1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season
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The Maple Leafs entered the 1996-1997 NHL season with the hopes of making the postseason for the fifth consecutive year. Mike Murphy was hired prior to the season as the head coach replacing interim coach Nick Beverley. The team played mediocre for most of the season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1992. The 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season would be Cliff Fletcher’s final season as General Manager of the Maple Leafs. In one of his final moves, Fletcher traded Doug Gilmour to the New Jersey Devils.
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NHL Draft
| Round | # | Name | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 36 | Marek Posmyk Marek Posmyk Marek Posmyk is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for HC České Budějovice previously for HC Plzeň in the Czech Extraliga. He was drafted in the second round, 36th overall, of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
Dukla Jihlava | |
| 2 | 50 | Francis Larivee | Laval Titan | |
| 3 | 66 | Mike Lankshear Mike Lankshear Mike Lankshear is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Dundas Real McCoys in the MLH... |
Guelph Storm | |
| 3 | 68 | Konstantin Kalmikhov | Detroit Falcons | |
| 4 | 86 | Jason Sessa | Lake Superior State | |
| 4 | 103 | Vladimir Antipov Vladimir Antipov Vladimir Borisovich Antipov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League.... |
Yaroslavl Torpedo | |
| 5 | 110 | Peter Cava | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | |
| 5 | 111 | Brandon Sugden Brandon Sugden Brandon Sugden is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who plays for Vityaz Chekhov of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was selected by Toronto Maple Leafs in the 5th round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.... |
London Knights | |
| 8 | 204 | Tomas Kaberle Tomas Kaberle Tomáš Kaberle is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. He previously played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins.... |
Kladno | |
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | L | October 17, 1996 | 1–6 | @ St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
1–4–0 |
| 6 | L | October 19, 1996 | 0–2 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
1–5–0 |
| 7 | W | October 22, 1996 | 4–3 | San Jose Sharks San 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... (1996–97 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
2–5–0 |
| 8 | W | October 24, 1996 | 2–1 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–5–0 |
| 9 | W | October 26, 1996 | 5–2 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
4–5–0 |
| 10 | L | October 29, 1996 | 2–5 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirtieth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to make the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
4–6–0 |
| 11 | W | October 31, 1996 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
5–6–0 |
| 12 | W | November 2, 1996 | 6–2 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
6–6–0 |
| 13 | W | November 5, 1996 | 6–3 | St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
7–6–0 |
| 14 | L | November 7, 1996 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
7–7–0 |
| 15 | W | November 9, 1996 | 7–3 | 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 .... (1996–97 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season The 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 18th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 30–44–8 record, earning 68 points, in the 1995–96 season, failing to qualify for the post-season for the 4th straight season.... ) |
8–7–0 |
| 16 | L | November 10, 1996 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League .Though Eric Lindros missed 30 games in 1996–97, John LeClair still managed to score 50 goals for the second consecutive year... ) |
8–8–0 |
| 17 | L | November 13, 1996 | 2–3 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1996–97 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fourth season in franchise history. The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks qualified for the playoffs for the first time... ) |
8–9–0 |
| 18 | L | November 14, 1996 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirtieth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to make the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
8–10–0 |
| 19 | L | November 16, 1996 | 2–3 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
8–11–0 |
| 20 | W | November 19, 1996 | 4–3 | 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:... (1996–97 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season The 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 28th season in the National Hockey League. The Sabres allowed the fewest shorthanded goals and scored the most shorthanded goals in the league.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
9–11–0 |
| 21 | L | November 21, 1996 | 3–6 | @ 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:... (1996–97 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season The 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 28th season in the National Hockey League. The Sabres allowed the fewest shorthanded goals and scored the most shorthanded goals in the league.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
9–12–0 |
| 22 | L | November 23, 1996 | 3–4 | 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 ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
9–13–0 |
| 23 | W | November 26, 1996 | 3–2 | 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,... (1996–97 1996–97 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Canucks failed to qualify for the playoffs by 3 points, this is the first of 4 seasons that the Canucks failed to qualify.-Player stats:... ) |
10–13–0 |
| 24 | L | November 27, 1996 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
10–14–0 |
| 25 | L | November 30, 1996 | 2–5 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
10–15–0 |
| 26 | W | December 3, 1996 | 2–0 | St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
11–15–0 |
