1992 NHL Expansion Draft
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The 1992 NHL Expansion Draft was held on June 18, 1992. The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two expansion teams for the 1992–93 season, the Ottawa Senators
and the Tampa Bay Lightning
.
were the only team exempt of protection restrictions as they were an expansion team the previous season). Beyond that, every team had to make available at least one goaltender who had played at least one game in the 1991–92 NHL season. This clause (known to the league teams far in advance) led to several trades so that teams could fulfill the requirement without exposing their two lead goaltenders. It also led to anomalies such as Ray LeBlanc
(the star of the 1992 United States Olympic team
) being put into the only NHL game of his career so that the Chicago Blackhawks
could expose him, and therefore would not have to expose Ed Belfour
, Dominik Hasek
or Jimmy Waite
.
There were 42 players selected in the draft, two from each participating franchise. The Lightning and Senators were each to pick two goaltenders, seven defensemen and twelve forwards.
Tampa Bay:
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
.
Rules
21 of the 22 franchises in the league at the time of the draft were allowed to protect two goaltenders and fourteen position players (the San Jose SharksSan Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
were the only team exempt of protection restrictions as they were an expansion team the previous season). Beyond that, every team had to make available at least one goaltender who had played at least one game in the 1991–92 NHL season. This clause (known to the league teams far in advance) led to several trades so that teams could fulfill the requirement without exposing their two lead goaltenders. It also led to anomalies such as Ray LeBlanc
Ray LeBlanc
Raymond J. LeBlanc is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is best known as the goaltender for the United States team at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France...
(the star of the 1992 United States Olympic team
Ice hockey at the 1992 Winter Olympics
Ice hockey at the 1992 Winter Olympics was held at the Méribel Ice Palace in Méribel, a ski resort about 45 km from host city Albertville. The competition, held from 8 to 23 February, was won by the Unified Team.-Final rankings:# # # # # # #...
) being put into the only NHL game of his career so that the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
could expose him, and therefore would not have to expose Ed Belfour
Ed Belfour
Edward John Belfour is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.Belfour was born in Carman, Manitoba and grew up playing hockey. He played junior hockey for the Winkler Flyers before going to the University of North Dakota where he helped the school win the NCAA championship in the...
, Dominik Hasek
Dominik Hašek
Dominik Hašek is a Czech ice hockey goaltender who is currently with HC Spartak Moscow of the KHL.In his 16-season National Hockey League career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the...
or Jimmy Waite
Jimmy Waite
James Dean Waite is a retired goaltender.-Career:Waite was one of the highest-rated goalies in the late 1980s and many scouts believed he had the potential to become a star...
.
There were 42 players selected in the draft, two from each participating franchise. The Lightning and Senators were each to pick two goaltenders, seven defensemen and twelve forwards.
Draft results
| # | Player | Drafted from | Drafted by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Sidorkiewicz Peter Sidorkiewicz Peter Paul Sidorkiewicz is a former Canadian professional goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers, the Ottawa Senators and the New Jersey Devils.... (G) |
Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| 2. | Wendell Young Wendell Young Wendell Edward Young is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the general manager of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... (G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... ) |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
| 3. | Mark Laforest Mark Laforest Mark Andrew "Trees" LaForest is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. LaForest played for four NHL teams in his career before he retired with the Ottawa Senators. For a short time early in the 2000s LaForest help coach minor hockey in Wainfleet, Ontario... (G) |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 4. | Frederic Chabot Frederic Chabot Frédéric Chabot is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played parts of five seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings.-Playing career:... (G) |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 5. | Brad Shaw Brad Shaw Bradley William Shaw is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. Shaw is currently an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues.-Career:... (D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... ) |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 6. | Joe Reekie Joe Reekie Joseph James Reekie is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.A stay-at-home defenceman renowned for his defensive skills, Reekie was originally drafted in 1983 by the Hartford Whalers; however, he never signed with the team and re-entered the NHL draft two years later where he was drafted this time... (D) |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 7. | Shawn Chambers Shawn Chambers Shawn Randall Chambers is a retired American ice hockey player.A defenceman, Chambers played college hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks from 1985-1987... (D) |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 8. | Darren Rumble (D) | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 9. | Peter Taglianetti Peter Taglianetti Peter A. Taglianetti is a former NHL defenseman and former college hockey coach at Washington & Jefferson College. He is the father of Pittsburgh Panthers football player Andrew Taglianetti and is also a former Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster.-Awards and achievements:*1991 Stanley Cup ... (D) |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 10. | Dominic Lavoie Dominic Lavoie Joseph Gilles Dominic "The Hammer" Lavoie is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Lavoie played 38 games in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings... (D) |
