2005–06 St. Louis Blues season

The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, sufficient for an NHL season-low of 57 points. The Blues failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 1978–79 season, ending their streak of consecutive playoff appearances at 25 seasons.

2005–06 St. Louis Blues
Division5th Central
Conference15th Western
2005–06 record21–46–15
Home record12–23–6
Road record9–23–9
Goals for197
Goals against292
Team information
General managerLarry Pleau
CoachMike Kitchen
CaptainDallas Drake
Alternate captainsBarret Jackman
Doug Weight (Oct.–Jan.)
Scott Young (Jan.–Apr.)
ArenaSavvis Center
Average attendance14,213
Minor league affiliate(s)Peoria Rivermen
Alaska Aces
Team leaders
GoalsMike Sillinger (22)
AssistsDoug Weight (33)
PointsScott Young (49)
Penalty minutesBarret Jackman (156)
Plus/minusSimon Gamache (+1)
WinsCurtis Sanford (13)
Goals against averageCurtis Sanford (2.66)

Offseason

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Dallas Drake was named team captain, following the retirement of previous captain Al MacInnis.[1][2]

Regular season

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The Blues finished 30th overall in scoring, with just 192 goals for (excluding shootout-winning goals).[3][4]

Final standings

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Central Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 1 Detroit Red Wings 82 58 16 8 305 209 124
2 4 Nashville Predators 82 49 25 8 259 227 106
3 13 Columbus Blue Jackets 82 35 43 4 223 279 74
4 14 Chicago Blackhawks 82 26 43 13 211 285 65
5 15 St. Louis Blues 82 21 46 15 197 292 57

[5] 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.

Western Conference[6]
R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 P- Detroit Red Wings CE 82 58 16 8 305 209 124
2 Y- Dallas Stars PA 82 53 23 6 265 218 112
3 Y- Calgary Flames NW 82 46 25 11 218 200 103
4 X- Nashville Predators CE 82 49 25 8 259 227 106
5 X- San Jose Sharks PA 82 44 27 11 266 242 99
6 X- Mighty Ducks of Anaheim PA 82 43 27 12 254 229 98
7 X- Colorado Avalanche NW 82 43 30 9 283 257 95
8 X- Edmonton Oilers NW 82 41 28 13 256 251 95
8.5
9 Vancouver Canucks NW 82 42 32 8 256 255 92
8 Los Angeles Kings PA 82 42 35 5 249 270 89
11 Minnesota Wild NW 82 38 36 8 231 215 84
12 Phoenix Coyotes PA 82 38 39 5 246 271 81
13 Columbus Blue Jackets CE 82 35 43 4 223 279 74
14 Chicago Blackhawks CE 82 26 43 13 211 285 65
15 St. Louis Blues CE 82 21 46 15 197 292 57

Divisions: CE – Central, PA – Pacific, NW – Northwest

P – Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y – Clinched Division; X – Clinched Playoff spot


