2005–06 New Jersey Devils season

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)
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)

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.

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 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, 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
1 3 New Jersey Devils 82 46 27 9 242 229 101
2 5 Philadelphia Flyers 82 45 26 11 267 259 101
3 6 New York Rangers 82 44 26 12 257 215 100
4 12 New York Islanders 82 36 40 6 230 278 78
5 15 Pittsburgh Penguins 82 22 46 14 244 316 58

[11]

Eastern Conference[12]
R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 Z- Ottawa Senators NE 82 52 21 9 314 211 113
2 Y- Carolina Hurricanes SE 82 52 22 8 294 260 112
3 Y- New Jersey Devils AT 82 46 27 9 242 229 101
4 X- Buffalo Sabres NE 82 52 24 6 242 239 110
5 X- Philadelphia Flyers AT 82 45 26 11 267 259 101
6 X- New York Rangers AT 82 44 26 12 257 215 100
7 X- Montreal Canadiens NE 82 42 31 9 243 247 93
8 X- Tampa Bay Lightning SE 82 43 33 6 252 260 92
8.5
9 Toronto Maple Leafs NE 82 41 33 8 257 270 90
10 Atlanta Thrashers SE 82 41 33 8 281 275 90
11 Florida Panthers SE 82 37 34 11 240 257 85
12 New York Islanders AT 82 36 40 6 230 278 78
13 Boston Bruins NE 82 29 37 16 230 266 74
14 Washington Capitals SE 82 29 41 12 237 306 70
15 Pittsburgh Penguins AT 82 22 46 14 244 316 58

