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2001–02 New Jersey Devils season

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New Jersey Devils
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The 2001–02 season for the New Jersey Devils represented the team's 28th campaign in the NHL and their 20th since moving from Colorado in 1982. Concluding the regular season with a 41–28–9–4 record, the Devils secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and ranked third within the Atlantic Division. After 51 games, head coach Larry Robinson was succeeded by Kevin Constantine. The squad qualified for the playoffs for the sixth year running but was ousted in the opening round by the Carolina Hurricanes, who went on to become Eastern Conference champions, losing the series in six contests.

Regular season

Throughout the season, New Jersey recorded the lowest number of power-play chances in the league, totaling only 261. They also tied for last place in short-handed goals scored, managing just two. On the other hand, the team demonstrated exceptional discipline by conceding an NHL-low 265 power-play opportunities to opponents.

(E6) New Jersey Devils vs. (E3) Carolina Hurricanes

The playoff series started in Raleigh with Carolina capturing the first two games, including a 2–1 overtime win in Game 2. Moving to their home rink at the Meadowlands, New Jersey rebounded by winning Games 3 (4–0) and 4 (3–1). The action returned to Raleigh for Game 5, where Carolina edged out a 3–2 overtime victory. The decisive Game 6 back at Meadowlands concluded with Carolina clinching the series 4–2 after a tight 1–0 win.

Regular season

|- |1||October 6, 2001||1–6 || align="left"| @ Washington Capitals ||0–1–0–0 || |- |2||October 11, 2001||4–6 || align="left"| New York Islanders ||0–2–0–0 || |- |3||October 13, 2001||1–3 || align="left"| @ Montreal Canadiens ||0–3–0–0 || |- |4||October 17, 2001||3–4 OT|| align="left"| @ New York Rangers ||0–3–0–1 || |- |5||October 18, 2001||6–1 || align="left"| San Jose Sharks ||1–3–0–1 || |- |6||October 20, 2001||3–2 || align="left"| Ottawa Senators ||2–3–0–1 || |- |7||October 23, 2001||2–1 || align="left"| @ Ottawa Senators ||3–3–0–1 || |- |8||October 27, 2001||3–1 || align="left"| Buffalo Sabres ||4–3–0–1 || |- |9||October 30, 2001||4–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Boston Bruins ||5–3–0–1 ||


|- |10||November 1, 2001||5–2 || align="left"| Phoenix Coyotes ||6–3–0–1 || |- |11||November 3, 2001||1–2 || align="left"| Boston Bruins ||6–4–0–1 || |- |12||November 7, 2001||3–2 || align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers ||7–4–0–1 || |- |13||November 9, 2001||3–2 OT|| align="left"| Toronto Maple Leafs ||8–4–0–1 || |- |14||November 10, 2001||1–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Toronto Maple Leafs ||8–4–1–1 || |- |15||November 13, 2001||1–5 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins ||8–5–1–1 || |- |16||November 15, 2001||4–5 OT|| align="left"| @ Boston Bruins ||8–5–1–2 || |- |17||November 17, 2001||1–3 || align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers ||8–6–1–2 || |- |18||November 18, 2001||0–2 || align="left"| Colorado Avalanche ||8–7–1–2 || |- |19||November 20, 2001||3–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers ||8–7–2–2 || |- |20||November 23, 2001||0-2 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning ||8-8-...

Legend:


Playoff Series

1 April 17, 2002 1–2 at Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes lead series 1–0
2 April 19, 2002 1–2 OT at Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes lead series 2–0
3 April 21, 2002 4–0 Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes lead series 2–1
4 April 23, 2002 3–1 Carolina Hurricanes Series tied 2–2
5 April 24, 2002 2–3 OT at Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes lead series 3–2
6 April 27, 2002 0–1 Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes win series 4–2

Key:


Offensive Statistics

  • Position codes: C = Center; D = Defenseman; G = Goaltender; LW = Left Wing; RW = Right Wing
  • † = Acquired by the team during the season. Stats only include time with the Devils.
  • Template:Double-dagger = Departed the team during the season. Stats only include time with the Devils.
No. Player Pos Regular Season Playoffs
GP G A Pts +/- PIM GP G A Pts +/- PIM
26 Patrik Eliáš LW 75 29 32 61 4 36 6 2 4 6 −1 6
16 Bobby Holík C 81 25 29 54 7 97 6 4 1 5 4 2
17 Petr Sýkora RW 73 21 27 48 12 44 4 0 1 1 1 0
23 Scott Gomez C 76 10 38 48 −4 36
28 Brian Rafalski D 76 7 40 47 15 18 6 3 2 5 −2 4
18 Sergei Brylin LW 76 16 28 44 21 10 6 0 2 2 3 2
25 Jason ArnottTemplate:Double-dagger C 63 22 19 41 3 59
27 Scott Niedermayer D 76 11 22 33 12 30 6 0 2 2 −1 6
11 John Madden C 82 15 8 23 6 25 6 0 0 0 −1 0
4 Scott Stevens D 82 1 16 17 15 44 6 0 0 0 5 4

Goaltender Statistics

  • † = Joined team during the season. Stats reflect only tenure with Devils.
No. Player Regular Season Playoffs
GP W L T SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI GP W L SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
30 align="left"|Martin Brodeur 73 38 26 9 1655 156 2.15 .906 4 4347 6 2 4 145 9 1.42 .938 1 381
34 align="left"|John Vanbiesbrouck† 5 2 3 0 117 10 2.00 .915 0 300
1 align="left"|Jean-François Damphousse 6 1 3 0 115 12 2.45 .896 0 294
40 align="left"|Scott Clemmensen 2 0 0 0 5 1 3.00 .800 0 20