St. Louis Blues | Ottawa Senators |
| 11. | Brad Miller Brad Miller (ice hockey) Brad Miller is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, and Calgary Flames.-Playing career:... (D) |
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 12. | Bob McGill Bob McGill Robert Paul McGill is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.McGill started his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1982. He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks, San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and Hartford Whalers... (D) |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 13. | Ken Hammond Ken Hammond (ice hockey) Ken Paul Hammond is a Canadian retired ice hockey professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Ken captained his RPI team to a Division I NCAA men's hockey championship in 1985. He was a First Team All-American and First Team All-NCAA Tournament team selection with Adam Oates, Daren Puppa and... (D) |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 14. | Jeff Bloemberg Jeff Bloemberg Jeff Bloemberg is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played four seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers from 1988–89 to 1991–92.... (D) |
New York Rangers | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 15. | Doug Crossman Doug Crossman Doug A. Crossman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... (D) |
Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 16. | Kent Paynter Kent Paynter Kent Douglas Paynter is a Canadian former ice hockey player. Paynter played in the National Hockey League from 1985 to 1998.-Playing career:... (D) |
Winnipeg Jets | Ottawa Senators |
| 17. | Rob Ramage Rob Ramage George Robert Ramage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota North Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers... (D) |
Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 18. | John Van Kessel John Van Kessel John Van Kessel is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. Van Kessel played ten professional seasons, in the American Hockey League , East Coast Hockey League and International Hockey League in North America, and in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga and Austrian Hockey League in... (D) |
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 19. | Michel Mongeau Michel Mongeau Michel Mongeau was a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played 54 games in the National Hockey League: 50 with the St. Louis Blues and four with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He died May 22, 2010.-External links:... (C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... ) |
St. Louis Blues | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 20. | Sylvain Turgeon Sylvain Turgeon Sylvain Turgeon is a retired NHL player and the older brother of retired NHL player Pierre Turgeon.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft as the second pick overall... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Montreal Canadiens | Ottawa Senators |
| 21. | Mike Peluso Mike David Peluso Michael David Peluso, is an American former professional ice hockey player. Peluso was known primarily as an enforcer throughout his National Hockey League career. Peluso played in the NHL from 1990 until 1998... (F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... ) |
Chicago Blackhawks | Ottawa Senators |
| 22. | Anatoli Semenov Anatoli Semenov Anatoli Anatolievich Semenov is a retired professional ice hockey centre who was a star in the Soviet Union during the 1980s and later spent parts of 8 seasons in the National Hockey League.-Soviet Union:... (C) |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 23. | Rob Murphy Rob Murphy (ice hockey) Robert Murphy is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Murphy played parts of seven seasons in the National Hockey League between 1987 and 1994.-Playing career:... (C) |
Vancouver Canucks | Ottawa Senators |
| 24. | Mike Hartman Mike Hartman Michael J. Hartman is a retired professional ice hockey player. Hartman was drafted in the seventh round, 131st overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.... (LW) |
Winnipeg Jets | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 25. | Mark Lamb Mark Lamb Mark W. Lamb is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach of the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League .-Playing career:... (C) |
Edmonton Oilers | Ottawa Senators |
| 26. | Basil McRae Basil McRae Basil McRae played his major junior hockey with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey Association .In the 1980 NHL entry draft, the Quebec Nordiques drafted McRae in the 3rd round, 87th overall... (LW) |