| 27 | L | December 6, 1996 | 5–6 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Rangers season The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season... ) |
11–16–0 |
| 28 | L | December 7, 1996 | 0–4 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Rangers season The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season... ) |
11–17–0 |
| 29 | W | December 9, 1996 | 3–1 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Player stats:*April 24, 1997: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche shut out Chicago by a score of 7-0. He earned his 89th postseason victory and became the goalie with the most postseason wins, surpassing the old record set by New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith.-External links:... ) |
12–17–0 |
| 30 | L | December 10, 1996 | 2–5 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season The 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils captured the Atlantic Division title and finished first in the Eastern Conference, but fell in the second round of the playoffs to their arch-rivals, the... ) |
12–18–0 |
| 31 | L | December 14, 1996 | 3–5 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
12–19–0 |
| 32 | L | December 15, 1996 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
12–20–0 |
| 33 | W | December 17, 1996 | 6–3 | @ San Jose Sharks San 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... (1996–97 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
13–20–0 |
| 34 | L | December 20, 1996 | 2–5 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
13–21–0 |
| 35 | W | December 21, 1996 | 6–2 | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1996–97 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season The 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
14–21–0 |
| 36 | L | December 23, 1996 | 5–6 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
14–22–0 |
| 37 | W | December 27, 1996 | 3–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
15–22–0 |
| 38 | W | December 28, 1996 | 5–4 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Player stats:*April 24, 1997: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche shut out Chicago by a score of 7-0. He earned his 89th postseason victory and became the goalie with the most postseason wins, surpassing the old record set by New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith.-External links:... ) |
16–22–0 |
| 39 | W | December 30, 1996 | 2–0 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
17–22–0 |
| 40 | L | January 3, 1997 | 3–4 | @ 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 .... (1996–97 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season The 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 18th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 30–44–8 record, earning 68 points, in the 1995–96 season, failing to qualify for the post-season for the 4th straight season.... ) |
17–23–0 |
| 41 | L | January 4, 1997 | 3–7 | @ 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,... (1996–97 1996–97 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Canucks failed to qualify for the playoffs by 3 points, this is the first of 4 seasons that the Canucks failed to qualify.-Player stats:... ) |
17–24–0 |
| 42 | L | January 7, 1997 | 3–4 OT | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Calgary Flames season The 1996–97 Calgary Flames season was the 17th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was another season of decline, as the Flames began the rebuilding process after remaining near the top of the league standings for nearly a decade... ) |
17–25–0 |
| 43 | L | January 11, 1997 | 2–3 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1996–97 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season The 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
17–26–0 |
| 44 | L | January 13, 1997 | 3–6 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Washington Capitals season The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-third season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
17–27–0 |
| 45 | L | January 15, 1997 | 2–3 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirtieth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to make the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
17–28–0 |
| 46 | L | January 20, 1997 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
17–29–0 |
| 47 | W | January 22, 1997 | 5–3 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Calgary Flames season The 1996–97 Calgary Flames season was the 17th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was another season of decline, as the Flames began the rebuilding process after remaining near the top of the league standings for nearly a decade... ) |
18–29–0 |
| 48 | W | January 24, 1997 | 2–1 OT | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Player stats:*April 24, 1997: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche shut out Chicago by a score of 7-0. He earned his 89th postseason victory and became the goalie with the most postseason wins, surpassing the old record set by New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith.-External links:... ) |
19–29–0 |
| 49 | L | January 25, 1997 | 1–5 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
19–30–0 |
| 50 | L | January 27, 1997 | 2–5 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1996–97 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season The 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
19–31–0 |
| 51 | L | January 29, 1997 | 0–4 | St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
19–32–0 |
| 52 | T | January 31, 1997 | 3–3 OT | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season The 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils captured the Atlantic Division title and finished first in the Eastern Conference, but fell in the second round of the playoffs to their arch-rivals, the... ) |
19–32–1 |
| 53 | L | February 1, 1997 | 1–2 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
19–33–1 |
| 54 | W | February 5, 1997 | 4–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1996–97 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fourth season in franchise history. The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks qualified for the playoffs for the first time... ) |
