2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season

The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the team's 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43–25–10–4 for 100 points. Qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they downed the New York Islanders in seven games in the Conference Quarter-finals and the Ottawa Senators in seven games in the Conference Semi-finals. However, their luck ran out in the Conference Finals, as they were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.

2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs
Division2nd Northeast
Conference4th Eastern
2001–02 record43–25–10–4
Goals for249
Goals against207
Team information
General managerPat Quinn
CoachPat Quinn
CaptainMats Sundin
Alternate captainsBryan McCabe
Gary Roberts
ArenaAir Canada Centre
Team leaders
GoalsMats Sundin (41)
AssistsMats Sundin (39)
PointsMats Sundin (80)
Penalty minutesTie Domi (157)
WinsCurtis Joseph (29)
Goals against averageCurtis Joseph (2.23)

Leafs captain Mats Sundin ranked fourth in the NHL in scoring, with 80 points.[1] Head Coach Pat Quinn and goaltender Curtis Joseph were members of the gold medal-winning Canadian ice hockey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Key dates prior to the start of the season:

Regular season

Season standings
Northeast Division
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
11Boston Bruins82432469236201101
24Toronto Maple Leafs824325104249207100
37Ottawa Senators8239279724320894
48Montreal Canadiens82363112320720987
510Buffalo Sabres82353511121320082

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.

Eastern Conference[2]
R Div GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
1 Z- Boston BruinsNE82432469236201101
2 Y- Philadelphia FlyersAT82422710323419297
3 Y- Carolina HurricanesSE82352616521721791
4 X- Toronto Maple LeafsNE824325104249207100
5 X- New York IslandersAT8242288423922096
6 X- New Jersey DevilsAT8241289420518795
7 X- Ottawa SenatorsNE8239279724320894
8 X- Montreal CanadiensNE82363112320720987
8.5
9 Washington CapitalsSE82363311222824085
10 Buffalo SabresNE82353511121320082
11 New York RangersAT8236384422725880
12 Pittsburgh PenguinsAT8228418519824969
13 Tampa Bay LightningSE82274011417821969
14 Florida PanthersSE82224410618025060
15 Atlanta ThrashersSE82194711518728854

Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast

Z – Clinched Conference; Y – Clinched Division; X – Clinched Playoff spot

Schedule and results
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1LOctober 3, 20014–5Ottawa Senators (2001–02)0–1–0–0
2TOctober 6, 20012–2@ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)0–1–1–0
3WOctober 8, 20016–1Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02)1–1–1–0
4WOctober 11, 20013–2@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)2–1–1–0
5LOctober 13, 20012–5St. Louis Blues (2001–02)2–2–1–0
6WOctober 16, 20014–1@ Edmonton Oilers (2001–02)3–2–1–0
7WOctober 18, 20016–5@ Vancouver Canucks (2001–02)4–2–1–0
8LOctober 20, 20011–4@ Calgary Flames (2001–02)4–3–1–0
9WOctober 23, 20012–0Boston Bruins (2001–02)5–3–1–0
10OTLOctober 25, 20011–2 OT@ Boston Bruins (2001–02)5–3–1–1
11WOctober 27, 20014–0Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)6–3–1–1
12WOctober 30, 20013–2Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)7–3–1–1
13LNovember 1, 20011–3@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)7–4–1–1
14WNovember 3, 20014–1Colorado Avalanche (2001–02)8–4–1–1
15WNovember 6, 20014–2Washington Capitals (2001–02)9–4–1–1
16OTLNovember 9, 20012–3 OT@ New Jersey Devils (2001–02)9–4–1–2
17TNovember 10, 2001 †1–1 OTNew Jersey Devils (2001–02)9–4–2–2
18WNovember 14, 20013–2@ Florida Panthers (2001–02)10–4–2–2
19WNovember 15, 20013–2@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)11–4–2–2
20OTLNovember 17, 20011–2 OT@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02)11–4–2–3
21WNovember 19, 20015–1Florida Panthers (2001–02)12–4–2–3
22LNovember 21, 20012–4@ Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)12–5–2–3
23LNovember 23, 20011–3@ New York Islanders (2001–02)12–6–2–3
24WNovember 24, 20012–0Boston Bruins (2001–02)13–6–2–3
25LNovember 27, 20012–5Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)13–7–2–3
26WNovember 30, 20012–1@ Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02)14–7–2–3
27WDecember 1, 20014–1Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02)15–7–2–3
28LDecember 4, 20010–1Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)15–8–2–3
29WDecember 6, 20016–3@ New York Rangers (2001–02)16–8–2–3
30WDecember 8, 20014–3New York Rangers (2001–02)17–8–2–3
31WDecember 11, 20016–3Phoenix Coyotes (2001–02)18–8–2–3
32WDecember 13, 20014–3 OT@ St. Louis Blues (2001–02)19–8–2–3
33WDecember 15, 20016–4Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)20–8–2–3
34LDecember 18, 20011–3Los Angeles Kings (2001–02)20–9–2–3
35TDecember 21, 20013–3 OT@ Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)20–9–3–3
36WDecember 22, 20013–2Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)21–9–3–3
37LDecember 26, 20013–4@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)21–10–3–3
38LDecember 28, 20014–5@ Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)21–11–3–3
39LDecember 29, 20012–4@ Florida Panthers (2001–02)21–12–3–3
40WDecember 31, 20014–1@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)22–12–3–3
41WJanuary 3, 20022–1@ Boston Bruins (2001–02)23–12–3–3
42WJanuary 5, 20023–1Ottawa Senators (2001–02)24–12–3–3
43LJanuary 7, 20023–4@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02)24–13–3–3
44WJanuary 8, 20024–3Nashville Predators (2001–02)25–13–3–3
45TJanuary 11, 20023–3 OT@ Washington Capitals (2001–02)25–13–4–3
46TJanuary 12, 20021–1 OTMontreal Canadiens (2001–02)25–13–5–3
47LJanuary 15, 20022–3Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)25–14–5–3
48OTLJanuary 17, 20022–3 OT@ Nashville Predators (2001–02)25–14–5–4
49LJanuary 19, 20020–3Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)25–15–5–4
50WJanuary 22, 20026–1@ Calgary Flames (2001–02)26–15–5–4
51LJanuary 25, 20021–6@ Vancouver Canucks (2001–02)26–16–5–4
52LJanuary 26, 20021–4@ Edmonton Oilers (2001–02)26–17–5–4
53WJanuary 29, 20024–3San Jose Sharks (2001–02)27–17–5–4
54WJanuary 30, 20026–0@ Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)28–17–5–4
55WFebruary 5, 20023–1Minnesota Wild (2001–02)29–17–5–4
56LFebruary 7, 20021–4@ New York Islanders (2001–02)29–18–5–4
57WFebruary 9, 20024–1Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)30–18–5–4
58WFebruary 11, 20025–4Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)31–18–5–4
59WFebruary 26, 20024–1Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)32–18–5–4
60LMarch 1, 20022–4@ New Jersey Devils (2001–02)32–19–5–4
61TMarch 2, 20023–3 OTBuffalo Sabres (2001–02)32–19–6–4
62WMarch 4, 20023–2@ Washington Capitals (2001–02)33–19–6–4
63LMarch 6, 20022–6@ Detroit Red Wings (2001–02)33–20–6–4
64TMarch 9, 20021–1 OT@ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)33–20–7–4
65WMarch 10, 20023–1@ Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)34–20–7–4
66TMarch 12, 20021–1 OTPhiladelphia Flyers (2001–02)34–20–8–4
67WMarch 14, 20022–1@ Boston Bruins (2001–02)35–20–8–4
68TMarch 16, 20025–5 OTDallas Stars (2001–02)35–20–9–4
69WMarch 19, 20023–2 OTNew York Islanders (2001–02)36–20–9–4
70LMarch 21, 20023–4Washington Capitals (2001–02)36–21–9–4
71WMarch 23, 20022–0Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)37–21–9–4
72LMarch 25, 20021–4@ Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)37–22–9–4
73WMarch 26, 20027–2Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)38–22–9–4
74LMarch 28, 20024–5New York Islanders (2001–02)38–23–9–4
75LMarch 30, 20021–3New Jersey Devils (2001–02)38–24–9–4
76WApril 1, 20025–4 OT@ Detroit Red Wings (2001–02)39–24–9–4
77LApril 4, 20022–4New York Rangers (2001–02)39–25–9–4
78TApril 6, 20022–2 OTFlorida Panthers (2001–02)39–25–10–4
79WApril 8, 20024–1Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02)40–25–10–4
80WApril 10, 20027–2@ New York Rangers (2001–02)41–25–10–4
81WApril 12, 20025–2@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)42–25–10–4
82WApril 13, 20025–2@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02)43–25–10–4

Playoffs

The Maple Leafs qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. After defeating the New York Islanders in the first round and Ottawa Senators in the second round, both in seven games, they were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the Conference Finals in six games.

2002 Stanley Cup playoffs
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. New York Islanders - Maple Leafs win 4–3
Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Ottawa Senators - Maple Leafs win 4–3
Eastern Conference Finals vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Hurricanes win 4–2

Legend:   Win   Loss

Player statistics

Regular season
Scoring
Player GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
Mats Sundin824139809461029
Darcy Tucker772435599224705
Alexander Mogilny6624335781504
Mikael Renberg711438523611403
Robert Reichel78203151267103
Gary Roberts6921274863-4622
Jonas Hoglund821334472611114
Bryan McCabe8217264312916801
Tomas Kaberle6910293925503
Travis Green821123346113302
Shayne Corson7412213312011011
Tie Domi74910191573002
Dmitry Yushkevich55613192614300
Alyn McCauley82610161810011
Garry Valk6351015282000
Jyrki Lumme5148121813121
Cory Cross5039125411001
Aki Berg81110114614000
Paul Healey21371027000
Wade Belak631341422000
Karel Pilar2313483000
Alexei Ponikarovsky820202001
Nik Antropov111124-1000
Anders Eriksson3402212-1000
Jeff Farkas602241000
Curtis Joseph51011100000
Dave Manson13011103000
Tom Barrasso400000000
Sebastien Centomo100000000
Nathan Dempsey300001000
Marc Moro200020000
Corey Schwab3000020000
Bob Wren100001000
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T/OT GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
Curtis Joseph306551291751142.23412101096.906
Corey Schwab16463012105752.731707632.894
Tom Barrasso2194220102.740110100.909
Sebastien Centomo40100034.500129.750
Team:4970824329102022.44520391837.901