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)
Game Date Score Opponent Record
1 September 25, 2005 3–2 SO New York Islanders 1–0–0
2 September 27, 2005 3–1 New York Rangers 2–0–0
3 September 29, 2005 2–3 @ Philadelphia Flyers 2–1–0
4 September 30, 2005 5–3 Philadelphia Flyers 3–1–0
5 October 2, 2005 2–3 @ New York Rangers 3–2–0
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)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
1 W October 5, 2005 5–1 Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 1–0–0 Recap
2 L October 7, 2005 2–5 @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 1–1–0 Recap
3 W October 8, 2005 3–2 OT New York Rangers (2005–06) 2–1–0 Recap
4 L October 13, 2005 1–4 @ New York Rangers (2005–06) 2–2–0 Recap
5 L October 15, 2005 1–6 Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) 2–3–0 Recap
6 W October 18, 2005 4–3 Florida Panthers (2005–06) 3–3–0 Recap
7 W October 20, 2005 6–3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 4–3–0 Recap
8 L October 22, 2005 3–4 @ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) 4–4–0 Recap
9 L October 26, 2005 3–6 Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) 4–5–0 Recap
10 W October 28, 2005 3–2 Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) 5–5–0 Recap
11 W October 29, 2005 5–4 SO @ Boston Bruins (2005–06) 6–5–0 Recap
November: 6–5–2 (home: 3–2–1; road: 3–3–1)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
12 L November 1, 2005 3–4 OT Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 6–5–1 Recap
13 L November 3, 2005 2–4 New York Rangers (2005–06) 6–6–1 Recap
14 L November 5, 2005 2–3 SO @ New York Rangers (2005–06) 6–6–2 Recap
15 L November 8, 2005 1–4 New York Islanders (2005–06) 6–7–2 Recap
16 W November 11, 2005 4–3 @ Washington Capitals (2005–06) 7–7–2 Recap
17 W November 12, 2005 3–2 Washington Capitals (2005–06) 8–7–2 Recap
18 L November 15, 2005 1–4 @ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) 8–8–2 Recap
19 W November 18, 2005 5–3 Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) 9–8–2 Recap
20 L November 19, 2005 4–5 @ Ottawa Senators (2005–06) 9–9–2 Recap
21 W November 23, 2005 5–1 @ Florida Panthers (2005–06) 10–9–2 Recap
22 W November 25, 2005 8–2 @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) 11–9–2 Recap
23 W November 29, 2005 3–2 Boston Bruins (2005–06) 12–9–2 Recap
24 L November 30, 2005 1–2 @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 12–10–2 Recap
December: 4–8–3 (home: 3–3–2; road: 1–5–1)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
25 W December 3, 2005 3–2 SO Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 13–10–2 Recap
26 L December 6, 2005 2–5 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 13–11–2 Recap
27 L December 7, 2005 1–4 Calgary Flames (2005–06) 13–12–2 Recap
28 L December 9, 2005 3–4 SO Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 13–12–3 Recap
29 L December 11, 2005 2–3 OT @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 13–12–4 Recap
30 W December 13, 2005 2–1 SO Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 14–12–4 Recap
31 L December 15, 2005 2–3 OT Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) 14–12–5 Recap
32 L December 17, 2005 1–4 @ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) 14–13–5 Recap
33 W December 20, 2005 3–1 @ New York Rangers (2005–06) 15–13–5 Recap
34 L December 21, 2005 2–4 @ New York Islanders (2005–06) 15–14–5 Recap
35 L December 23, 2005 0–1 Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) 15–15–5 Recap
36 L December 26, 2005 1–2 @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) 15–16–5 Recap
37 W December 28, 2005 7–2 Washington Capitals (2005–06) 16–16–5 Recap
38 L December 29, 2005 2–6 @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 16–17–5 Recap
39 L December 31, 2005 3–6 Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) 16–18–5 Recap
January: 10–2–1 (home: 5–0–0; road: 5–2–1)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
40 W January 3, 2006 3–0 Florida Panthers (2005–06) 17–18–5 Recap
41 W January 5, 2006 5–4 Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) 18–18–5 Recap
42 W January 7, 2006 3–2 @ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) 19–18–5 Recap
43 W January 9, 2006 3–0 Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 20–18–5 Recap
44 W January 13, 2006 3–0 Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 21–18–5 Recap
45 W January 15, 2006 3–2 SO @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 22–18–5 Recap
46 W January 17, 2006 5–3 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06) 23–18–5 Recap
47 W January 19, 2006 4–3 SO @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 24–18–5 Recap
48 W January 21, 2006 3–2 SO New York Islanders (2005–06) 25–18–5 Recap
49 L January 22, 2006 1–3 @ New York Rangers (2005–06) 25–19–5 Recap
50 W January 24, 2006 4–0 @ New York Islanders (2005–06) 26–19–5 Recap
51 L January 26, 2006 0–1 OT @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) 26–19–6 Recap
52 L January 27, 2006 0–4 @ Florida Panthers (2005–06) 26–20–6 Recap
February: 4–2–0 (home: 3–1–0; road: 1–1–0)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
53 W February 1, 2006 5–3 Ottawa Senators (2005–06) 27–20–6 Recap