20–33–1 |
| 55 | W | February 8, 1997 | 4–2 | 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,... (1996–97 1996–97 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Canucks failed to qualify for the playoffs by 3 points, this is the first of 4 seasons that the Canucks failed to qualify.-Player stats:... ) |
21–33–1 |
| 56 | L | February 12, 1997 | 2–5 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1996–97 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fourth season in franchise history. The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks qualified for the playoffs for the first time... ) |
21–34–1 |
| 57 | T | February 13, 1997 | 4–4 OT | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirtieth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to make the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
21–34–2 |
| 58 | L | February 15, 1997 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Calgary Flames season The 1996–97 Calgary Flames season was the 17th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was another season of decline, as the Flames began the rebuilding process after remaining near the top of the league standings for nearly a decade... ) |
21–35–2 |
| 59 | W | February 18, 1997 | 6–5 | @ 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,... (1996–97 1996–97 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Canucks failed to qualify for the playoffs by 3 points, this is the first of 4 seasons that the Canucks failed to qualify.-Player stats:... ) |
22–35–2 |
| 60 | L | February 19, 1997 | 5–6 | @ 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 .... (1996–97 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season The 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 18th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 30–44–8 record, earning 68 points, in the 1995–96 season, failing to qualify for the post-season for the 4th straight season.... ) |
22–36–2 |
| 61 | W | February 22, 1997 | 5–1 | @ 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 ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
23–36–2 |
| 62 | L | February 26, 1997 | 1–3 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Washington Capitals season The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-third season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–37–2 |
| 63 | W | March 1, 1997 | 3–2 | San Jose Sharks San 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... (1996–97 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
24–37–2 |
| 64 | W | March 3, 1997 | 4–2 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–37–2 |
| 65 | T | March 5, 1997 | 4–4 OT | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
25–37–3 |
| 66 | T | March 8, 1997 | 1–1 OT | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
25–37–4 |
| 67 | T | March 10, 1997 | 3–3 OT | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
25–37–5 |
| 68 | L | March 12, 1997 | 2–3 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Player stats:*April 24, 1997: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche shut out Chicago by a score of 7-0. He earned his 89th postseason victory and became the goalie with the most postseason wins, surpassing the old record set by New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith.-External links:... ) |
25–38–5 |
| 69 | T | March 15, 1997 | 3–3 OT | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1996–97 1996–97 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers... ) |
25–38–6 |
| 70 | W | March 16, 1997 | 3–1 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals-External links:... ) |
26–38–6 |
| 71 | L | March 19, 1997 | 3–6 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League .Though Eric Lindros missed 30 games in 1996–97, John LeClair still managed to score 50 goals for the second consecutive year... ) |
26–39–6 |
| 72 | L | March 20, 1997 | 3–6 | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–40–6 |
| 73 | L | March 22, 1997 | 0–3 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
26–41–6 |
| 74 | W | March 26, 1997 | 2–1 | @ San Jose Sharks San 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... (1996–97 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
27–41–6 |
| 75 | T | March 27, 1997 | 1–1 OT | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
27–41–7 |
| 76 | W | March 29, 1997 | 3–2 | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1996–97 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season The 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
28–41–7 |
| 77 | W | April 2, 1997 | 3–1 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1996–97 1996–97 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers... ) |
29–41–7 |
| 78 | T | April 3, 1997 | 2–2 OT | @ 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
29–41–8 |
| 79 | L | April 5, 1997 | 2–4 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
29–42–8 |
| 80 | L | April 9, 1997 | 2–3 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
29–43–8 |
| 81 | L | April 10, 1997 | 1–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
29–44–8 |
| 82 | W | April 12, 1997 | 4–1 | 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... (1996–97 1996–97 Calgary Flames season The 1996–97 Calgary Flames season was the 17th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was another season of decline, as the Flames began the rebuilding process after remaining near the top of the league standings for nearly a decade... ) |
30–44–8 |
Forwards
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points| Player | GP | G | AST | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Sundin Mats Sundin Mats Johan Sundin is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player. Originally drafted first overall in 1989, Sundin played his first four seasons in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, where he played the majority of his career, serving 11... |
82 | 41 | 53 | 94 | 59 |
| Doug Gilmour Doug Gilmour Douglas Robert Gilmour is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is the current general manager of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League . During his National Hockey League career, Gilmour played for 7 NHL clubs: the St... |
