2001–02 New Jersey Devils season

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The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the 28th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 20th season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season.[1] The Devils finished sixth in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Fifty-one games in to the season, head coach Larry Robinson was fired and Kevin Constantine was named his replacement for their final 31 games.[2] On April 13, 2002, the Devils clinched a sixth-place Conference finish and a third-place Division finish. The Devils came into the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season but they were upset in the Conference Quarterfinals by the eventual Eastern Conference champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, losing in six games.

Division3rd Atlantic
Conference6th Eastern
2001–02 record41–28–9–4
Home record22–13–4–2
Quick facts New Jersey Devils, Division ...
2001–02 New Jersey Devils
Division3rd Atlantic
Conference6th Eastern
2001–02 record41–28–9–4
Home record22–13–4–2
Road record19–15–5–2
Goals for205
Goals against187
Team information
General managerLou Lamoriello
CoachLarry Robinson (Oct.–Jan.)
Kevin Constantine (Jan.–Apr.)
CaptainScott Stevens
Alternate captainsBobby Holik
Scott Niedermayer
ArenaContinental Airlines Arena
Average attendance15,925
Minor league affiliateAlbany River Rats
Team leaders
GoalsPatrik Elias (29)
AssistsBrian Rafalski (40)
PointsPatrik Elias (61)
Penalty minutesColin White (133)
Plus/minusSergei Brylin (+21)
WinsMartin Brodeur (38)
Goals against averageMartin Brodeur (2.15)
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Regular season

The Devils had the fewest power-play opportunities during the regular season, with just 261, and they tied the Washington Capitals for the fewest short-handed goals scored, with just two. However, the Devils were also the most disciplined team during the regular season, finishing with an NHL-low 265 power-play opportunities against.[3]

Season standings

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Atlantic Division
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
12Philadelphia Flyers82422710323419297
25New York Islanders8242288423922096
36New Jersey Devils8241289420518795
411New York Rangers8236384422725880
512Pittsburgh Penguins8228418519824969
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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.

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Eastern Conference[4]
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
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Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast

Z – Clinched conference; Y – Clinched division; X – Clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

(E6) New Jersey Devils vs. (E3) Carolina Hurricanes

The series opened in Raleigh. Carolina won Games 1 and 2, 2–1 – Game 1 in regulation and Game 2 in overtime. Games 3 and 4 were at the Meadowlands. The Devils won Game 3, 4–0, and Game 4, 3–1. Game 5 was back in Raleigh, where the Hurricanes won 3–2 in overtime. Game 6 shifted back to the Meadowlands, where Carolina prevailed 1–0 and clinched the series victory, 4–2.