54 W February 3, 2006 3–0 Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) 28–20–6 Recap
55 L February 4, 2006 2–4 @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) 28–21–6 Recap
56 W February 7, 2006 7–4 Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) 29–21–6 Recap
57 W February 9, 2006 3–2 OT @ Boston Bruins (2005–06) 30–21–6 Recap
58 L February 11, 2006 1–2 New York Islanders (2005–06) 30–22–6 Recap
March: 7–5–3 (home: 5–3–0; road: 2–2–3)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
59 W March 1, 2006 2–1 SO Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 31–22–6 Recap
60 L March 2, 2006 2–3 SO @ New York Islanders (2005–06) 31–22–7 Recap
61 W March 4, 2006 2–1 New York Rangers (2005–06) 32–22–7 Recap
62 L March 7, 2006 1–2 SO @ New York Islanders (2005–06) 32–22–8 Recap
63 W March 10, 2006 4–3 SO @ Washington Capitals (2005–06) 33–22–8 Recap
64 L March 11, 2006 3–6 @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 33–23–8 Recap
65 L March 14, 2006 1–6 New York Islanders (2005–06) 33–24–8 Recap
66 W March 16, 2006 2–1 Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 34–24–8 Recap
67 L March 19, 2006 0–4 Ottawa Senators (2005–06) 34–25–8 Recap
68 L March 21, 2006 1–2 @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 34–26–8 Recap
69 L March 23, 2006 5–6 OT @ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) 34–26–9 Recap
70 W March 24, 2006 4–2 Boston Bruins (2005–06) 35–26–9 Recap
71 L March 26, 2006 3–4 Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) 35–27–9 Recap
72 W March 28, 2006 3–2 SO @ Ottawa Senators (2005–06) 36–27–9 Recap
73 W March 30, 2006 3–1 Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) 37–27–9 Recap
April: 9–0–0 (home: 4–0–0; road: 5–0–0)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
74 W April 1, 2006 4–1 @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 38–27–9 Recap
75 W April 2, 2006 3–2 OT @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 39–27–9 Recap
76 W April 5, 2006 6–4 Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 40–27–9 Recap
77 W April 8, 2006 3–2 @ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) 41–27–9 Recap
78 W April 9, 2006 3–2 New York Rangers (2005–06) 42–27–9 Recap
79 W April 11, 2006 4–3 OT @ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) 43–27–9 Recap
80 W April 13, 2006 4–1 Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 44–27–9 Recap
81 W April 16, 2006 5–1 Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 45–27–9 Recap
82 W April 18, 2006 4–3 @ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) 46–27–9 Recap
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
Game Result Date Score Opponent Attendance Series Recap
1 W April 22, 2006 6–1 New York Rangers 19,040 Devils lead 1–0 Recap
2 W April 24, 2006 4–1 New York Rangers 19,040 Devils lead 2–0 Recap
3 W April 26, 2006 3–0 @ New York Rangers 18,200 Devils lead 3–0 Recap
4 W April 29, 2006 4–2 @ New York Rangers 18,200 Devils win 4–0 Recap
Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes – Hurricanes win 4–1
Game Result Date Score Opponent Attendance Series Recap
1 L May 6, 2006 0–6 @ Carolina Hurricanes 18,730 Hurricanes lead 1–0 Recap
2 L May 8, 2006 2–3 OT @ Carolina Hurricanes 18,730 Hurricanes lead 2–0 Recap
3 L May 10, 2006 2–3 Carolina Hurricanes 16,862 Hurricanes lead 3–0 Recap
4 W May 13, 2006 5–1 Carolina Hurricanes 17,585 Hurricanes lead 3–1 Recap
5 L May 14, 2006 1–4 @ Carolina Hurricanes 18,730 Hurricanes win 4–1 Recap
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.
No. Player Pos Regular season Playoffs
GP G A Pts +/- PIM GP G A Pts +/- PIM
14 Brian Gionta RW 82 48 41 89 18 46 9 3 4 7 −1 2
23 Scott Gomez C 82 33 51 84 8 42 9 5 4 9 −1 6
15 Jamie Langenbrunner RW 80 19 34 53 −1 74 9 3 10 13 5 16
28 Brian Rafalski D 82 6 43 49 0 36 9 1 8 9 3 2
26 Patrik Elias LW 38 16 29 45 11 20 9 6 10 16 5 4
18 Sergei Brylin LW 82 15 22 37 −4 46 9 2 0 2 5 2
7 Paul Martin D 80 5 32 37 1 32 9 0 3 3 6 4
11 John Madden C 82 16 20 36 −7 36 9 4 1 5 2 8
9 Zach Parise LW 81 14 18 32 −1 28 9 1 2 3 0 2
22 Viktor Kozlov C 69 12 13 25 0 16 3 0 0 0 −1 0
89 Alexander Mogilny RW 34 12 13 25 −7 6 — — — — — —
29 Grant Marshall RW 76 8 17 25 −18 70 7 0 1 1 0 8
20 Jay Pandolfo LW 82 10 10 20 2 16 9 1 4 5 1 0
5 Colin White D 73 3 14 17 −2 91 4 0 0 0 0 4
8 Sean Brown‡ D 35 1 11 12 −14 27 — — — — — —
24 Richard Matvichuk D 62 1 10 11 2 40 7 0 0 0 5 4
10 Erik Rasmussen C 67 5 5 10 −4 32 9 0 0 0 −1 8
2 Vladimir Malakhov‡ D 29 4 5 9 −9 26 — — — — — —
21 Brad Lukowich† D 18 1 7 8 3 8 9 0 0 0 0 4
6 Tommy Albelin† D 36 0 6 6 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 2
2[a] Dan McGillis D 27 0 6 6 −5 36 — — — — — —
2 David Hale D 38 0 4 4 5 21 8 0 2 2 −1 12
30 Martin Brodeur G 73 0 3 3 4 9 0 0 0 2
19 Tuomas Pihlman LW 11 1 1 2 −1 10 — — — — — —
27[b] Barry Tallackson RW 10 1 1 2 −2 2 — — — — — —
16 Alexander Suglobov‡ RW 1 1 0 1 −2 0 — — — — — —
16 Jason Wiemer† C 16 1 0 1 −1 38 8 0 0 0 0 16
17 Darren Langdon LW 14 0 1 1 −3 22 — — — — — —
40 Scott Clemmensen G 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
25 Cam Janssen RW 47 0 0 0 −3 91 9 0 0 0 0 26
8 Ken Klee† D 18 0 0 0 −3 14 6 1 0 1 −1 6
19 Krzysztof Oliwa LW 3 0 0 0 −2 0 — — — — — —
21 Pascal Rheaume‡ C 12 0 0 0 −6 4 — — — — — —
19 Jason Ryznar LW 8 0 0 0 −1 2 — — — — — —