61 | 15 | 45 | 60 | 46 |
| Wendel Clark Wendel Clark Wendel L. Clark is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is perhaps best known for being a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League , captaining the team from 1991 to 1994... |
65 | 30 | 19 | 49 | 75 |
| Sergei Berezin Sergei Berezin Sergei Yevgenyevich Berezin is a former NHL player from 1996–97 through 2002–03. Berezin, who played left wing in the NHL, was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the tenth round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
73 | 25 | 16 | 41 | 2 |
| Kirk Muller Kirk Muller Kirk Christopher Muller is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for 19 seasons from 1984–85 until 2002–03... |
66 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 85 |
| Todd Warriner Todd Warriner Todd Eaton Warriner is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. Over the course of his career, Warriner has played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Nashville Predators of the NHL... |
75 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 41 |
| Ralph Intranuovo Ralph Intranuovo Ralph Intranuovo is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the fourth round, 96th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scott Pearson Scott Pearson Scott Pearson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Scott Pearson played his junior hockey with the Kingston Canadians, Kingston Raiders and the Niagara Falls Thunder of the OHL from 1985–1989, playing in 216 games, and recording 228 points , while in 34 post-season... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kelly Chase Kelly Chase Kelly Wayne Chase is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current radio sportscaster.-Playing career:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Shayne Toporowski Shayne Toporowski Shayne Angelo Toporowski is a professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the second round, 42nd overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Brian Wiseman Brian Wiseman Brian Wiseman was a Canadian ice hockey forward and college assistant coach.As a novice player, Brian scored an astounding 413 goals in a single season. This broke a record held by Wayne Gretzky, and brought about national attention to the nine year-old Wiseman.Brian owns the only retired number... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Craighead John Craighead John Craighead is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. He played five games for the Toronto Maple Leafs during 1996–97 season.Some sources claim that he was born in Richmond, Virginia... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Mark Kolesar Mark Kolesar Mark Timothy Kolesar is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played two seasons in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Playing career:... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Defencemen
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points| Player | GP | G | AST | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Murphy | 69 | 7 | 32 | 39 | 20 |
| Dave Ellett | 56 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 34 |
| Dmitri Yushkevich Dmitri Yushkevich Dmitri Sergeyevich Yushkevich is a retired Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He ended his career in Kärpät of the SM-liiga.-Playing career:... |
74 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 56 |
| Rob Zettler Rob Zettler Rob Zettler is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons with the Minnesota North Stars, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals... |
48 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 51 |
| D. J. Smith D. J. Smith Denis "D. J." Smith is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 45 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche. He is currently an associate coach of the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League.-Career statistics:-External... |
8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Greg Smyth Greg Smyth Greg Smyth is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Quebec Nordiques, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks. He was known as an enforcer during his playing... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yannick Tremblay | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Ware Jeff Ware (ice hockey) Jeff Ware is a former National Hockey League defenceman who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Ware played his junior hockey for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League, where he won the league championship in 1997... |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Goaltending
Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against| Player | GP | MIN | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Potvin Felix Potvin Félix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.-QMJHL career:From 1988 through to 1991 Potvin played with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team... |
74 | 4271 | 27 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 3.15 |
| Marcel Cousineau Marcel Cousineau Marcel Cousineau is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 26 games in the National Hockey League. He was selected by Boston Bruins in third round of the NHL draft. As a rookie, he was named to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League All-Rookie Team... |
13 | 566 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3.29 |
| Don Beaupre Don Beaupre Donald William Beaupre is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Beaupre in his 17 seasons in the NHL played for four teams: the Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Playing career:Beaupre emerged as a goaltender in the OHA for... |
3 | 110 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.45 |
Transactions
The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1996-971996-97 NHL season
The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup winners were the Detroit Red Wings, who swept the Philadelphia Flyers in four games and won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years. The regular season saw a decline in scoring and rise in the...
