Flames (2005–06) 2–4–1
8 W October 18, 2005 4–3 OT @ Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 3–4–1
9 L October 20, 2005 2–3 @ Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 3–5–1
10 L October 23, 2005 3–5 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 3–6–1
11 W October 25, 2005 5–4 OT St. Louis Blues (2005–06) 4–6–1
12 W October 27, 2005 3–2 Calgary Flames (2005–06) 5–6–1
13 L October 29, 2005 3–5 Dallas Stars (2005–06) 5–7–1
14 L October 30, 2005 2–3 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 5–8–1
15 W November 3, 2005 4–0 Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 6–8–1
16 W November 5, 2005 4–1 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 7–8–1
17 L November 6, 2005 1–2 OT @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 7–8–2
18 W November 8, 2005 4–2 @ Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 8–8–2
19 L November 10, 2005 3–4 Calgary Flames (2005–06) 8–9–2
20 W November 12, 2005 2–1 OT Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 9–9–2
21 L November 16, 2005 1–3 Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 9–10–2
22 W November 19, 2005 4–3 SO @ San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 10–10–2
23 W November 20, 2005 5–1 Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 11–10–2
24 L November 22, 2005 1–2 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 11–11–2
25 W November 25, 2005 4–1 @ Dallas Stars (2005–06) 12–11–2
26 W November 26, 2005 2–1 Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 13–11–2
27 L November 30, 2005 1–6 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 13–12–2
28 W December 3, 2005 8–4 Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) 14–12–2
29 W December 5, 2005 5–2 Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) 15–12–2
30 W December 11, 2005 2–1 OT @ Boston Bruins (2005–06) 16–12–2
31 L December 13, 2005 2–5 @ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) 16–13–2
32 L December 15, 2005 1–3 Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) 16–14–2
33 L December 17, 2005 1–4 @ Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 16–15–2
34 L December 20, 2005 4–5 St. Louis Blues (2005–06) 16–16–2
35 W December 22, 2005 2–1 San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 17–16–2
36 W December 23, 2005 3–2 @ Dallas Stars (2005–06) 18–16–2
37 L December 26, 2005 4–7 @ Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 18–17–2
38 W December 28, 2005 5–4 @ San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 19–17–2
39 W December 29, 2005 6–5 OT Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 20–17–2
40 L December 31, 2005 2–5 Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 20–18–2
41 L January 5, 2006 0–4 @ Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 20–19–2
42 L January 8, 2006 2–5 Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 20–20–2
43 L January 10, 2006 2–7 @ Ottawa Senators (2005–06) 20–21–2
44 W January 12, 2006 2–1 SO @ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) 21–21–2
45 W January 14, 2006 4–3 @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) 22–21–2
46 L January 16, 2006 1–6 Washington Capitals (2005–06) 22–22–2
47 W January 19, 2006 6–3 Florida Panthers (2005–06) 23–22–2
48 W January 21, 2006 4–3 SO Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 24–22–2
49 L January 23, 2006 1–4 @ Dallas Stars (2005–06) 24–23–2
50 L January 24, 2006 2–3 @ Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 24–24–2
51 W January 26, 2006 5–3 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06) 25–24–2
52 W January 28, 2006 6–2 San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 26–24–2
53 L January 29, 2006 3–4 SO Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 26–24–3
54 L January 31, 2006 4–7 Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 26–25–3
55 W February 2, 2006 2–1 SO Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 27–25–3
56 L February 4, 2006 4–6 Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 27–26–3
57 L February 7, 2006 1–3 Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 27–27–3
58 L February 9, 2006 1–5 Dallas Stars (2005–06) 27–28–3
59 L February 12, 2006 4–5 OT San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 27–28–4
60 W March 2, 2006 6–2 Dallas Stars (2005–06) 28–28–4
61 L March 4, 2006 3–7 Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 28–29–4
62 W March 7, 2006 5–2 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 29–29–4
63 L March 9, 2006 4–5 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 29–30–4
64 L March 11, 2006 3–5 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 29–31–4
65 L March 12, 2006 2–5 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 29–32–4
66 W March 14, 2006 6–2 @ Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 30–32–4
67 L March 16, 2006 0–2 @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 30–33–4
68 W March 19, 2006 3–2 @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 31–33–4
69 W March 21, 2006 5–2 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 32–33–4
70 W March 23, 2006 4–3 Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 33–33–4
71 L March 25, 2006 2–5 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 33–34–4
72 W March 28, 2006 5–3 Nashville Predators (2005–06) 34–34–4
73 W March 30, 2006 5–2 @ San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 35–34–4
74 W April 1, 2006 4–3 OT @ San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 36–34–4
75 L April 3, 2006 1–7 @ Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 36–35–4
76 L April 5, 2006 2–5 @ Calgary Flames (2005–06) 36–36–4
77 L April 8, 2006 2–3 SO Dallas Stars (2005–06) 36–36–5
78 L April 10, 2006 2–3 San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 36–37–5
79 L April 11, 2006 4–6 @ Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 36–38–5
80 W April 13, 2006 3–0 Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 37–38–5
81 L April 15, 2006 1–5 @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 37–39–5
82 W April 16, 2006 3–0 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06) 38–39–5
  • Green background indicates win.
  • Red background indicates regulation loss.
  • White background indicates overtime/shootout loss.