Schedule and results

Regular season

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2001–02 regular season[5]
October: 5–3–0–1 (home: 3–1–0–0; road: 2–2–0–1)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
1October 6, 20011–6@ Washington Capitals (2001–02)0–1–0–0L
2October 11, 20014–6New York Islanders (2001–02)0–2–0–0L
3October 13, 20011–3@ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)0–3–0–0L
4October 17, 20013–4 OT@ New York Rangers (2001–02)0–3–0–1OTL
5October 18, 20016–1San Jose Sharks (2001–02)1–3–0–1W
6October 20, 20013–2Ottawa Senators (2001–02)2–3–0–1W
7October 23, 20012–1@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02)3–3–0–1W
8October 27, 20013–1Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)4–3–0–1W
9October 30, 20014–3 OT@ Boston Bruins (2001–02)5–3–0–1W
November: 4–7–2–1 (home: 3–4–0–0; road: 1–3–2–1)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
10November 1, 20015–2Phoenix Coyotes (2001–02)6–3–0–1W
11November 3, 20011–2Boston Bruins (2001–02)6–4–0–1L
12November 7, 20013–2Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)7–4–0–1W
13November 9, 20013–2 OTToronto Maple Leafs (2001–02)8–4–0–1W
14November 10, 20011–1 OT@ Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02)8–4–1–1T
15November 13, 20011–5Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)8–5–1–1L
16November 15, 20014–5 OT@ Boston Bruins (2001–02)8–5–1–2OTL
17November 17, 20011–3Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)8–6–1–2L
18November 18, 20010–2Colorado Avalanche (2001–02)8–7–1–2L
19November 20, 20013–3 OT@ Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)8–7–2–2T
20November 23, 20010–2@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)8–8–2–2L
21November 24, 20015–1@ Florida Panthers (2001–02)9–8–2–2W
22November 27, 20010–6@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)9–9–2–2L
23November 30, 20012–4@ Detroit Red Wings (2001–02)9–10–2–2L
December: 7–4–3–0 (home: 4–2–2–0; road: 3–2–1–0)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
24December 1, 20014–1Detroit Red Wings (2001–02)10–10–2–2W
25December 4, 20011–1 OTTampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)10–10–3–2T
26December 5, 20012–1@ Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)11–10–3–2W
27December 8, 20013–1Washington Capitals (2001–02)12–10–3–2W
28December 10, 20011–3@ Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–02)12–11–3–2L
29December 12, 20013–2 OTNew York Islanders (2001–02)13–11–3–2W
30December 14, 20012–3Florida Panthers (2001–02)13–12–3–2L
31December 15, 20012–0@ Ottawa Senators (2001–02)14–12–3–2W
32December 19, 20012–2 OT@ New York Rangers (2001–02)14–12–4–2T
33December 20, 20013–3 OTEdmonton Oilers (2001–02)14–12–5–2T
34December 22, 20010–1Ottawa Senators (2001–02)14–13–5–2L
35December 26, 20014–0Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)15–13–5–2W
36December 29, 20012–4@ Vancouver Canucks (2001–02)15–14–5–2L
37December 30, 20012–1@ Edmonton Oilers (2001–02)16–14–5–2W
January: 7–6–2–1 (home: 4–2–1–1; road: 3–4–1–0)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
38January 1, 20022–1St. Louis Blues (2001–02)17–14–5–2W
39January 3, 20023–4Nashville Predators (2001–02)17–15–5–2L
40January 5, 20022–1@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)18–15–5–2W
41January 7, 20022–3Los Angeles Kings (2001–02)18–16–5–2L
42January 9, 20025–1Calgary Flames (2001–02)19–16–5–2W
43January 10, 20022–3@ Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)19–17–5–2L
44January 12, 20021–2@ Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)19–18–5–2L
45January 15, 20024–5 OTTampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)19–18–5–3OTL
46January 17, 20026–4New York Rangers (2001–02)20–18–5–3W
47January 19, 20023–3 OTCarolina Hurricanes (2001–02)20–18–6–3T
48January 21, 20022–3@ Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02)20–19–6–3L
49January 23, 20023–1@ Florida Panthers (2001–02)21–19–6–3W
50January 24, 20022–4@ Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)21–20–6–3L
51January 26, 20022–2 OT@ Minnesota Wild (2001–02)21–20–7–3T
52January 29, 20023–1@ New York Islanders (2001–02)22–20–7–3W
53January 30, 20023–1Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02)23–20–7–3W
February: 3–2–2–0 (home: 1–2–1–0; road: 2–0–1–0)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
54February 5, 20020–1Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)23–21–7–3L
55February 7, 20023–3 OTAtlanta Thrashers (2001–02)23–21–8–3T
56February 9, 20022–1 OT@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)24–21–8–3W
57February 10, 20024–1Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)25–21–8–3W
58February 12, 20022–2 OT@ Buffalo Sabres (2001–02)25–21–9–3T
59February 26, 20024–3@ New York Rangers (2001–02)26–21–9–3W
60February 27, 20020–1Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)26–22–9–3L
March: 9–5–0–1 (home: 4–2–0–1; road: 5–3–0–0)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
61March 1, 20024–2Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02)27–22–9–3W
62March 4, 20020–2@ Colorado Avalanche (2001–02)27–23–9–3L
63March 5, 20021–4@ Phoenix Coyotes (2001–02)27–24–9–3L
64March 8, 20021–2@ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02)27–25–9–3L
65March 10, 20023–0@ Dallas Stars (2001–02)28–25–9–3W
66March 13, 20023–2New York Islanders (2001–02)29–25–9–3W
67March 16, 20023–1New York Rangers (2001–02)30–25–9–3W
68March 17, 20022–3 OTVancouver Canucks (2001–02)30–25–9–4OTL
69March 20, 20023–1@ Chicago Blackhawks (2001–02)31–25–9–4W
70March 21, 20024–3@ Nashville Predators (2001–02)32–25–9–4W
71March 23, 20022–4Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)32–26–9–4L
72March 25, 20023–1Florida Panthers (2001–02)33–26–9–4W
73March 27, 20024–3@ Pittsburgh Penguins (2001–02)34–26–9–4W
74March 29, 20021–3Washington Capitals (2001–02)34–27–9–4L
75March 30, 20023–1@ Toronto Maple Leafs (2001–02)35–27–9–4W
April: 6–1–0–0 (home: 3–0–0–0; road: 3–1–0–0)
GameDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
76April 1, 20022–4@ New York Islanders (2001–02)35–28–9–4L
77April 3, 20023–2@ Carolina Hurricanes (2001–02)36–28–9–4W
78April 5, 20023–1@ Atlanta Thrashers (2001–02)37–28–9–4W
79April 7, 20023–2 OTBoston Bruins (2001–02)38–28–9–4W
80April 10, 20021–0Philadelphia Flyers (2001–02)39–28–9–4W
81April 12, 20025–2Montreal Canadiens (2001–02)40–28–9–4W
82April 13, 20024–3 OT@ Washington Capitals (2001–02)41–28–9–4W