Playoffs
Scoring
Player GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
Gary Roberts197121956301
Alyn McCauley20510154102
Alexander Mogilny2083118202
Bryan McCabe20551030301
Jonas Hoglund2046102301
Tomas Kaberle20281016000
Travis Green2036934001
Darcy Tucker1744838101
Mats Sundin82574000
Shayne Corson1916733000
Tie Domi1913461001
Karel Pilar1104412000
Robert Reichel180334000
Nathan Dempsey60220000
Wade Belak1610118000
Garry Valk111014000
Aki Berg2001137000
Paul Healey180112000
Cory Cross120008000
Anders Eriksson100000000
Jeff Farkas20000000
Curtis Joseph200004000
Jyrki Lumme140004000
Don MacLean30000000
Alexei Ponikarovsky100004000
Mikael Renberg30002000
Corey Schwab10000000
Bob Wren10000000
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
Curtis Joseph1253201010482.303557509.914
Corey Schwab1210000.000551.000
Team:1265201010482.283562514.915

[3]

Note:
Pos = Position; GPI = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;

Awards and records
  • Mats Sundin, Centre, NHL Second Team All-Star

Transactions

The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2001–02 season.

Trades
September 30, 2001 To Chicago Blackhawks
Shawn Thornton		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Marty Wilford
November 21, 2001 To Dallas Stars
Dave Manson		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Jyrki Lumme
March 1, 2002 To Nashville Predators
D. J. Smith
Marty Wilford		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Marc Moro
March 15, 2002 To Carolina Hurricanes
4th round pick in 2003 (Kevin Nastiuk)		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Tom Barrasso
May 13, 2002 To Boston Bruins
Kris Vernarsky		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Ric Jackman
June 22, 2002 To Nashville Predators
3rd round pick in 2003 (Alexander Sulzer)		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
3rd round pick in 2002 (Dominic D'Amour)
June 23, 2002 To Vancouver Canucks
Jeff Farkas		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Josh Holden
June 25, 2002 To Vancouver Canucks
8th round pick in 2003 (Sergei Topol)		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
Ryan Bonni
June 30, 2002 To Nashville Predators
Tie Domi		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
8th round pick in 2003 (Shaun Landolt)
June 30, 2002 To Calgary Flames
Curtis Joseph		 To Toronto Maple Leafs
3rd round pick in 2003 (Dan Irmen)

Free agents
PlayerFormer Team
Alexander MogilnyNew Jersey Devils
Anders ErikssonFlorida Panthers
Paul HealeyEdmonton Oilers
Chris MurraySt. Louis Blues
Corey SchwabKansas City Blades (IHL)
PlayerNew Team
Bryan BerardNew York Rangers
Yanic PerreaultMontreal Canadiens
Steve ThomasChicago Blackhawks

Draft picks

Toronto's picks at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft in Sunrise, Florida.

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/Junior/Club Team (League)
117Carlo ColaiacovoDefence CanadaErie Otters (OHL)
239Karel PilarDefence Czech RepublicHC Litvínov (Czech Republic)
365Brendan BellDefence CanadaOttawa 67's (OHL)
382Jay HarrisonDefence CanadaBrampton Battalion (OHL)
388Nicolas CorbeilCentre CanadaSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
5134Kyle WellwoodCentre CanadaBelleville Bulls (OHL)
6168Maxim KondratyevDefence RussiaLada Togliatti (Russia)
6183Jaroslav SklenarLeft Wing Czech RepublicHC Brno (Czech Republic)
7198Ivan KolozvaryCentre SlovakiaDukla Trenčín (Slovakia)
7213Jan ChovanGoaltender SlovakiaBelleville Bulls (OHL)
8246Tomas MojzisDefence Czech RepublicMoose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
9276Mike KnoepfliLeft Wing CanadaGeorgetown Raiders (OPJA)

Farm teams

American Hockey League

St. John's Maple Leafs

ECHL

Columbia Inferno

Roster
2001-02 Toronto Maple Leafs
Goaltenders

Defensemen

Wingers

Centres

Miscellaneous

In 2010, the Toronto Maple Leafs were named the 22nd most hated team in sports history by Sports Illustrated.[4]

See also

References
  1. National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p.169, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5
  2. "2001–2002 Standings by Conference". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  3. "2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs Statistics - Hockey-Reference.com". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
  4. "The 25 Most Hated Teams of All Time". Sport Illustrated. July 26, 2010. Archived from the original on 30 July 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.