Schedule and results

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2005–06 regular season[7]
October: 2–7–2 (home: 2–4–0; road: 0–3–2)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
1 L October 5, 2005 1–5 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 0–1–0 Recap
2 L October 6, 2005 3–4 Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 0–2–0 Recap
3 L October 8, 2005 6–7 San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 0–3–0 Recap
4 W October 11, 2005 4–1 Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 1–3–0 Recap
5 L October 15, 2005 1–4 Nashville Predators (2005–06) 1–4–0 Recap
6 W October 19, 2005 3–2 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 2–4–0 Recap
7 L October 20, 2005 2–3 SO @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 2–4–1 Recap
8 L October 22, 2005 2–3 Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 2–5–1 Recap
9 L October 25, 2005 4–5 OT @ Phoenix Coyotes (2005–06) 2–5–2 Recap
10 L October 28, 2005 4–6 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 2–6–2 Recap
11 L October 29, 2005 2–5 @ Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 2–7–2 Recap
November: 2–8–1 (home: 0–5–1; road: 2–3–0)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
12 L November 2, 2005 5–6 OT Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 2–7–3 Recap
13 L November 4, 2005 2–7 Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 2–8–3 Recap
14 L November 6, 2005 1–4 Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 2–9–3 Recap
15 L November 9, 2005 1–3 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 2–10–3 Recap
16 L November 10, 2005 2–4 Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 2–11–3 Recap
17 L November 12, 2005 1–3 @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 2–12–3 Recap
18 W November 16, 2005 2–0 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 3–12–3 Recap
19 W November 19, 2005 3–2 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 4–12–3 Recap
20 L November 22, 2005 3–6 Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 4–13–3 Recap
21 L November 25, 2005 3–5 @ Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 4–14–3 Recap
22 L November 26, 2005 3–4 Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 4–15–3 Recap
December: 5–7–2 (home: 2–3–2; road: 3–4–0)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
23 W December 1, 2005 4–1 Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 5–15–3 Recap
24 L December 6, 2005 3–6 New York Islanders (2005–06) 5–16–3 Recap
25 L December 8, 2005 4–5 @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) 5–17–3 Recap
26 L December 10, 2005 4–5 OT New York Rangers (2005–06) 5–17–4 Recap
27 W December 13, 2005 3–0 Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) 6–17–4 Recap
28 L December 16, 2005 1–5 @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 6–18–4 Recap
29 L December 17, 2005 2–5 Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) 6–19–4 Recap
30 W December 20, 2005 5–4 @ Phoenix Coyotes (2005–06) 7–19–4 Recap
31 L December 21, 2005 3–6 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 7–20–4 Recap
32 W December 23, 2005 2–1 SO @ San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 8–20–4 Recap
33 L December 26, 2005 1–6 Dallas Stars (2005–06) 8–21–4 Recap
34 W December 28, 2005 2–1 @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 9–21–4 Recap
35 L December 29, 2005 0–3 @ Dallas Stars (2005–06) 9–22–4 Recap
36 L December 31, 2005 4–5 SO Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06) 9–22–5 Recap
January: 3–8–3 (home: 3–3–0; road: 0–5–3)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
37 W January 2, 2006 4–1 Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 10–22–5 Recap
38 L January 4, 2006 3–4 Nashville Predators (2005–06) 10–23–5 Recap
39 L January 5, 2006 0–3 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 10–24–5 Recap
40 L January 9, 2006 1–6 @ Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 10–25–5 Recap
41 L January 12, 2006 1–3 @ Florida Panthers (2005–06) 10–26–5 Recap
42 L January 13, 2006 0–2 @ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) 10–27–5 Recap
43 L January 15, 2006 2–4 @ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) 10–28–5 Recap
44 L January 17, 2006 3–5 New Jersey Devils (2005–06) 10–29–5 Recap
45 L January 19, 2006 4–5 SO @ Washington Capitals (2005–06) 10–29–6 Recap
46 L January 20, 2006 3–4 SO @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 10–29–7 Recap
47 W January 23, 2006 4–0 Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 11–29–7 Recap
48 L January 25, 2006 3–4 SO @ Dallas Stars (2005–06) 11–29–8 Recap
49 L January 26, 2006 3–5 Phoenix Coyotes (2005–06) 11–30–8 Recap
50 W January 30, 2006 3–2 SO Calgary Flames (2005–06) 12–30–8 Recap
February: 4–1–1 (home: 2–0–0; road: 2–1–1)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
51 L February 1, 2006 2–3 @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 12–31–8 Recap
52 W February 2, 2006 6–5 SO Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 13–31–8 Recap
53 W February 4, 2006 4–3 OT Dallas Stars (2005–06) 14–31–8 Recap
54 W February 8, 2006 4–2 @ Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 15–31–8 Recap
55 L February 10, 2006 2–3 OT @ Calgary Flames (2005–06) 15–31–9 Recap
56 W February 12, 2006 5–4 SO @ Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 16–31–9 Recap
March: 4–8–4 (home: 2–4–3; road: 2–4–1)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
57 W March 1, 2006 4–2 @ Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 17–31–9 Recap
58 L March 2, 2006 1–3 @ Calgary Flames (2005–06) 17–32–9 Recap
59 W March 5, 2006 4–1 @ Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) 18–32–9 Recap
60 L March 7, 2006 1–2 SO Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 18–32–10 Recap
61 W March 10, 2006 2–1 OT Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 19–32–10 Recap
62 L March 11, 2006 1–2 SO Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 19–32–11 Recap
63 W March 13, 2006 3–2 OT Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 20–32–11 Recap
64 L March 16, 2006 2–5 @ San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 20–33–11 Recap
65 L March 18, 2006 1–3 @ Los Angeles Kings (2005–06) 20–34–11 Recap
66 L March 20, 2006 2–4 @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 20–35–11 Recap
67 L March 21, 2006 0–6 San Jose Sharks (2005–06) 20–36–11 Recap
68 L March 23, 2006 2–7 Calgary Flames (2005–06) 20–37–11 Recap
69 L March 25, 2006 2–3 OT Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 20–37–12 Recap
70 L March 27, 2006 1–4 Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 20–38–12 Recap
71 L March 29, 2006 2–3 OT @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 20–38–13 Recap
72 L March 31, 2006 2–4 Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 20–39–13 Recap
April: 1–7–2 (home: 1–4–0; road: 0–3–2)
Game Result Date Score Opponent Record Recap
73 L April 1, 2006 1–2 @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) 20–40–13 Recap
74 L April 4, 2006 4–5 SO @ Minnesota Wild (2005–06) 20–40–14 Recap
75 L April 6, 2006 0–3 Nashville Predators (2005–06) 20–41–14 Recap
76 L April 8, 2006 2–4 @ Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) 20–42–14 Recap
77 W April 9, 2006 2–1 Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) 21–42–14 Recap
78 L April 11, 2006 0–2 Nashville Predators (2005–06) 21–43–14 Recap
79 L April 13, 2006 1–4 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) 21–44–14 Recap
80 L April 15, 2006 2–3 Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) 21–45–14 Recap
81 L April 16, 2006 0–3 Phoenix Coyotes (2005–06) 21–46–14 Recap
82 L April 18, 2006 2–3 OT @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) 21–46–15 Recap
Legend:

  Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Player statistics

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Scoring

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  • 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 Blues only.
  • ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blues only.
No. Player Pos Regular season
GP G A Pts +/- PIM
48 Scott Young RW 79 18 31 49 −32 52
39 Doug Weight C 47 11 33 44 −11 50
18 Mike Sillinger C 48 22 19 41 −17 49
26 Petr Cajanek RW 71 10 31 41 −22 54
37 Dean McAmmond C 78 15 22 37 −25 32
7 Keith Tkachuk LW 41 15 21 36 −15 46
12 Lee Stempniak RW 57 14 13 27 −10 22
9 Jay McClement C 67 6 21 27 −23 30
21 Jamal Mayers RW 67 15 11 26 −22 129
10 Dallas Drake RW 62 2 24 26 −13 59
25 Dennis Wideman D 67 8 16 24 −31 83
55 Christian Backman D 52 6 12 18 −15 48
6 Eric Weinrich D 59 1 16 17 −10 44
38 Kevin Dallman D 46 4 9 13 −15 21
54 Mike Glumac RW 33 7 5 12 −8 33
42 Mark Rycroft RW 80 6 4 10 −14 46
5 Barret Jackman D 63 4 6 10 −6 156
4 Eric Brewer D 32 6 3 9 −17 45
32 Vladimir Orszagh RW 16 4 5 9 −2 14
17 Ryan Johnson C 65 3 6 9 −21 33
22[a] Jeff Hoggan LW 52 2 6 8 −16 34
20 Simon Gamache†‡ C 15 3 4 7 1 10
23 Trent Whitfield C 30 2 5 7 −3 14
20 Timofei Shishkanov LW 22 3 2 5 −1 6
33 Eric Boguniecki C 9 1 4 5 −1 4
27 Bryce Salvador D 46 1 4 5 −24 26
20 Andy Roach D 5 1 2 3 0 10
47 Aaron Downey RW 17 2 0 2 0 45
15 Peter Sejna LW 6 1 1 2 1 4
28 Matt Walker D 54 0 2 2 −7 79
29 Jeff Woywitka D 26 0 2 2 −12 25
30 Jason Bacashihua G 19 0 1 1 0
33 Steve Poapst D 41 0 1 1 −21 37
36 Jesse Boulerice RW 12 0 0 0 −4 13
62 Jon DiSalvatore RW 5 0 0 0 −1 2
50 Reinhard Divis G 12 0 0 0 0
53 Colin Hemingway RW 3 0 0 0 −2 0
40 Patrick Lalime G 31 0 0 0 0
1 Curtis Sanford G 34 0 0 0 0
43 Mike Stuart D 1 0 0 0 0 0
41 Michael Zigomanis C 2 0 0 0 0 0

Goaltending

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No. Player Regular season
GP} W L OT SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
1 Curtis Sanford 34 13 13 5 885 81 2.66 .908 3 1830
30 Jason Bacashihua 19 4 10 1 515 52 3.23 .899 0 966
40 Patrick Lalime 31 4 18 8 868 103 3.64 .881 0 1699
50 Reinhard Divis 12 0 5 1 231 37 4.67 .840 0 475

Awards and records

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Awards

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Type Award/honor Recipient Ref
League
(in-season)
NHL Defensive Player of the Week Curtis Sanford (November 21) [8]

Milestones

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Milestone Player Date Ref
First game Jeff Hoggan October 5, 2005 [9]
Jay McClement
Andy Roach
Lee Stempniak October 6, 2005
Jeff Woywitka
Colin Hemingway October 19, 2005
Dennis Wideman November 9, 2005
Jason Bacashihua December 16, 2005
Jon DiSalvatore January 19, 2006
Mike Glumac January 30, 2006

Transactions

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The Blues were involved in the following transactions from February 17, 2005, the day after the 2004–05 NHL season was officially cancelled, through June 19, 2006, the day of the deciding game of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.[10]

