2001–02 Florida Panthers season National Hockey League team season
The 2001–02 Florida Panthers season was their ninth season in the National Hockey League . The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
Offseason
Prior to the beginning of the regular season it was announced that Pavel Bure and Paul Laus would alternate the captaincy every five games.[ 1] This was discontinued when Mike Keenan was named the team’s new head coach in early December.[ 2]
Regular season
On December 3, it was announced that Mike Keenan would replace Duane Sutter as head coach and Bill Torrey would step down as general manager.[ 3] Assistant general manager Chuck Fletcher was named interim general manager.[ 3]
Final standings
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast
Z – Clinched Conference ; Y – Clinched Division ; X – Clinched Playoff spot
Schedule and results
2001–02 regular season[ 5]
October: 3–7–2–1 (home: 1–3–0–1; road: 2–4–2–0)
Game
Result
Date
Score
Opponent
Record
Recap
1
L
October 4, 2001
2–5
@ Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02 )
0–1–0–0
Recap
2
L
October 6, 2001
0–3
New York Islanders (2001–02 )
0–2–0–0
Recap
3
W
October 7, 2001
5–0
@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02 )
1–2–0–0
Recap
4
L
October 10, 2001
0–2
Ottawa Senators (2001–02 )
1–3–0–0
Recap
5
L
October 13, 2001
2–5
Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02 )
1–4–0–0
Recap
6
T
October 16, 2001
2–2 OT
@ Vancouver Canucks (2001–02 )
1–4–1–0
Recap
7
L
October 18, 2001
1–3
@ Calgary Flames (2001–02 )
1–5–1–0
Recap
8
L
October 20, 2001
2–6
@ Edmonton Oilers (2001–02 )
1–6–1–0
Recap
9
OTL
October 24, 2001
3–4 OT
Washington Capitals (2001–02 )
1–6–1–1
Recap
10
W
October 26, 2001
3–2
Los Angeles Kings (2001–02 )
2–6–1–1
Recap
11
T
October 28, 2001
2–2 OT
@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02 )
2–6–2–1
Recap
12
L
October 30, 2001
2–3
@ New York Islanders (2001–02 )
2–7–2–1
Recap
13
W
October 31, 2001
3–1
@ New York Rangers (2001–02 )
3–7–2–1
Recap
November: 3–7–0–2 (home: 2–4–0–1; road: 1–3–0–1)
Game
Result
Date
Score
Opponent
Record
Recap
14
L
November 3, 2001
3–5
New York Rangers (2001–02 )
3–8–2–1
Recap
15
W
November 7, 2001
2–0
Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02 )
4–8–2–1
Recap
16
OTL
November 10, 2001
2–3 OT
Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02 )
4–8–2–2
Recap
17
L
November 12, 2001
3–5
Buffalo Sabres (2001–02 )
4–9–2–2
Recap
18
L
November 14, 2001
2–3
Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02 )
4–10–2–2
Recap
19
W
November 16, 2001
2–0
@ Buffalo Sabres (2001–02 )
5–10–2–2
Recap
20
OTL
November 17, 2001
0–1 OT
@ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02 )
5–10–2–3
Recap
21
L
November 19, 2001
1–5
@ Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02 )
5–11–2–3
Recap
22
W
November 21, 2001
6–0
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02 )
6–11–2–3
Recap
23
L
November 24, 2001
1–5
New Jersey Devils (2001–02 )
6–12–2–3
Recap
24
L
November 27, 2001
1–4
@ Colorado Avalanche (2001–02 )
6–13–2–3
Recap
25
L
November 29, 2001
0–6
@ Minnesota Wild (2001–02 )
6–14–2–3
Recap
December: 6–6–1–0 (home: 4–4–0–0; road: 2–2–1–0)
Game
Result
Date
Score
Opponent
Record
Recap
26
L
December 1, 2001
2–5
Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02 )
6–15–2–3
Recap
27
W
December 5, 2001
2–0
Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02 )
7–15–2–3
Recap
28
L
December 8, 2001
2–3
Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02 )
7–16–2–3
Recap
29
L
December 12, 2001
1–4
@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02 )
7–17–2–3
Recap
30
W
December 14, 2001
3–2
@ New Jersey Devils (2001–02 )
8–17–2–3
Recap
31
W
December 15, 2001
3–1
@ New York Islanders (2001–02 )
9–17–2–3
Recap
32
L
December 17, 2001
2–4
@ New York Rangers (2001–02 )
9–18–2–3
Recap
33
W
December 19, 2001
5–2
Washington Capitals (2001–02 )
10–18–2–3
Recap
34
L
December 22, 2001
0–2
St. Louis Blues (2001–02 )
10–19–2–3
Recap
35
T
December 26, 2001
3–3 OT
@ Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02 )
10–19–3–3
Recap
36
L
December 28, 2001
1–7
Boston Bruins (2001–02 )
10–20–3–3
Recap
37
W
December 29, 2001
4–2
Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02 )
11–20–3–3
Recap
38
W
December 31, 2001
4–3
Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02 )
12–20–3–3
Recap
January: 4–10–1–0 (home: 1–7–0–0; road: 3–3–1–0)
Game
Result
Date
Score
Opponent
Record
Recap
39
L
January 2, 2002
1–3
@ Los Angeles Kings (2001–02 )
