2005–06 New Jersey Devils season

The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season was the 32nd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 24th season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season.[2] It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to win the Atlantic Division title on the last day of the season. For the first time, the Devils defeated the New York Rangers in a playoff series, sweeping their rivals in their opening-round matchup.

2005–06 New Jersey Devils
Atlantic Division champions
Division1st Atlantic
Conference3rd Eastern
2005–06 record46–27–9
Home record27–11–3
Road record19–16–6
Goals for242
Goals against229
Team information
General managerLou Lamoriello
CoachLarry Robinson (Oct–Dec)
Lou Lamoriello (Dec–May) interim
CaptainVacant
Alternate captainsPatrik Elias (Jan-Apr)
John Madden
Alexander Mogilny (Oct–Jan)
Colin White
Brian Rafalski
ArenaContinental Airlines Arena
Average attendance14,230[1]
Minor league affiliate(s)Albany River Rats
Team leaders
GoalsBrian Gionta (48)
AssistsScott Gomez (51)
PointsBrian Gionta (89)
Penalty minutesCam Janssen and Colin White (91)
Plus/minusBrian Gionta (+18)
WinsMartin Brodeur (43)
Goals against averageMartin Brodeur (2.57)

Season overview

Many of the Devils' players had played in other leagues while the NHL was inactive due to the lockout. Most notably was Patrik Elias, who missed the first 39 games of the season due to catching Hepatitis A while playing for the Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Russian Superleague (RSL).[3] With many new rule changes for the 2005–06 season, the Devils had to change their style of play. Martin Brodeur, one of the best puck-handling goalies, could no longer use this to his advantage as before, since restrictions were placed on where goalies could handle the puck. The Devils also lost long-time captain Scott Stevens and his physically punishing style of play to retirement, as well as another longtime defenseman, Scott Niedermayer, to free agency. Eventually, Niedermeyer signed with the Anaheim Ducks, joining his brother, Rob.

In July 2005, the team announced that Head Coach Pat Burns would not return for the season after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time in little more than a year.[4] Assistant Coach Larry Robinson, the team's head coach from 2000 to 2002, was promoted to start the season.

On September 16, 2005, longtime Devils owner John McMullen passed away. In honor of his memory, the Devils jerseys had a small "JM" patch on them. [5]

The Devils struggled early in the 2005–06 season, ending the 2005 calendar year with a 16–18–5 record.[6] Robinson resigned as head coach on December 19, and Lamoriello moved down to the bench.[7] Once Elias returned from his bout with hepatitis, the team quickly turned around with a nine-game winning streak, finishing 46–27–9 after a season-ending 11-game winning streak capped with a dramatic 4–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. During that final victory, which clinched the Devils' sixth division title, Brian Gionta set a new team record for goals in a season with 48, topping Pat Verbeek's 46.[8] The win streak to close the year was also an NHL record.[9]

On April 29, 2006, the Devils won their first round Stanley Cup playoff series against the New York Rangers four games to none, extending their winning streak to 15 games and marking the first time the Devils defeated their cross-river rival in a playoff series. The team's season ended in the next round with a 4–1 Game 5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, who eventually won the Stanley Cup.

Regular season

The Devils were the most disciplined team in the League, with just 349 power-play opportunities against. They also scored the fewest short-handed goals in the League, with just 3.[10]

Season standings
Atlantic Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
13New Jersey Devils8246279242229101
25Philadelphia Flyers82452611267259101
36New York Rangers82442612257215100
412New York Islanders823640623027878
515Pittsburgh Penguins8222461424431658

[11]

Eastern Conference[12]
R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 Z- Ottawa SenatorsNE8252219314211113
2 Y- Carolina HurricanesSE8252228294260112
3 Y- New Jersey DevilsAT8246279242229101
4 X- Buffalo SabresNE8252246242239110
5 X- Philadelphia FlyersAT82452611267259101
6 X- New York RangersAT82442612257215100
7 X- Montreal CanadiensNE824231924324793
8 X- Tampa Bay LightningSE824333625226092
8.5
9 Toronto Maple LeafsNE824133825727090
10 Atlanta ThrashersSE824133828127590
11 Florida PanthersSE8237341124025785
12 New York IslandersAT823640623027878
13 Boston BruinsNE8229371623026674
14 Washington CapitalsSE8229411223730670
15 Pittsburgh PenguinsAT8222461424431658

Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast

Z – Clinched Conference; Y – Clinched Division; X – Clinched Playoff spot

Playoffs

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

The first two games of the series were held at Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. The Devils took commanding victories in Games 1 and 2, 6–1 and 4–1, respectively. Games 3 and 4 were held at Madison Square Garden. The Devils won Game 3 (3–0) and swept the series in Game 4 by a score of 4–2.

