1991β92 Quebec Nordiques | |
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Division | 5th Adams |
Conference | 11th Wales |
1991β92 record | 20β48β12 |
Home record | 18β19β3 |
Road record | 2β29β9 |
Goals for | 255 |
Goals against | 318 |
Team information | |
General manager | Pierre Page |
Coach |
Dave Chambers Pierre Page |
Captain | Mike Hough |
Alternate captains |
Steven Finn Joe Sakic |
Arena | ColisΓ©e de QuΓ©bec |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Owen Nolan (42) |
Assists | Joe Sakic (65) |
Points | Joe Sakic (94) |
Penalty minutes | Steven Finn (194) |
Plus/minus | Mikhail Tatarinov (+8) |
Wins | Stephane Fiset (7) |
Goals against average | John Tanner (3.47) |
The 1991β92 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 13th season in the National Hockey League.
Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals. Lindros scored 71 goals and 149 points with the Generals during the 1990β91 season, however, he let the Nordiques know that he was not interested in playing for Quebec. Despite this, the Nordiques drafted him, however, the club was unable to sign Lindros. Rather than playing for Quebec for the 1991β92 season, Lindros played for the Canadian national men's hockey team, and then returned to the Generals for the rest of the season.
The Nordiques did make a big signing, as they signed Russian hockey player Valeri Kamensky to a four-year contract to bring him to North America. Kamensky had played with CSKA Moscow since 1985, and had represented the Soviet Union at the 1988 Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal. In 1990β91 with CSKA, Kamensky 20 goals and 46 points in 46 games.
Quebec made a couple of free agent signings, as Doug Smail joined the team from the Minnesota North Stars. Smail split the 1990β91 season between the North Stars and Winnipeg Jets, scoring eight goals and 23 points in 72 games. The Nordiques also signed tough guy John Kordic from the Washington Capitals. Kordic appeared in only ten games during the 1990β91 season, splitting time between the Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs, as he had no points, however, he recorded 110 penalty minutes.
The team named Mike Hough the captain, replacing Steven Finn and Joe Sakic who were co-captains of the club in the 1990β91 season.
After winning their season opener against the Hartford Whalers, Quebec would endure a nine-game winless streak, and quickly fell into last place in the Adams Division with a 1β8β1 record. The team would eventually fall to 3β14β1, and head coach Dave Chambers was relieved of his duties, as general manager Pierre Page took over the coaching duties.
Under Page, the losses would continue to pile up, however, the team did have a five-game unbeaten streak in early December, as they went 4β0β1 during that span. However, the team did go through some very bad losing streaks, as the club went 1β16β2 during a nineteen-game span in January and February, and fell out of the playoff race. The club finished the year with a 20β48β12 record, earning 52 points, which was a six-point improvement from the previous season. The 52 points was the highest total by Quebec since they had 61 points in the 1988β89 season. Also, for the first time since 1987β88, the Nordiques did not finish in last place in the overall standings, as they had 13 more points than the expansion San Jose Sharks.
Joe Sakic had another impressive season, scoring 29 goals and 94 points in 69 games, to lead the team in points. Owen Nolan had a breakout season, scoring a team high 42 goals, while earning 73 points. Mats Sundin also saw improvement in his point totals, as he finished with 33 goals and 76 points in his second NHL season. Greg Paslawski had a surprising season, scoring 28 goals and 45 points for the team.
On defense, Mikhail Tatarinov, who came over to the Nordiques from the Washington Capitals in the off-season, led the team with 11 goals and 38 points. Alexei Gusarov was steady on the blueline, earning 23 points, while Curtis Leschyshyn had 17 points despite missing 38 games due to injuries.
In goal, Ron Tugnutt played the most, as he appeared in 30 games, earning six wins with a GAA of 4.02. Stephane Fiset led the club with seven victories, and had a 3.76 GAA. Jacques Cloutier had six wins and a 3.93 GAA, while John Tanner had a club best 3.47 GAA, however, he had only one victory in fourteen games.