Legend: W Win (2 points) L Loss (0 points) T Tie (1 point) OTL Overtime loss (1 point)

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Playoffs

More information 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs, Game ...
2002 Stanley Cup playoffs[5]
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. (3) Carolina Hurricanes – Hurricanes win 4–2
GameDateScoreOpponentSeriesRecap
1April 17, 20021–2@ Carolina HurricanesHurricanes lead 1–0L
2April 19, 20021–2 OT@ Carolina HurricanesHurricanes lead 2–0L
3April 21, 20024–0Carolina HurricanesHurricanes lead 2–1W
4April 23, 20023–1Carolina HurricanesSeries tied 2–2W
5April 24, 20022–3 OT@ Carolina HurricanesHurricanes lead 3–2L
6April 27, 20020–1Carolina HurricanesHurricanes win 4–2L

Legend: W Win L Loss

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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 Devils only.
  • ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.
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No. Player Pos Regular season Playoffs
GP G A Pts +/- PIM GP G A Pts +/- PIM
26Patrik EliasLW752932614366246−16
16Bobby HolikC81252954797641542
17Petr SykoraRW732127481244401110
23Scott GomezC76103848−436——————
28Brian RafalskiD767404715186325−24
18Sergei BrylinLW761628442110602232
25Jason Arnott‡C63221941359——————
27Scott NiedermayerD7611223312306022−16
11John MaddenC82158236256000−10
4Scott StevensD82116171544600054
20Jay PandolfoRW65410141215600000
21Randy McKay‡RW556713265——————
22Valeri Kamensky†LW304812−218200000
14Brian GiontaRW3347111086224−10
25Joe Nieuwendyk†C142911245011−20
12Sergei NemchinovLW685510−9103000−20
21[a]Andreas SalomonssonLW39459−1222401110
10Christian BerglundLW15279−38300020
19Jim McKenzieLW673580123600002
22Pierre Dagenais‡RW16336−54——————
15Jamie Langenbrunner†RW143362235011−28
3Ken DaneykoD67066260600038
5Colin WhiteD7323561336000−12
6Tommy AlbelinD42134046000−40
30Martin BrodeurG73044860000
9Bruce Gardiner†RW7213−12——————
44Stephane Richer†RW10123−103000−10
7Andrei Zyuzin†D38123125——————
24Turner StevensonRW21022−325100004
29Josef Boumedienne‡D1101−12——————
29Joel Bouchard†D101110——————
2Mike CommodoreD37011−1230——————
9Jiri BicekRW1000−10——————
40Scott ClemmensenG20000——————
1Jean-Francois DamphousseG60000——————
7Sascha Goc‡D2000−20——————
34John Vanbiesbrouck†G50004——————
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Goaltending

  • † = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.
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No. Player Regular season Playoffs
GP W L T SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI GP W L SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
30Martin Brodeur733826916551562.15.9064434762414591.42.9381381
34John Vanbiesbrouck†5230117102.00.9150300—————————
1Jean-Francois Damphousse6130115122.45.8960294—————————
40Scott Clemmensen2000513.00.800020—————————
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Awards and records