Eastern Conference Semifinals

The series opened at RBC Center in Raleigh. The Hurricanes won Game 1, 6–0, and Game 2, 3–2, in overtime. Games 3 and 4 shifted to Continental Airlines Arena. The Hurricanes took a 3–2 win in Game 3, but the Devils won 5–1 in Game 4. Game 5 shifted back to Raleigh and Carolina beat New Jersey 4–1, winning the series 4–1.

Schedule and results

Preseason
2005 preseason
Preseason: 3–2–0 (home: 3–0–0; road: 0–2–0)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecord
1September 25, 20053–2 SONew York Islanders1–0–0
2September 27, 20053–1New York Rangers2–0–0
3September 29, 20052–3@ Philadelphia Flyers2–1–0
4September 30, 20055–3Philadelphia Flyers3–1–0
5October 2, 20052–3@ New York Rangers3–2–0
Legend:

  Win   Loss   Overtime/shootout loss

Regular season
2005–06 regular season[13]
October: 6–5–0 (home: 4–2–0; road: 2–3–0)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
1WOctober 5, 20055–1Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)1–0–0Recap
2LOctober 7, 20052–5@ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)1–1–0Recap
3WOctober 8, 20053–2 OTNew York Rangers (2005–06)2–1–0Recap
4LOctober 13, 20051–4@ New York Rangers (2005–06)2–2–0Recap
5LOctober 15, 20051–6Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06)2–3–0Recap
6WOctober 18, 20054–3Florida Panthers (2005–06)3–3–0Recap
7WOctober 20, 20056–3@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)4–3–0Recap
8LOctober 22, 20053–4@ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06)4–4–0Recap
9LOctober 26, 20053–6Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06)4–5–0Recap
10WOctober 28, 20053–2Buffalo Sabres (2005–06)5–5–0Recap
11WOctober 29, 20055–4 SO@ Boston Bruins (2005–06)6–5–0Recap
November: 6–5–2 (home: 3–2–1; road: 3–3–1)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
12LNovember 1, 20053–4 OTPittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)6–5–1Recap
13LNovember 3, 20052–4New York Rangers (2005–06)6–6–1Recap
14LNovember 5, 20052–3 SO@ New York Rangers (2005–06)6–6–2Recap
15LNovember 8, 20051–4New York Islanders (2005–06)6–7–2Recap
16WNovember 11, 20054–3@ Washington Capitals (2005–06)7–7–2Recap
17WNovember 12, 20053–2Washington Capitals (2005–06)8–7–2Recap
18LNovember 15, 20051–4@ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06)8–8–2Recap
19WNovember 18, 20055–3Montreal Canadiens (2005–06)9–8–2Recap
20LNovember 19, 20054–5@ Ottawa Senators (2005–06)9–9–2Recap
21WNovember 23, 20055–1@ Florida Panthers (2005–06)10–9–2Recap
22WNovember 25, 20058–2@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06)11–9–2Recap
23WNovember 29, 20053–2Boston Bruins (2005–06)12–9–2Recap
24LNovember 30, 20051–2@ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)12–10–2Recap
December: 4–8–3 (home: 3–3–2; road: 1–5–1)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
25WDecember 3, 20053–2 SOMinnesota Wild (2005–06)13–10–2Recap
26LDecember 6, 20052–5@ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06)13–11–2Recap
27LDecember 7, 20051–4Calgary Flames (2005–06)13–12–2Recap
28LDecember 9, 20053–4 SOColorado Avalanche (2005–06)13–12–3Recap
29LDecember 11, 20052–3 OT@ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06)13–12–4Recap
30WDecember 13, 20052–1 SOEdmonton Oilers (2005–06)14–12–4Recap
31LDecember 15, 20052–3 OTAtlanta Thrashers (2005–06)14–12–5Recap
32LDecember 17, 20051–4@ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06)14–13–5Recap
33WDecember 20, 20053–1@ New York Rangers (2005–06)15–13–5Recap
34LDecember 21, 20052–4@ New York Islanders (2005–06)15–14–5Recap
35LDecember 23, 20050–1Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06)15–15–5Recap
36LDecember 26, 20051–2@ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06)15–16–5Recap
37WDecember 28, 20057–2Washington Capitals (2005–06)16–16–5Recap