Awards

Category Award or Honor Recipient
League
(during the season) 		Selection to the NHL All-Star Game Patrik Elias
Brian Rafalski[lower-alpha 1]
NHL Player of the Week Patrik Elias (October 22)
Martin Brodeur (April 1)
Hugh Delano Unsung HeroMost Valuable DevilThree-Star Award

Devils' Players' Player

Jim McKenzie

Sergei Brylin

Martin Brodeur

Patrik Elias

Milestones

Achievement Player Date
Debut game Josef Boumedienne October 6, 2001
Scott Clemmensen
Andreas Salomonsson
Jean-Francois Damphousse November 23, 2001
Brian Gionta December 30, 2001
Christian Berglund January 9, 2002

Transactions

Between June 10, 2001, immediately after the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals, and June 13, 2002, concluding with the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals, the Devils undertook several roster moves aimed at strengthening their lineup.

Trades

Date Trade Details
June 23, 2001 (2001-06-23) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Florida Panthers season
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Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season
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Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Phoenix Coyotes season
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June 24, 2001 (2001-06-24) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season
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August 22, 2001 (2001-08-22) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Washington Capitals season
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November 9, 2001 (2001-11-09) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season
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January 16, 2002 (2002-01-16) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Dallas Stars season
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March 4, 2002 (2002-03-04) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season
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March 19, 2002 (2002-03-19) Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to Dallas Stars
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Acquired by New Jersey Devils
Template:Blist 		Sent to 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season
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Players acquired

Date Player Previous team Duration Acquisition method
July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05) Tommy Albelin Calgary Flames Signed as free agent
August 7, 2001 (2001-08-07) Ted Drury Columbus Blue Jackets Signed as free agent
October 21, 2001 (2001-10-21) Bruce Gardiner Columbus Blue Jackets Signed as free agent
Steve Guolla Atlanta Thrashers Signed as free agent
October 25, 2001 (2001-10-25) Joel Bouchard Phoenix Coyotes Signed as free agent

Players lost

Date Player Destination team Departure method
June 10, 2001 (2001-06-10) John Vanbiesbrouck Official retirement (III)
July 1, 2001 (2001-07-01) Bryan Duce Contract ended (UFA)
July 2, 2001 (2001-07-02) Sean O'Donnell Boston Bruins Free agency (V)
July 3, 2001 (2001-07-03) Alexander Mogilny Toronto Maple Leafs Free agency (III)
July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05) Ken Sutton New York Islanders Free agency (III)
July 16, 2001 (2001-07-16) Bob Corkum Atlanta Thrashers Free agency (III)
July 27, 2001 (2001-07-27) Doug Stienstra Bracknell Bees (Ice Hockey Superleague) Free agency (UFA)
October 29, 2001 (2001-10-29) Ed Ward Timrå IK (Swedish Hockey League) Free agency (III)
January 12, 2002 (2002-01-12) Pierre Dagenais Florida Panthers Claimed off waivers
May 22, 2002 (2002-05-22) John Vanbiesbrouck Retirement

Signings

Date Player Contract length Type of contract Reference
July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05) Andreas Salomonsson Entry-level contract

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August 8, 2001 (2001-08-08) Bobby Holík 1-year Arbitration award

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August 16, 2001 (2001-08-16) Petr Sýkora#Petr Sykora 2-year Arbitration award

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September 12, 2001 (2001-09-12) Ken Daneyko 1-year Extension

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September 17, 2001 (2001-09-17) Turner Stevenson Re-signing

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October 2, 2001 (2001-10-02) Martin Brodeur 5-year Extension

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Draft picks

The New Jersey Devils' selections during the 2001 NHL entry draft, which took place at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.

Round Overall Pick Player Nationality Position Previous Team (League) Remarks
1 28 Adrian Foster File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Center Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
2 44 Igor Pohanka Template:Flagcountry Center Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) This pick was obtained from the Florida Panthers through transactions involving the Arizona Coyotes and St. Louis Blues as part of a multi-team deal.
2 48 Tuomas Pihlman Template:Flagcountry Left Wing JYP (SM-liiga)
2 60 Victor Uchevatov File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia Defenseman Torpedo-2 Yaroslavl (Russian Superleague) Acquired from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for third-round selections; the original second-round pick was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Vladimir Malakhov.
3 67 Robin Leblanc File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Right Wing Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
3 72 Brandon Nolan File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Center Oshawa Generals (OHL) Obtained via trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets; Nolan did not sign with the Devils and was subsequently selected again by the Vancouver Canucks.
4 128 Andrei Posnov File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia Forward Krylya Sovetov Moscow (Russian Superleague)
5 163 Andreas Salomonsson Template:Flagcountry Left Wing Djurgardens IF (Elitserien)
6 194 "James Massen" "File:Flag of the United States.svg United States" "Forward" "Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)"
"7" "0" "No seventh-round pick" "" "" "This selection was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Ed Ward."
"8" "229" "Aaron Voros" "File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada" "Right Wing" "Victoria Salsa (BCHL)" "Acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning, originally belonging to Minnesota, in return for a 2000 ninth-round draft choice."
"8" "257" "Evgeny Gamalei" "File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia" "Unknown" "Voskresensk Khimik (Russian Superleague)"
"9" "287" "No ninth-round pick" "" "" "This pick was traded to the New York Islanders along with Chris Terreri in exchange for John Vanbiesbrouck."

See also

References


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