Awards

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Type Award/honor Recipient Ref
League
(in-season)		 NHL All-Star Game selection Patrik Elias [6]
Brian Rafalski[b]
NHL Player of the Week Patrik Elias (October 22) [8]
Martin Brodeur (April 1) [9]
Team Devils' Players' Player Jim McKenzie [10]
Hugh Delano Unsung Hero Sergei Brylin [10]
Most Valuable Devil Martin Brodeur [10]
Three-Star Award Patrik Elias [10]
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Milestones

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Milestone Player Date Ref
First game Josef Boumedienne October 6, 2001 [11]
Scott Clemmensen
Andreas Salomonsson
Jean-Francois Damphousse November 23, 2001
Brian Gionta December 30, 2001
Christian Berglund January 9, 2002
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Transactions

The Devils were involved in the following transactions from June 10, 2001, the day after the deciding game of the 2001 Stanley Cup Final, through June 13, 2002, the day of the deciding game of the 2002 Stanley Cup Final.[12]

Trades

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Date Details Ref
June 23, 2001 (2001-06-23) To New Jersey Devils
  • Phoenix's 2nd-round pick in 2001
  • Vancouver's 2nd-round pick in 2001
 To Florida Panthers
  • St. Louis’ 1st-round pick in 2001
 [13]
To New Jersey Devils
  • 2nd-round pick in 2001
 To Ottawa Senators
  • 3rd-round pick in 2001
  • 3rd-round pick in 2001
 [12]
To New Jersey Devils
  • 4th-round pick in 2001
  • 3rd-round pick in 2002
 To Phoenix Coyotes
  • Phoenix's 3rd-round pick in 2001
 [14]
June 24, 2001 (2001-06-24) To New Jersey Devils
  • 3rd-round pick in 2002
 To Atlanta Thrashers
  • Phoenix's 4th-round pick in 2001
  • 7th-round pick in 2002
 [12]
August 22, 2001 (2001-08-22) To New Jersey Devils
  • Future considerations
 To Washington Capitals
[15]
November 9, 2001 (2001-11-09) To New Jersey Devils
To Tampa Bay Lightning
[16]
January 16, 2002 (2002-01-16) To New Jersey Devils
To Dallas Stars
[17]
March 4, 2002 (2002-03-04) To New Jersey Devils
To Carolina Hurricanes
[18]
March 19, 2002 (2002-03-19) To New Jersey Devils
To Dallas Stars
[19]
To New Jersey Devils
To Pittsburgh Penguins
  • 7th-round pick in 2003
 [19]
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Players acquired

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DatePlayerFormer teamTermViaRef
July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05) Tommy AlbelinCalgary FlamesFree agency[20]
August 7, 2001 (2001-08-07) Ted DruryColumbus Blue JacketsFree agency[18]
October 21, 2001 (2001-10-21) Bruce GardinerColumbus Blue JacketsFree agency[21]
Steve GuollaAtlanta ThrashersFree agency[21]
October 25, 2001 (2001-10-25) Joel BouchardPhoenix CoyotesFree agency[22]
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Players lost

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DatePlayerNew teamVia[c]Ref
June 10, 2001 (2001-06-10) John VanbiesbrouckRetirement (III)[d][24]
July 1, 2001 (2001-07-01) Bryan Duce[e]Contract expiration (UFA)[23]
July 2, 2001 (2001-07-02) Sean O'DonnellBoston BruinsFree agency (V)[26]
July 3, 2001 (2001-07-03) Alexander MogilnyToronto Maple LeafsFree agency (III)[27]
July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05) Ken SuttonNew York IslandersFree agency (III)[28]
July 16, 2001 (2001-07-16) Bob CorkumAtlanta ThrashersFree agency (III)[29]
July 27, 2001 (2001-07-27) Doug StienstraBracknell Bees (BISL)Free agency (UFA)[30]
October 29, 2001 (2001-10-29) Ed WardTimra IK (SHL)Free agency (III)[31]
January 12, 2002 (2002-01-12) Pierre DagenaisFlorida PanthersWaivers[32]
May 22, 2002 (2002-05-22) John VanbiesbrouckRetirement[33]
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Signings