38LDecember 29, 20052–6@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)16–17–5Recap
39LDecember 31, 20053–6Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06)16–18–5Recap
January: 10–2–1 (home: 5–0–0; road: 5–2–1)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
40WJanuary 3, 20063–0Florida Panthers (2005–06)17–18–5Recap
41WJanuary 5, 20065–4Montreal Canadiens (2005–06)18–18–5Recap
42WJanuary 7, 20063–2@ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06)19–18–5Recap
43WJanuary 9, 20063–0Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)20–18–5Recap
44WJanuary 13, 20063–0Vancouver Canucks (2005–06)21–18–5Recap
45WJanuary 15, 20063–2 SO@ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06)22–18–5Recap
46WJanuary 17, 20065–3@ St. Louis Blues (2005–06)23–18–5Recap
47WJanuary 19, 20064–3 SO@ Nashville Predators (2005–06)24–18–5Recap
48WJanuary 21, 20063–2 SONew York Islanders (2005–06)25–18–5Recap
49LJanuary 22, 20061–3@ New York Rangers (2005–06)25–19–5Recap
50WJanuary 24, 20064–0@ New York Islanders (2005–06)26–19–5Recap
51LJanuary 26, 20060–1 OT@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06)26–19–6Recap
52LJanuary 27, 20060–4@ Florida Panthers (2005–06)26–20–6Recap
February: 4–2–0 (home: 3–1–0; road: 1–1–0)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
53WFebruary 1, 20065–3Ottawa Senators (2005–06)27–20–6Recap
54WFebruary 3, 20063–0Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06)28–20–6Recap
55LFebruary 4, 20062–4@ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06)28–21–6Recap
56WFebruary 7, 20067–4Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06)29–21–6Recap
57WFebruary 9, 20063–2 OT@ Boston Bruins (2005–06)30–21–6Recap
58LFebruary 11, 20061–2New York Islanders (2005–06)30–22–6Recap
March: 7–5–3 (home: 5–3–0; road: 2–2–3)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
59WMarch 1, 20062–1 SOPhiladelphia Flyers (2005–06)31–22–6Recap
60LMarch 2, 20062–3 SO@ New York Islanders (2005–06)31–22–7Recap
61WMarch 4, 20062–1New York Rangers (2005–06)32–22–7Recap
62LMarch 7, 20061–2 SO@ New York Islanders (2005–06)32–22–8Recap
63WMarch 10, 20064–3 SO@ Washington Capitals (2005–06)33–22–8Recap
64LMarch 11, 20063–6@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)33–23–8Recap
65LMarch 14, 20061–6New York Islanders (2005–06)33–24–8Recap
66WMarch 16, 20062–1Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)34–24–8Recap
67LMarch 19, 20060–4Ottawa Senators (2005–06)34–25–8Recap
68LMarch 21, 20061–2@ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)34–26–8Recap
69LMarch 23, 20065–6 OT@ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06)34–26–9Recap
70WMarch 24, 20064–2Boston Bruins (2005–06)35–26–9Recap
71LMarch 26, 20063–4Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06)35–27–9Recap
72WMarch 28, 20063–2 SO@ Ottawa Senators (2005–06)36–27–9Recap
73WMarch 30, 20063–1Buffalo Sabres (2005–06)37–27–9Recap
April: 9–0–0 (home: 4–0–0; road: 5–0–0)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
74WApril 1, 20064–1@ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)38–27–9Recap
75WApril 2, 20063–2 OT@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)39–27–9Recap
76WApril 5, 20066–4Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06)40–27–9Recap
77WApril 8, 20063–2@ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06)41–27–9Recap
78WApril 9, 20063–2New York Rangers (2005–06)42–27–9Recap
79WApril 11, 20064–3 OT@ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06)43–27–9Recap
80WApril 13, 20064–1Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)44–27–9Recap
81WApril 16, 20065–1Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06)45–27–9Recap
82WApril 18, 20064–3@ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06)46–27–9Recap
Legend:

  Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Playoffs
2006 Stanley Cup playoffs[13]
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. (6) New York Rangers – Devils win 4–0
GameResultDateScoreOpponentAttendanceSeriesRecap
1WApril 22, 20066–1New York Rangers19,040Devils lead 1–0Recap
2WApril 24, 20064–1New York Rangers19,040Devils lead 2–0Recap
3WApril 26, 20063–0@ New York Rangers18,200Devils lead 3–0Recap
4WApril 29, 20064–2@ New York Rangers18,200Devils win 4–0Recap
Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes – Hurricanes win 4–1
GameResultDateScoreOpponentAttendanceSeriesRecap
1LMay 6, 20060–6@ Carolina Hurricanes18,730Hurricanes lead 1–0Recap
2LMay 8, 20062–3 OT@ Carolina Hurricanes18,730Hurricanes lead 2–0Recap
3LMay 10, 20062–3Carolina Hurricanes16,862Hurricanes lead 3–0Recap
4WMay 13, 20065–1Carolina Hurricanes17,585Hurricanes lead 3–1Recap
5LMay 14, 20061–4@ Carolina Hurricanes18,730Hurricanes win 4–1Recap
Legend:

  Win   Loss

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 Devils only.
  • ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.
Regular season Playoffs
No. Player Pos GP G A Pts +/- PIM GP G A Pts +/- PIM
14Brian GiontaRW8248418918469347−12
23Scott GomezC823351848429549−16
15Jamie LangenbrunnerRW80193453−174931013516
28Brian RafalskiD8264349036918932
26Patrik EliasLW38162945112096101654
18Sergei BrylinLW82152237−446920252
7Paul MartinD8053237132903364
11John MaddenC82162036−736941528
9Zach PariseLW81141832−128912302
22Viktor KozlovC691213250163000−10
89Alexander MogilnyRW34121325−76——————
29Grant MarshallRW7681725−1870701108
20Jay PandolfoLW82101020216914510
5Colin WhiteD7331417−291400004
8Sean Brown‡D3511112−1427——————
24Richard MatvichukD6211011240700054
10Erik RasmussenC675510−4329000−18
2Vladimir Malakhov‡D29459−926——————
21Brad Lukowich†D1817838900004
6Tommy Albelin†D3606642200002
2[lower-alpha 1]Dan McGillisD27066−536——————
2David HaleD380445218022−112
30Martin BrodeurG73033490002
19Tuomas PihlmanLW11112−110——————
27[lower-alpha 2]Barry TallacksonRW10112−22——————
16Alexander Suglobov‡RW1101−20——————
16Jason Wiemer†C16101−1388000016
17Darren LangdonLW14011−322——————
40Scott ClemmensenG13000010000
25Cam JanssenRW47000−3919000026
8Ken Klee†D18000−3146101−16
19Krzysztof OliwaLW3000−20——————
21Pascal Rheaume‡C12000−64——————
19Jason RyznarLW8000−12——————

Goaltending
Regular season Playoffs
No. Player GP W L OT SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI GP W L SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
30Martin Brodeur734323721051872.57.91154365954261202.25.9231533
40Scott Clemmensen13342295353.35.8810627100300.001.00007

Awards and records

Awards

Martin Brodeur also finished second in voting for the Vezina Trophy.[14]

Type Award/honor Recipient Ref
League
(annual)		 NHL Second All-Star Team Martin Brodeur (Goaltender) [15]
League
(in-season)		 NHL Defensive Player of the Month Martin Brodeur (January) [16]
NHL Defensive Player of the Week Martin Brodeur (January 18) [17]
NHL Offensive Player of the Week Scott Gomez (April 9) [18]
Team Devils' Players' Player Jay Pandolfo [19]
Hugh Delano Unsung Hero Jay Pandolfo [19]
Most Valuable Devil Brian Gionta [19]
Three-Star Award Brian Gionta [19]

Transactions

The Devils were involved in the following transactions from February 17, 2005, the day after the 2004–05 NHL season was officially cancelled, through June 19, 2006, the day of the deciding game of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.[20]