Playoffs

The Coyotes missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year.

Torino Olympics

Player statistics

Regular season

Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
Shane Doan RW 82 30 36 66 123 -9 17 0 7
Mike Comrie C 80 30 30 60 55 2 10 0 4
Ladislav Nagy LW 51 15 41 56 74 8 7 1 4
Mike Johnson RW 80 16 38 54 50 7 6 1 3
Paul Mara D 78 15 32 47 70 -12 8 0 0
Geoff Sanderson LW 75 25 21 46 58 -14 11 1 1
Keith Ballard D 82 8 31 39 99 -18 1 3 1
Derek Morris D 53 6 21 27 54 -7 4 1 2
Oleg Saprykin LW 67 11 14 25 50 -16 3 0 1
Zbynek Michalek D 82 9 15 24 62 4 5 0 2
Steve Reinprecht C 28 12 11 23 8 1 4 1 2
Dave Scatchard C 47 11 12 23 84 -11 4 0 3
Fredrik Sjostrom RW 75 6 17 23 42 1 1 0 1
Boyd Devereaux C 78 8 14 22 44 -13 1 0 1
Mike Leclerc LW 35 9 12 21 29 0 4 0 0
Jamie Lundmark C 38 5 13 18 36 -1 1 0 0
Mike Ricci C 78 10 6 16 69 -22 5 1 1
Oleg Kvasha LW/C 15 4 7 11 6 5 0 0 0
Denis Gauthier D 45 2 9 11 61 -4 0 0 0
Petr Nedved C 25 2 9 11 34 -6 1 0 1
Dennis Seidenberg D 34 1 10 11 14 -9 1 0 0
Sean O'Donnell D 57 1 7 8 121 3 0 0 0
Tyson Nash LW 50 0 6 6 84 -7 0 0 0
Jamie Rivers D 18 0 5 5 26 2 0 0 0
David Tanabe D 21 0 4 4 8 -5 0 0 0
Krys Kolanos C 9 2 1 3 2 2 1 0 0
Bill Thomas RW 9 1 2 3 8 -2 1 0 0
Joel Perrault C 5 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0
Matt Jones D 16 0 2 2 14 -2 0 0 0
Josh Gratton LW 11 1 0 1 30 -3 0 0 0
Yanick Lehoux C 3 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0
Steve Gainey LW 20 0 1 1 20 -3 0 0 0
Brett Hull RW 5 0 1 1 0 -3 0 0 0
Curtis Joseph G 60 0 1 1 18 0 0 0 0
Matthew Spiller D 8 0 1 1 13 -1 0 0 0
Brian Boucher G 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
Pavel Brendl RW 2 0 0 0 0 -3 0 0 0
Tim Jackman RW 8 0 0 0 21 1 0 0 0
David LeNeveu G 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pascal Rheaume C 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0
Michael Rupp C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Philippe Sauve G 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jeff Taffe C 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T/OT GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
Curtis Joseph 3424 60 32 21 3 166 2.91 4 1690 1524 .902
Brian Boucher 512 11 3 6 0 33 3.87 0 268 235 .877
David LeNeveu 814 15 3 8 2 44 3.24 0 386 342 .886
Philippe Sauve 187 5 0 4 0 17 5.45 0 128 111 .867
Team: 4937 82 38 39 5 260 3.16 4 2472 2212 .895

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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 Coyotes were involved in the following transactions during the 2005–06 season.

Trades

Free agents Acquired/Lost

Player Former team
Boyd Devereaux Detroit Red Wings
Brett Hull Detroit Red Wings
Curtis Joseph Detroit Red Wings
Steven Reinprecht Calgary Flames
Mike Ricci San Jose Sharks
Oleg Saprykin Calgary Flames
Geoff Sanderson Vancouver Canucks
Dave Scatchard New York Islanders
Player New team

Roster

2005-06 Phoenix Coyotes
Goaltenders

Defensemen

Wingers

Centres

Awards and records

Milestones

  Player is still active or individual record
Regular Season
Player Milestone Reached
Wayne Gretzky 1st NHL Game as Coach October 5, 2005
Wayne Gretzky 1st NHL Win as Coach. October 8, 2005
Derek Morris 250th NHL Point
Oleg Saprykin 100th NHL Point March 14, 2006
Dave Scatchard 250th NHL Point

Farm teams

  • San Antonio Rampage, American Hockey League[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2006.html
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  5. ↑ National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p.14, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5
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