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DatePlayerTermContract typeRef
July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05) Andreas SalomonssonEntry-level[34]
August 8, 2001 (2001-08-08) Bobby Holík1-yearArbitration award[35]
August 16, 2001 (2001-08-16) Petr Sykora2-yearArbitration award[36]
September 12, 2001 (2001-09-12) Ken Daneyko1-yearExtension[37]
September 17, 2001 (2001-09-17) Turner StevensonRe-signing[38]
October 2, 2001 (2001-10-02) Martin Brodeur5-yearExtension[39]
November 16, 2001 (2001-11-16) Scott Stevens3-yearExtension[40]
February 4, 2002 (2002-02-04) John Vanbiesbrouck1-yearRe-signing[41]
June 2, 2002 (2002-06-02) Phil ColeEntry-level[42]
Steve GuollaExtension[42]
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Draft picks

The Devils' draft picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.[43]

Rd # Pick # Player Nat Pos Team (league) Notes
1 28 Adrian Foster  Canada C Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
2 44 Igor Pohanka  Slovakia C Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) [f]
2 48 Tuomas Pihlman  Finland LW JYP (SM-liiga) [f]
2 60 Victor Uchevatov  Russia D Torpedo-2 Yaroslavl (Russian Superleague) [g][h]
3 67 Robin Leblanc  Canada RW Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) [i]
3 72 Brandon Nolan  Canada C Oshawa Generals (OHL) [j][k]
4 128 Andrei Posnov  Russia F Krylya Sovetov (Russian Superleague)
5 163 Andreas Salomonsson  Sweden LW Djurgardens IF (Elitserien)
6 194 James Massen  United States F Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
7 0 No seventh-round pick [l]
8 229 Aaron Voros  Canada RW Victoria Salsa (BCHL) [m]
8 257 Evgeny Gamalei  Russia ? Voskresensk Khimik (Russian Superleague)
9 287 No ninth-round pick [n]

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Notes

  1. [a]
    Salomonsson wore number 15 until Langenbrunner was acquired.
  2. [b]
    Rafalski did not play and was replaced by Chris Chelios of the Detroit Red Wings.[7]
  3. [c]
    In parentheses is the player's free agency group on July 1 if applicable.[23]
  4. [d]
    Vanbiesbrouck came out of retirement on February 4, 2002 to re-sign with New Jersey.
  5. [e]
    Duce retired from professional hockey.[25]
  6. [f]
    The Devils acquired Phoenix's 2001 second-round pick (Igor Pohanka) and Vancouver's 2001 second-round compensatory pick (Tuomas Pihlman) from Florida for St. Louis' 2001 first-round pick (used on Lukas Krajicek) on June 23, 2001. The Devils had originally received the pick from St. Louis in a settlement on January 4, 1999.
  7. [g]
    The Devils acquired the 2001 second-round pick from Ottawa for a 2001 third-round pick (used on Neil Komadoski) and a 2001 third-round compensatory pick (later transferred to Tampa Bay and used on Evgeny Artyhukin) on June 23, 2001.
  8. [h]
    The Devils' original 2001 second-round pick (transferred to Washington and then Tampa Bay, used on Andreas Holmqvist), along with Sheldon Souray and Josh DeWolf, was traded to Montreal for Vladimir Malakhov on March 1, 2000.
  9. [i]
    Compensatory pick. SLAM! Sports coverage
  10. [j]
    The Devils acquired the 2001 third-round pick along with Turner Stevenson from Columbus for Krzysztof Oliwa on June 12, 2000. Nolan never reported for the Devils and was redrafted by Vancouver in the fourth round (111 overall) of the 2003 Draft.
  11. [k]
    The Devils had traded their original 2001 third-round pick (used on Beat Schiess-Forster) to Phoenix for the Coyotes' 2002 third-round pick (Chvatal) on June 23, 2001.
  12. [l]
    The Devils traded their 2001 seventh-round pick (used on Tony Martensson) to Anaheim for Ed Ward on June 12, 2000.
  13. [m]
    The Devils acquired the 2001 eighth-round pick from Tampa Bay for Minnesota's 2000 ninth-round pick (used on Thomas Ziegler) on June 24, 2000. The Devils had originally received the pick from Minnesota, along with Chris Terreri, for Brad Bombardir on June 23, 2000.
  14. [n]
    The Devils traded their 2001 ninth-round pick (used on Juha-Pekka Ketola) and Chris Terreri to the Islanders for John Vanbiesbrouck on March 12, 2001.

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