Trades
Date Details Ref
September 26, 2005 To Washington Capitals
Jeff Friesen		 To New Jersey Devils
Conditional draft pick in 2006[lower-alpha 3]		 [22]
November 25, 2005 To Phoenix Coyotes
Pascal Rheaume
Ray Schultz
Steven Spencer		 To New Jersey Devils
Brad Ference		 [23]
March 8, 2006 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Aleksander Suglobov		 To New Jersey Devils
Ken Klee		 [24]
March 9, 2006 To New York Islanders
3rd-round pick in 2006		 To New Jersey Devils
Brad Lukowich		 [25]
March 9, 2006 To Vancouver Canucks
Sean Brown		 To New Jersey Devils
4th-round pick in 2006		 [25]
March 9, 2006 To Calgary Flames
Conditional 4th-round pick in 2006[lower-alpha 4]		 To New Jersey Devils
Jason Wiemer		 [26]

Players acquired
DatePlayerFormer teamTermViaRef
August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04)Vladimir MalakhovPhiladelphia Flyers2-yearFree agency[27]
Dan McGillisBoston Bruins2-yearFree agency[27]
August 6, 2005 (2005-08-06)Bryan MillerAlbany River Rats (AHL)Free agency[28]
August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12)David ClarksonKitchener Rangers (OHL)Free agency[29]
Frank DoyleIdaho Steelheads (ECHL)Free agency[29]
August 16, 2005 (2005-08-16)Alexander MogilnyToronto Maple Leafs2-yearFree agency[30]
April 4, 2006 (2006-04-04)Andy GreeneMiami University (CCHA)Free agency[31]

Players lost
DatePlayerNew teamVia[lower-alpha 5]Ref
N/AMatus KosturHK Riga 2000 (BHL)Free agency (UFA)[33]
June 3, 2005 (2005-06-03)Jiri BicekLeksands IF (SHL)Free agency (UFA)[34]
June 17, 2005 (2005-06-17)Eric JohanssonMora IK (SHL)Free agency (UFA)[35]
August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04)Scott NiedermayerAnaheim Mighty DucksFree agency (III)[36]
August 10, 2005 (2005-08-10)Jan HrdinaColumbus Blue JacketsFree agency (UFA)[37]
August 19, 2005 (2005-08-19)Brett ClouthierOttawa SenatorsFree agency (UFA)[38]
September 6, 2005 (2005-09-06)Scott StevensRetirement (III)[39]
September 14, 2005 (2005-09-14)Phil ColeAugusta Lynx (ECHL)Free agency (UFA)[40]
September 26, 2005 (2005-09-26)Rob SkrlacRetirement (VI)[41]
December 19, 2005 (2005-12-19)Vladimir MalakhovRetirement[42]
May 15, 2006 (2006-05-15)Ari AhonenEspoo Blues (Liiga)Free agency[43]
May 17, 2006 (2006-05-17)Ilkka PikkarainenHIFK (Liiga)Free agency[lower-alpha 6][45]

Signings
DatePlayerTermContract typeRef
August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04)Brian Rafalski2-yearRe-signing[27]
August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12)Sean BrownRe-signing[46]
Brian Gionta1-yearRe-signing[47]
Scott Gomez1-yearRe-signing[48]
Viktor Kozlov1-yearRe-signing[47]
Jamie Langenbrunner1-yearRe-signing[47]
Jason RyznarEntry-level[29]
Barry TallacksonEntry-level[29]
August 17, 2005 (2005-08-17)Ari AhonenRe-signing[49]
August 23, 2005 (2005-08-23)Patrik Elias1-yearRe-signing[50]
September 21, 2005 (2005-09-21)Jeff FriesenRe-signing[51]
Paul MartinRe-signing[52]
Colin WhiteRe-signing[53]
September 24, 2005 (2005-09-24)Krisjanis RedlihsRe-signing[54]
September 28, 2005 (2005-09-28)Matt DeMarchiRe-signing[55]
September 29, 2005 (2005-09-29)David HaleRe-signing[56]
Ilkka PikkarainenRe-signing[57]
October 3, 2005 (2005-10-03)Niclas Bergfors3-yearEntry-level[58]
December 20, 2005 (2005-12-20)Tommy AlbelinRe-signing[lower-alpha 7][59]
January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27)Martin Brodeur6-yearExtension[60]
April 14, 2006 (2006-04-14)Travis ZajacEntry-level[61]
June 5, 2006 (2006-06-05)Patrick DavisEntry-level[62]
Mark FraserEntry-level[62]
Sean ZimmermanEntry-level[62]

Draft picks

New Jersey's picks at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft at The Westin Ottawa in Ottawa, Ottawa.