12–21–3–3
Recap
40
W
January 4, 2002
2–1
@ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02 )
13–21–3–3
Recap
41
L
January 5, 2002
0–6
@ San Jose Sharks (2001–02 )
13–22–3–3
Recap
42
W
January 7, 2002
2–1
@ Washington Capitals (2001–02 )
14–22–3–3
Recap
43
L
January 9, 2002
2–3
Dallas Stars (2001–02 )
14–23–3–3
Recap
44
L
January 11, 2002
2–4
Ottawa Senators (2001–02 )
14–24–3–3
Recap
45
L
January 12, 2002
0–1
Washington Capitals (2001–02 )
14–25–3–3
Recap
46
L
January 16, 2002
0–3
Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02 )
14–26–3–3
Recap
47
W
January 18, 2002
3–2
@ Dallas Stars (2001–02 )
15–26–3–3
Recap
48
L
January 19, 2002
1–6
Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02 )
15–27–3–3
Recap
49
W
January 21, 2002
7–5
Montreal Canadiens (2001–02 )
16–27–3–3
Recap
50
L
January 23, 2002
1–3
New Jersey Devils (2001–02 )
16–28–3–3
Recap
51
T
January 25, 2002
1–1 OT
@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02 )
16–28–4–3
Recap
52
L
January 26, 2002
2–4
@ Boston Bruins (2001–02 )
16–29–4–3
Recap
53
L
January 30, 2002
1–3
Phoenix Coyotes (2001–02 )
16–30–4–3
Recap
February: 1–5–1–1 (home: 0–1–1–1; road: 1–4–0–0)
March: 4–7–2–1 (home: 2–3–2–0; road: 2–4–0–1)
Game
Result
Date
Score
Opponent
Record
Recap
62
L
March 2, 2002
2–3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02 )
17–36–5–4
Recap
63
OTL
March 5, 2002
5–6 OT
@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02 )
17–36–5–5
Recap
64
W
March 8, 2002
5–4
Edmonton Oilers (2001–02 )
18–36–5–5
Recap
65
T
March 9, 2002
2–2 OT
Nashville Predators (2001–02 )
18–36–6–5
Recap
66
T
March 13, 2002
3–3 OT
Calgary Flames (2001–02 )
18–36–7–5
Recap
67
W
March 15, 2002
5–2
Buffalo Sabres (2001–02 )
19–36–7–5
Recap
68
L
March 17, 2002
0–2
@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02 )
19–37–7–5
Recap
69
L
March 20, 2002
1–4
Montreal Canadiens (2001–02 )
19–38–7–5
Recap
70
L
March 21, 2002
2–3
@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02 )
19–39–7–5
Recap
71
L
March 23, 2002
1–3
Boston Bruins (2001–02 )
19–40–7–5
Recap
72
L
March 25, 2002
1–3
@ New Jersey Devils (2001–02 )
19–41–7–5
Recap
73
W
March 26, 2002
2–1
@ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02 )
20–41–7–5
Recap
74
W
March 28, 2002
4–3
@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02 )
21–41–7–5
Recap
75
L
March 30, 2002
2–4
New York Rangers (2001–02 )
21–42–7–5
Recap
April: 1–2–3–1 (home: 1–1–0–1; road: 0–1–3–0)
Legend :
Win (2 points)
Loss (0 points)
Tie (1 point)
Overtime loss (1 point)
Player statistics
Scoring
Position abbreviations: C = Center ; D = Defense ; G = Goaltender ; LW = Left wing ; RW = Right wing
† = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Panthers only.
‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Panthers only.
Goaltending
Awards and records
Awards
Milestones
Transactions
The Panthers were involved in the following transactions from June 10, 2001, the day after the deciding game of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals , through June 13, 2002, the day of the deciding game of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals .[ 14]
Trades
Players acquired
Players lost
Signings
Draft picks
Florida's draft picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft held at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida .[ 55]
See also
Notes
^ Ulanov wore number 5 in his first twelve games after being acquired.
^ Jardine wore number 41 in his first game.
^ Herr wore number 7 in his first two games.
^ Smith wore number 42 in his first three games.
^ Ozolinsh was voted to the starting lineup.[ 7]
^ In parentheses is the player's free agency group on July 1 if applicable.[ 30]
^ Adams was inactive during the 2001–02 season.[ 32]
^ Barrie retired.[ 33]
References
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^ Russo, Michael (October 8, 2003). "JOKINEN IS DEEMED 'C' WORTHY" . Sun Sentinel . Retrieved March 10, 2023 . Pavel Bure and Paul Laus shared the captaincy at the start of the 2001-02 season, but Keenan eliminated the "C" upon his arrival in December 2001.
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^ "2001–2002 Standings by Conference" . nhl.com . National Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023 .
^ "2001-02 Florida Panthers Schedule" . Hockey-Reference.com . Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
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^ "2002 NHL All-Star Game Rosters" . Hockey-Reference.com . Retrieved August 29, 2024 .