Trades

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Date Details Ref
August 2, 2005 (2005-08-02) To Edmonton Oilers
To St. Louis Blues
[11]
August 24, 2005 (2005-08-24) To Toronto Maple Leafs
To St. Louis Blues
  • Future considerations
[12]
December 9, 2005 (2005-12-09) To Pittsburgh Penguins
To St. Louis Blues
[13]
December 13, 2005 (2005-12-13) To Edmonton Oilers
To St. Louis Blues
  • Future considerations
[14]
January 29, 2006 (2006-01-29) To Nashville Predators
To St. Louis Blues
[15]
January 30, 2006 (2006-01-30) To Carolina Hurricanes
To St. Louis Blues
[16]
March 9, 2006 (2006-03-09) To Vancouver Canucks
To St. Louis Blues
[17]

Players acquired

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Date Player Former team Term Via Ref
August 1, 2005 (2005-08-01) Aaron Downey Dallas Stars 1-year Free agency [18]
August 2, 2005 (2005-08-02) Jeff Hoggan Worcester IceCats (AHL) Free agency [19]
Ryan Ramsay Worcester IceCats (AHL) Free agency [19]
Trent Whitfield Washington Capitals Free agency [19]
August 9, 2005 (2005-08-09) Dean McAmmond Albany River Rats (AHL) Free agency [20]
September 13, 2005 (2005-09-13) Scott Young Memphis RiverKings (CHL) 1-year Free agency [21]
November 29, 2005 (2005-11-29) Simon Gamache Nashville Predators Waivers [22]
December 3, 2005 (2005-12-03) Kevin Dallman Boston Bruins Waivers [23]
December 30, 2005 (2005-12-30) Vladimir Orszagh Phoenix Coyotes Waivers [24]
January 31, 2006 (2006-01-31) Craig Anderson Boston Bruins Waivers [25]

Players lost

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Date Player New team Via[b] Ref
July 1, 2005 (2005-07-01) Jame Pollock Nurnberg Ice Tigers (DEL) Free agency (VI) [27]
August 10, 2005 (2005-08-10) Alexander Khavanov Toronto Maple Leafs Free agency (III) [28]
August 29, 2005 (2005-08-29) Aris Brimanis Kloten Flyers (NLA) Free agency [29]
October 26, 2005 (2005-10-26) Brett Scheffelmaier Retirement [30]
December 19, 2005 (2005-12-19) Erkki Rajamaki Espoo Blues (Liiga) Free agency[c] [31]
January 23, 2006 (2006-01-23) Aaron Downey Montreal Canadiens Waivers [32]
January 28, 2006 (2006-01-28) Simon Gamache Nashville Predators Waivers [33]
February 3, 2006 (2006-02-03) Craig Anderson Chicago Blackhawks Waivers [34]
April 30, 2006 (2006-04-30) Reinhard Divis EC Red Bull Salzburg (EBEL) Free agency [35]

Signings

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Date Player Term Contract type Ref
July 28, 2005 (2005-07-28) Patrick Lalime 1-year Option exercised [36]
Andy Roach 1-year Option exercised [36]
Matt Walker 1-year Option exercised [36]
July 29, 2005 (2005-07-29) Zack Fitzgerald Entry-level [37]
Lee Stempniak Entry-level [37]
August 9, 2005 (2005-08-09) Eric Boguniecki Re-signing [38]
Colin Hemingway Re-signing [38]
Bryce Salvador Re-signing [38]
August 11, 2005 (2005-08-11) Trevor Byrne Re-signing [39]
Mike Glumac Re-signing [39]
Ryan Johnson Re-signing [39]
Mark Rycroft Re-signing [39]
Mike Stuart Re-signing [39]
August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) Eric Brewer Re-signing [40]
Jamal Mayers Re-signing [40]
Brett Scheffelmaier Re-signing [40]
Peter Sejna Re-signing [40]
March 15, 2006 (2006-03-15) David Backes Entry-level [41]
April 20, 2006 (2006-04-20) Keith Tkachuk 1-year Option exercised [42]
April 25, 2006 (2006-04-25) Magnus Kahnberg Entry-level [43]
May 31, 2006 (2006-05-31) Michal Birner Entry-level [44]
Roman Polak Entry-level [44]
Marek Schwarz Entry-level [44]
Carl Soderberg Entry-level [44]

Draft picks

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St. Louis's draft picks at the 2005 NHL entry draft held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario.[45]

Round # Player Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)
1 24 T. J. Oshie   United States Warroad High School (USHS-MN)
2 37 Scott Jackson   Canada Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
3 85 Ben Bishop   United States Texas Tornado (NAHL)
5 156 Ryan Reaves   Canada Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
6 169 Mike Gauthier   Canada Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
6 171 Nick Drazenovic   Canada Prince George Cougars (WHL)
7 219 Nikolai Lemtyugov   Russia CSKA Moscow (Russia)

Farm teams

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Hoggan wore number 59 on October 20.
  2. ^ In parentheses is the player's free agency group on August 1 if applicable.[26]
  3. ^ St. Louis retained Rajamaki's NHL rights until trading them to Carolina on January 30.[16]

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