Rd # Pick # Player Nat Pos Team (League) Notes
1 23 Nicklas Bergfors  Sweden RW Södertälje SK (Elitserien)
2 38 Jeff Frazee  United States G US National Team Development Program
3 84 Mark Fraser  Canada D Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
4 99 Patrick Davis  United States LW Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
5 155 Mark Fayne  United States D Noble and Greenough School (USHS–MA)
6 170 Sean Zimmerman  United States D Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
7 218 Alexander Sundstrom  Sweden C IF Björklöven (Allsvenskan)

Media

Television broadcasts were now under the Fox Sports Networks (aka FSN) with Mike Emrick commentating the play-by-play, Chico Resch serving as color commentator, and Matt Loughlin serving as the TV host. Radio broadcasts were now on WFAN (AM) 660 still called John Hennessy as play-by-play commentator with Randy Velischek as color commentator. This was Hennessy's final season as a radio play-by-play commentator for the Devils, as Loughlin took his place the following season. This was also Velischek's final season as a radio color commentator as Sherry Ross returned the following year.

See also

Notes
  1. McGillis originally wore number 6 and switched numbers when Albelin was signed.
  2. Tallackson wore number 19 in his first two games.
  3. Eventually determined to be a 3rd-round pick.[21]
  4. Calgary would receive the later of New Jersey’s 4th-round pick or Vancouver’s 4th-round pick, which New Jersey had previously acquired. Calgary received New Jersey’s original 4th-rounder.
  5. In parentheses is the player's free agency group on August 1 if applicable.[32]
  6. New Jersey retained Pikkarainen’s NHL rights and re-signed him on July 2, 2009.[44]
  7. Albelin came out of retirement.