season.
Trades
| October 10, 1996 | To 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... 5th round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... - Jiri Dopita Jirí Dopita Jiří Dopita is Czech professional ice hockey player who has played in the Czech Elite League most of his career. He briefly played in the National Hockey League. Dopita has primarily played centre throughout his career.-Playing career:... |
To 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... Darby Hendrickson Darby Hendrickson Darby Joseph Hendrickson is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He played in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche, and is currently an assistant coach with the Wild.-Playing career:He was drafted in... |
| January 31, 1997 | To 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... 3rd round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... - Alex Henry Alex Henry Alex Henry is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To 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... Craig Wolanin Craig Wolanin Craig W. Wolanin is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1985 until 1997–98.-Regular season and playoffs:-International:... |
| February 25, 1997 | To 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... Doug Gilmour Doug Gilmour Douglas Robert Gilmour is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is the current general manager of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League . During his National Hockey League career, Gilmour played for 7 NHL clubs: the St... Dave Ellett 3rd round pick in 1999 1999 NHL Entry Draft The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts. According to Sports Illustrated and other sports news agencies, at the time the 1999 draft was considered one of the deepest in talent in years, headed by Patrik Stefan and the Sedin twins. However, the... - Andres Lakos |
To 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... Jason Smith Alyn McCauley Alyn McCauley Alyn Daniel McCauley is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for ten years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, and the Los Angeles Kings... Steve Sullivan Steve Sullivan Steve Sullivan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators.... |
| March 18, 1997 | To 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... Larry Murphy |
To 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... Future Considerations |
| March 18, 1997 | To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Kirk Muller Kirk Muller Kirk Christopher Muller is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for 19 seasons from 1984–85 until 2002–03... |
To 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... Jason Podollan Jason Podollan Jason Podollan is a Canadian former ice hockey player.Podollan was drafted 31st overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers from the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs. He played in 41 games in the National Hockey League with the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los... |
| March 18, 1997 | To 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... 8th round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... - Jaroslav Svoboda Jaroslav Svoboda Jaroslav Svoboda is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the HC Znojemští Orli of the Czech Extraliga.... |
To 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... Kelly Chase Kelly Chase Kelly Wayne Chase is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current radio sportscaster.-Playing career:... |
| June 12, 1997 | To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Mike Lankshear Mike Lankshear Mike Lankshear is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Dundas Real McCoys in the MLH... |
To 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... Per Gustafsson Per Gustafsson Per Gustafsson is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman who played over 700 games for HV71 in the Swedish Elitserien. He is a three-times Swedish champion and a World Championship silver medalist... |
Waivers
| September 30, 1996 | From 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 .... Ralph Intranuovo Ralph Intranuovo Ralph Intranuovo is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the fourth round, 96th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft... |
| October 25, 1996 | To 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 .... Ralph Intranuovo Ralph Intranuovo Ralph Intranuovo is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the fourth round, 96th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft... |
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Playoffs
- The Maple Leafs failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1991-92 season.
Roster
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Farm Teams
The Maple Leafs farm team was the St. John's Maple LeafsSt. John's Maple Leafs
The St. John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada at Memorial Stadium from 1991–2001, and at Mile One Stadium from 2001–2005.-History:...
, based in St. John's, Newfoundland.