Minnesota North Stars | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 27. | Laurie Boschman Laurie Boschman Laurie Joseph Boschman is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the NHL for 14 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators, a team in which he was captain of in his final NHL season.He currently lives in... (F) |
New Jersey Devils | Ottawa Senators |
| 28. | Rob DiMaio Rob DiMaio Robert DiMaio is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 894 National Hockey League games with the New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Dallas Stars. He is currently a scout with the St... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
New York Islanders | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 29. | Jim Thomson (RW) | Los Angeles Kings | Ottawa Senators |
| 30. | Steve Maltais Steve Maltais Steve Maltais is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.He was originally selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.... (W Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Quebec Nordiques | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 31. | Lonnie Loach Lonnie Loach Lonnie Loach is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Loach spent the majority of his career in the IHL but also played briefly in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... (LW) |
Detroit Red Wings | Ottawa Senators |
| 32. | Dan Vincelette Dan Vincelette Daniel Vincelette is a retired a Canadian ice hockey forward.Vincelette started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1986. He would also play for the Quebec Nordiques. He left the NHL after the 1992 season.- External links :... (LW) |
Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 33. | Mark Freer Mark Freer Mark Paul Freer is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He played 122 NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, and Calgary Flames.-Career statistics:-External links:... (C) |
Philadelphia Flyers | Ottawa Senators |
| 34. | Tim Bergland Tim Bergland Timothy Daniel Bergland is a retired American ice hockey player.Selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, he did not make it onto the Capitals' roster until the 1989–90 season when his defensive play helped guide the Capitals to their first-ever semifinals appearance.Left... (RW) |
Washington Capitals | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 35. | Chris Lindberg Chris Lindberg Christopher Lawrence Lindberg is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Lindberg was a member of the Canadian 1992 Winter Olympics ice hockey team, winning a silver medal. He would also play professionally in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames and the Quebec Nordiques... (LW) |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 36. | Brian Bradley Brian Bradley Brian Richard Walter Bradley is a former professional ice hockey player. Bradley played for a number of different hockey teams in many different leagues. He played for the London Knights in the early 1980s before being selected 51st overall, in the 3rd round, by the Calgary Flames at the 1983 NHL... (C) |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 37. | Jeff Lazaro Jeff Lazaro Jeffrey Adam Lazaro is an American former professional ice hockey player. Lazaro played 102 games in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators, with 14 goals, 23 assists and 114 penalty minutes... (RW) |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
Ottawa Senators |
| 38. | Keith Osborne Keith Osborne Keith J. Osborne is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. He played just five games with the Blues, during the 1989–90 season... (RW) |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 39. | Darcy Loewen Darcy Loewen Darcy Loewen is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Loewen played 135 games in the National Hockey League: twelve with the Buffalo Sabres and 123 with the Ottawa Senators, including 79 in the Senators' inaugural season of 1992–93. He scored just four goals and added just eight... (LW) |
Buffalo Sabres | Ottawa Senators |
| 40. | Shayne Stevenson (C) | Boston Bruins | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 41. | Blair Atcheynum Blair Atcheynum Blair Atcheynum is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. Atcheynum is of Cree First Nation descent.-Playing career:... (RW) |
Hartford Whalers | Ottawa Senators |
| 42. | Tim Hunter (F) | Calgary Flames | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Post-draft
Among players selected in the 1992 NHL Expansion Draft and then moved before the start of the 1992–93 season were the following:Tampa Bay:
- Frederic Chabot (traded to Montreal for Jean-Claude BergeronJean-Claude BergeronJean-Claude "J. C." Bergeron is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Bergeron was drafted 104th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens and started his National Hockey League career with the Canadiens in 1990. He would also play for the Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay...
on June 18, 1992) - Tim Hunter (traded to Quebec for future considerations on June 19, 1992)
- Jeff Bloemberg (traded to Edmonton for future considerations on September 25, 1992)
See also
- 1992 NHL Entry Draft1992 NHL Entry DraftThe 1992 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 20 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. A total of 264 players were drafted.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:...
- 1992 NHL Supplemental Draft1992 NHL Supplemental Draft-Round 1:-See also:*1992 NHL Entry Draft*1992 NHL Expansion Draft*1992–93 NHL season*List of NHL players-References:*...
- 1992–93 NHL season