Goaltending

No. Player Regular season Playoffs
GP W L OT SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI GP W L SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
30 Martin Brodeur 73 43 23 7 2105 187 2.57 .911 5 4365 9 5 4 261 20 2.25 .923 1 533
40 Scott Clemmensen 13 3 4 2 295 35 3.35 .881 0 627 1 0 0 3 0 0.00 1.000 0 7

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]

Milestones

Milestone Player Date Ref
First game Zach Parise October 5, 2005 [20]
Cam Janssen November 5, 2005
Barry Tallackson November 12, 2005
Jason Ryznar January 24, 2006

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.[21]

Trades

Date Details Ref
September 26, 2005 (2005-09-26) To Washington Capitals
To New Jersey Devils
[23]
November 25, 2005 (2005-11-25) To Phoenix Coyotes
To New Jersey Devils
[24]
March 8, 2006 (2006-03-08) To Toronto Maple Leafs
To New Jersey Devils
[25]
March 9, 2006 (2006-03-09) To New York Islanders
  • 3rd-round pick in 2006
 To New Jersey Devils
[26]
To Vancouver Canucks
To New Jersey Devils
  • 4th-round pick in 2006
 [26]
To Calgary Flames
  • Conditional 4th-round pick in 2006[d]
 To New Jersey Devils
[27]

Players acquired

Date Player Former team Term Via Ref
August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04) Vladimir Malakhov Philadelphia Flyers 2-year Free agency [28]
Dan McGillis Boston Bruins 2-year Free agency [28]
August 6, 2005 (2005-08-06) Bryan Miller Albany River Rats (AHL) Free agency [29]
August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12) David Clarkson Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Free agency [30]
Frank Doyle Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Free agency [30]
August 16, 2005 (2005-08-16) Alexander Mogilny Toronto Maple Leafs 2-year Free agency [31]
April 4, 2006 (2006-04-04) Andy Greene Miami University (CCHA) Free agency [32]

Players lost

Date Player New team Via[e] Ref
N/A Matus Kostur HK Riga 2000 (BHL) Free agency (UFA) [34]
June 3, 2005 (2005-06-03) Jiri Bicek Leksands IF (SHL) Free agency (UFA) [35]
June 17, 2005 (2005-06-17) Eric Johansson Mora IK (SHL) Free agency (UFA) [36]
August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04) Scott Niedermayer Anaheim Mighty Ducks Free agency (III) [37]
August 10, 2005 (2005-08-10) Jan Hrdina Columbus Blue Jackets Free agency (UFA) [38]
August 19, 2005 (2005-08-19) Brett Clouthier Ottawa Senators Free agency (UFA) [39]
September 6, 2005 (2005-09-06) Scott Stevens Retirement (III) [40]
September 14, 2005 (2005-09-14) Phil Cole Augusta Lynx (ECHL) Free agency (UFA) [41]
September 26, 2005 (2005-09-26) Rob Skrlac Retirement (VI) [42]
December 19, 2005 (2005-12-19) Vladimir Malakhov Retirement [43]
April 26, 2006 (2006-04-26) Teemu Kesa HC TPS (Liiga) Free agency [44]
May 15, 2006 (2006-05-15) Ari Ahonen Espoo Blues (Liiga) Free agency [45]
May 17, 2006 (2006-05-17) Ilkka Pikkarainen HIFK (Liiga) Free agency[f] [47]

Signings

Date Player Term Contract type Ref
August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04) Brian Rafalski 2-year Re-signing [28]
August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12) Sean Brown Re-signing [48]
Brian Gionta 1-year Re-signing [49]
Scott Gomez 1-year Re-signing [50]
Viktor Kozlov 1-year Re-signing [49]
Jamie Langenbrunner 1-year Re-signing [49]
Jason Ryznar Entry-level [30]
Barry Tallackson Entry-level [30]
August 17, 2005 (2005-08-17) Ari Ahonen Re-signing [51]
August 23, 2005 (2005-08-23) Patrik Elias 1-year Re-signing [52]
September 21, 2005 (2005-09-21) Jeff Friesen Re-signing [53]
Paul Martin Re-signing [54]
Colin White Re-signing [55]
September 24, 2005 (2005-09-24) Krisjanis Redlihs Re-signing [56]
September 28, 2005 (2005-09-28) Matt DeMarchi Re-signing [57]
September 29, 2005 (2005-09-29) David Hale Re-signing [58]
Ilkka Pikkarainen Re-signing [59]
October 3, 2005 (2005-10-03) Niclas Bergfors 3-year Entry-level [60]
December 20, 2005 (2005-12-20) Tommy Albelin Re-signing[g] [61]
January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27) Martin Brodeur 6-year Extension [62]
April 14, 2006 (2006-04-14) Travis Zajac Entry-level [63]
June 5, 2006 (2006-06-05) Patrick Davis Entry-level [64]
Mark Fraser Entry-level [64]
Sean Zimmerman Entry-level [64]

Draft picks

New Jersey's picks at the 2005 NHL entry draft at The Westin Ottawa in Ottawa, Ottawa.[65]

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.[22]
  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.[33]
  6. ^ New Jersey retained Pikkarainen's NHL rights and re-signed him on July 2, 2009.[46]
  7. ^ Albelin came out of retirement.

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