| 2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets | |
| Division | Central |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Doug MacLean |
| Coach | Gerard Gallant |
| Captain | Luke Richardson |
| Arena | Nationwide Arena |
The 2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets season would have been the Blue Jackets' 5th season in the NHL, however, the 2004–05 NHL lockout cancelled the season.
Syracuse Crunch[]
A number of players from the Blue Jackets would play the year with the teams AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. The Crunch finished the season in 5th place in the 7 team North Division with a 36–33–4–7 record, earning 83 points, however, they failed to qualify for post-season play.
Europe[]
While some players joined the Crunch, others would cross the Atlantic Ocean and play hockey in Europe. Rocket Richard Trophy winner Rick Nash played for HC Davos in the Nationalliga A in Switzerland, while David Vyborny would return home to the Czech Republic and play with HC Sparta Praha and Nikolai Zherdev played with HC CSKA Moscow in Russia.
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 Eagles (NCAA) |
| 2 | 59 | Kyle Wharton | Canada |
Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 3 | 93 | Dan LaCosta | Canada |
Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 3 | 96 | Andrei Plekhanov |  Russia |
Nizhnekamsk (Russia) |
| 5 | 133 | Petr Pohl |  Czech Republic |
Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 6 | 167 | Robert Page | United States |
The Blake School Bears (USHS) |
| 6 | 190 | Lennart Petrell |  Finland |
HIFK (SM-liiga) |
| 7 | 198 | Justin Vienneau | Canada |
Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
| 8 | 231 | Brian McGuirk | United States |
Governor Dummer Academy (USHS) |
| 8 | 233 | Matt Greer | United States |
White Bear Lake Area High School Bears (USHS) |
| 9 | 271 | Grant Clitsome | Canada |
Nepean Raiders (CJAHL) |
References[]
- SHRP Sports
- The Internet Hockey Database
- National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007
| 2004–05 NHL season by team | |
|---|---|
| Atlantic | New Jersey • NY Islanders • NY Rangers • Philadelphia • Pittsburgh |
| Northeast | Boston • Buffalo • Montreal • Ottawa • Toronto |
| Southeast | Atlanta • Carolina • Florida • Tampa Bay • Washington |
| Central | Chicago • Columbus • Detroit • Nashville • St. Louis |
| Northwest | Calgary • Colorado • Edmonton • Minnesota • Vancouver |
| Pacific | Anaheim • Dallas • Los Angeles • Phoenix • San Jose |
| See also | 2004 NHL Entry Draft |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|
| Players • GMs • Seasons • Draft Picks • Nationwide Arena • Head Coaches • Syracuse Crunch (AHL), Elmira Jackals (ECHL), Youngstown Steelhounds (CHL) | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets seasons | |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009–10 |
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