References
  • "New Jersey Devils 2005-06 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  • "2005-06 New Jersey Devils Roster and Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  1. "New Jersey Devils hockey team statistics and history at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
  3. "2005–06: Rallying Back". NewJerseyDevils. Archived from the original on June 6, 2007. Retrieved June 24, 2007.
  4. "Devils' Burns battling cancer again, won't coach next year". CBC Sports. July 8, 2006. Retrieved August 30, 2006.
  5. "New Jersey Devils - In Memoriam of". New Jersey Devils. Archived from the original on September 15, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  6. "The Contenders: Eastern Conference". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2006. Retrieved August 30, 2006.
  7. "Lamoriello to finish season behind bench". Canadian Press. February 22, 2006. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2006.
  8. "Devils snare division title with three-goal flurry in third". CBS SportsLine. April 18, 2006. Archived from the original on April 30, 2006. Retrieved August 30, 2006.
  9. "25th Anniversary Most Memorable Moments Countdown". newjerseydevils.com. 2007. Archived from the original on April 24, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2007.
  10. "2005-06 NHL Summary".
  11. Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2009). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2010. Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 162.
  12. "2005–2006 Standings by Conference". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  13. "2005-06 New Jersey Devils Schedule". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  14. "2005-06 NHL Awards Voting". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  15. "Postseason All-Star Teams". records.nhl.com. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  16. Diamos, Jason (February 12, 2006). "INSIDE THE N.H.L.; Brodeur Sets Sights On Another Gold Medal". The New York Times. Retrieved October 30, 2022. Brodeur, who was named the N.H.L.'s defensive player of the month for January
  17. "Martin Brodeur Named Defensive Player of the Week". New Jersey Devils. January 19, 2006. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  18. "SCOTT GOMEZ NAMED NHL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK". New Jersey Devils. April 10, 2006. Archived from the original on April 11, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  19. Levine, Mike (ed.), 2009-10 New Jersey Devils Media Guide, New Jersey Devils Hockey Club, p. 225
  20. "Hockey Transactions Search Results". Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  21. "Caps Add Two, Subtract Two on Deadline Day". NHL.com. March 9, 2006. Retrieved July 17, 2022. The Caps acquired Friesen from New Jersey last September in exchange for a conditional draft choice, which has finally and definitively been determined to be a third rounder in 2006.
  22. "Sept. 26: Capitals Acquire Jeff Friesen". NHL.com. September 26, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  23. "Devils Acquire Defenseman Brad Ference From Coyotes". New Jersey Devils. November 26, 2005. Archived from the original on November 30, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  24. "Devils Acquire Ken Klee from Toronto". New Jersey Devils. March 8, 2006. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  25. "Devils Acquire Brad Lukowich from Islanders". New Jersey Devils. March 9, 2006. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  26. "Devils Acquire Center Jason Wiemer from Flames". New Jersey Devils. March 9, 2006. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  27. "Devils Sign Rafalski, Malakhov & McGillis". New Jersey Devils. August 4, 2005. Archived from the original on February 17, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  28. "Bryan Miller". Albany River Rats. Archived from the original on March 1, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022. Sighned by New Jersey as a free agent, August 6, 2005
  29. "Devils Sign Four Players". New Jersey Devils. August 12, 2005. Archived from the original on October 24, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  30. "Devils Sign Alexander Mogilny". New Jersey Devils. August 16, 2005. Archived from the original on October 24, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  31. "The New Jersey Devils Announce the Signing of Defenseman Andy Greene". New Jersey Devils. April 4, 2006. Archived from the original on September 8, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  32. "Free Agents List". ESPN.com. August 1, 2005. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  33. Matus Kostur career statistics at EliteProspects.com, retrieved July 9, 2022
  34. "Liigatähtiä Leksandiin". Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). June 3, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  35. "Eric Johansson förstärker Mora IK". Mora IK (in Swedish). June 17, 2005. Archived from the original on October 10, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  36. "Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Sign Niedermayer Brothers to Four-Year Contracts". NHL.com. August 4, 2005. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  37. "COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS SIGN FREE AGENT CENTER JAN HRDINA TO ONE-YEAR CONTRACT". NHL.com. August 10, 2005. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  38. "Friday roundup: Senators, Martins reunite". ESPN.com. August 19, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  39. "Scott Stevens Retires". New Jersey Devils. September 6, 2005. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  40. "Cole back in black and blue". OurSports Central. September 14, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  41. "GEORDIE KINNEAR RETURNS TO ALBANY; ROB SKRLAC RETIRES". New Jersey Devils. September 26, 2005. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  42. "Devils sign Albelin, recall McGillis to replace Malakhov". ESPN.com. December 20, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  43. "Ahonen Bluesiin, Eriksson kotiin". Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). May 15, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  44. "Devils sign F Ilkka Pikkarainen". NHL.com. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  45. "Pikkarainen palasi Suomeen". Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). May 17, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  46. "SEAN BROWN". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on February 22, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 12-Aug-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  47. Everson, Mark (August 13, 2005). "DEVS GET BUSY WITH RASH OF SIGNINGS". New York Post. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  48. "SCOTT GOMEZ". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on July 9, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 12-Aug-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a one-year contract.
  49. "Ari Ahosesta jälleen Devil". Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). August 17, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  50. Everson, Mark (August 24, 2005). "ELIAS RE-UPS WITH DEVILS". New York Post. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  51. "JEFF FRIESEN". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on December 31, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 21-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the (New Jersey Devils).
  52. "PAUL MARTIN". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on May 4, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 21-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  53. "COLIN WHITE". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on February 20, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 21-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  54. "KRISJANIS REDLIHS". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on November 11, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 24-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  55. "MATT DEMARCHI". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on September 10, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 28-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  56. "DAVID HALE". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on November 21, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 29-Sep-05: Signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  57. "ILKKA PIKKARAINEN". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on May 10, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 29-Sep-05: Signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
  58. "NICKLAS BERGFORS". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on September 10, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022. 03-Oct-05: Signed by the New Jersey Devils to a three-year, entry-level contract
  59. "Devils Re-sign Defenseman Tommy Albelin". New Jersey Devils. December 20, 2005. Archived from the original on February 17, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  60. "Martin Brodeur Signs Six-Year Contract Extension". New Jersey Devils. January 27, 2006. Archived from the original on February 17, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  61. "Devils Sign Center Travis Zajac". New Jersey Devils. April 14, 2006. Archived from the original on November 25, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  62. "Devils Sign Three Prospects". New Jersey Devils. June 5, 2006. Archived from the original on November 25, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.