^ "FLORIDA PANTHERS FORWARD KRISTIAN HUSELIUS NAMED NHL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH" . Florida Panthers . November 1, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 22, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS HAGMAN NHL's ROOKIE OF THE MONTH" . Florida Panthers . April 1, 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 22, 2023 .
^ "NHL - 2002 YoungStars rosters" . ESPN.com . January 30, 2002. Retrieved March 22, 2023 .
^ "2001-02 NHL Debuts" . Hockey-Reference.com . Retrieved October 12, 2024 .
^ "N.H.L.: ROUNDUP; Penguins Top Thrashers For 6th Straight Victory" . The New York Times . January 27, 2002. Retrieved March 23, 2023 . Pavel Bure scored his 400th career goal for the Panthers, becoming the 68th N.H.L. player to do so.
^ "Hockey Transactions Search Results" . www.prosportstransactions.com . Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
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^ "BURE BROTHERS UNITED IN FLORIDA AFTER DRAFT DAY TRADE" . Florida Panthers . June 23, 2001. Archived from the original on April 14, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "Panthers Trade Duerden to Rangers" . AP NEWS . June 30, 2001. Retrieved March 3, 2023 .
^ a b "PANTHERS RE-ACQUIRE JOHNSON AND NORTON" . Florida Panthers . July 10, 2001. Archived from the original on December 20, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS TRADE DAN BOYLE TO TAMPA BAY, RECALL MATT HERR" . Florida Panthers . January 7, 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
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^ "PANTHERS TRADE RW PAVEL BURE TO NY RANGERS" . Florida Panthers . March 18, 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b c "PANTHERS ACTIVE IN FINAL DAY OF TRADING" . Florida Panthers . March 19, 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b c "FLORIDA PANTHERS ADD TWO TOP EUROPEAN PLAYERS" . Florida Panthers . July 5, 2001. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b c "PANTHERS SIGN TRIO" . Florida Panthers . July 27, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b "PANTHERS ADD DEPTH IN NET, SIGN FLAHERTY & ALLEN" . Florida Panthers . August 2, 2001. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b c "PANTHERS SIGN TRIO, BOLSTER DEFENSE WITH WARD" . Florida Panthers . August 20, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS RE-SIGN AN ORIGINAL CAT" . Florida Panthers . August 23, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS CLAIM VAN IMPE FROM RANGERS" . Florida Panthers . December 18, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS CLAIM DAGENAIS OFF WAIVERS, ASSIGN SMITH TO SAINT JOHN" . Florida Panthers . January 12, 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b c "2001 NHL free agent list" . ESPN.com . July 12, 2001. Retrieved March 1, 2023 .
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^ Greg Adams career statistics at EliteProspects.com , retrieved March 10, 2023
^ "Maple Leafs sign Anders Eriksson - UPI Archives" . UPI . July 4, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "Penguins sign Mike Wilson - UPI Archives" . UPI . July 5, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "Torwart: Eisbären verpflichten Richard Shulmistra" . Eisbären Berlin (in German). July 19, 2001. Archived from the original on May 2, 2005. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "ACTIVITY" . The Globe and Mail . August 15, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 . Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to terms with defenceman Peter Ratchuk
^ "Podkonicky vahvistaa IFK:n hyökkäystä" . Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). August 15, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "...och AIK värvar gammal NHL-polare till Foppa" . www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). September 14, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
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^ "Royals Acquire Another Goaltender; Gauthier Leaving" . Reading Royals . December 6, 2001. Archived from the original on December 13, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "Allen, Voltera Arrive From Springfield" . BC ICEMEN . October 2, 2001. Archived from the original on June 7, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "FLORIDA PANTHERS SUBMIT OPENING DAY NHL ROSTER" . Florida Panthers . October 2, 2001. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "Royer Brothers Join Ice Pilots" . Pensacola Ice Pilots . October 23, 2001. Archived from the original on February 20, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "Democrat and Chronicle from Rochester, New York on July 1, 2001 · Page 36" . Newspapers.com . July 1, 2001. Retrieved March 10, 2023 . Panthers... Picked up the option on the contract of C Vaclav Prospal for next season.
^ a b "PANTHERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH BOYLE, SIGN MAJESKY" . Florida Panthers . July 16, 2001. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS RE-SIGN DEFENSEMAN JOHN JAKOPIN" . Florida Panthers . July 18, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS RE-SIGN CENTER OLLI JOKINEN" . Florida Panthers . July 20, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS RE-SIGN TOP LINE LEFT WING" . Florida Panthers . August 14, 2001. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS RE-SIGN LUONGO" . Florida Panthers . September 13, 2001. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS SIGN CENTER RYAN JOHNSON" . Florida Panthers . September 15, 2001. Archived from the original on February 4, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ "PANTHERS SIGN V. BURE" . Florida Panthers . September 20, 2001. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
^ a b "PANTHERS WIN TOP PICK IN 2002 DRAFT" . Orlando Sentinel . April 17, 2002. Retrieved March 10, 2023 .
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^ "2001 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com" . www.hockeydb.com . Retrieved March 22, 2023 .
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