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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Montreal Canadiens | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | 267 | 207 | 93 |
Boston Bruins | 80 | 36 | 32 | 12 | 270 | 275 | 84 |
Buffalo Sabres | 80 | 31 | 37 | 12 | 289 | 299 | 74 |
Hartford Whalers | 80 | 26 | 41 | 13 | 247 | 283 | 65 |
Quebec Nordiques | 80 | 20 | 48 | 12 | 255 | 318 | 52 |
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | W | October 5, 1991 | 4β2 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 1β0β0 |
2 | L | October 8, 1991 | 5β6 | @ New Jersey Devils ( 1991β92) | 1β1β0 |
3 | L | October 10, 1991 | 2β3 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1991β92) | 1β2β0 |
4 | L | October 12, 1991 | 4β5 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 1β3β0 |
5 | T | October 13, 1991 | 1β1 OT | New York Islanders ( 1991β92) | 1β3β1 |
6 | L | October 17, 1991 | 3β5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1991β92) | 1β4β1 |
7 | L | October 19, 1991 | 1β6 | Detroit Red Wings ( 1991β92) | 1β5β1 |
8 | L | October 23, 1991 | 2β3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 1β6β1 |
9 | L | October 24, 1991 | 0β5 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 1β7β1 |
10 | L | October 26, 1991 | 3β5 | New York Rangers ( 1991β92) | 1β8β1 |
11 | W | October 29, 1991 | 7β2 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1991β92) | 2β8β1 |
12 | L | October 31, 1991 | 4β5 | @ New York Rangers ( 1991β92) | 2β9β1 |
13 | W | November 2, 1991 | 6β3 | San Jose Sharks ( 1991β92) | 3β9β1 |
14 | L | November 7, 1991 | 2β4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks ( 1991β92) | 3β10β1 |
15 | L | November 10, 1991 | 3β10 | Washington Capitals ( 1991β92) | 3β11β1 |
16 | L | November 12, 1991 | 4β5 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 3β12β1 |
17 | L | November 14, 1991 | 2β5 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 3β13β1 |
18 | L | November 16, 1991 | 2β6 | Edmonton Oilers ( 1991β92) | 3β14β1 |
19 | L | November 18, 1991 | 3β7 | Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1991β92) | 3β15β1 |
20 | W | November 21, 1991 | 5β2 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 4β15β1 |
21 | L | November 23, 1991 | 3β5 | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 4β16β1 |
22 | W | November 25, 1991 | 5β2 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 5β16β1 |
23 | T | November 27, 1991 | 4β4 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 5β16β2 |
24 | L | November 28, 1991 | 2β5 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1991β92) | 5β17β2 |
25 | W | November 30, 1991 | 4β3 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 6β17β2 |
26 | W | December 3, 1991 | 3β0 | Vancouver Canucks ( 1991β92) | 7β17β2 |
27 | T | December 5, 1991 | 2β2 OT | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 7β17β3 |
28 | W | December 7, 1991 | 7β5 | Los Angeles Kings ( 1991β92) | 8β17β3 |
29 | W | December 10, 1991 | 5β2 | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 9β17β3 |
30 | L | December 12, 1991 | 1β4 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1991β92) | 9β18β3 |
31 | L | December 14, 1991 | 2β4 | St. Louis Blues ( 1991β92) | 9β19β3 |
32 | L | December 17, 1991 | 1β3 | @ Washington Capitals ( 1991β92) | 9β20β3 |
33 | T | December 19, 1991 | 5β5 OT | @ Calgary Flames ( 1991β92) | 9β20β4 |
34 | L | December 21, 1991 | 1β4 | @ San Jose Sharks ( 1991β92) | 9β21β4 |
35 | T | December 22, 1991 | 6β6 OT | @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1991β92) | 9β21β5 |
36 | L | December 26, 1991 | 1β4 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 9β22β5 |
37 | W | December 28, 1991 | 4β1 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 10β22β5 |
38 | W | December 30, 1991 | 5β2 | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1991β92) | 11β22β5 |
39 | L | January 2, 1992 | 1β4 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 11β23β5 |
40 | L | January 4, 1992 | 2β5 | @ New York Islanders ( 1991β92) | 11β24β5 |
41 | L | January 8, 1992 | 2β4 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 11β25β5 |
42 | L | January 9, 1992 | 4β5 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 11β26β5 |
43 | L | January 11, 1992 | 2β7 | New York Rangers ( 1991β92) | 11β27β5 |
44 | L | January 14, 1992 | 3β5 | Calgary Flames ( 1991β92) | 11β28β5 |
45 | L | January 21, 1992 | 3β5 | Vancouver Canucks ( 1991β92) | 11β29β5 |
46 | L | January 23, 1992 | 2β4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks ( 1991β92) | 11β30β5 |
47 | W | January 25, 1992 | 2β1 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1991β92) | 12β30β5 |
48 | L | January 28, 1992 | 2β4 | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 12β31β5 |
49 | L | January 29, 1992 | 2β5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1991β92) | 12β32β5 |
50 | T | January 31, 1992 | 4β4 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1991β92) | 12β32β6 |
51 | L | February 2, 1992 | 2β8 | @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1991β92) | 12β33β6 |
52 | L | February 5, 1992 | 3β5 | @ Calgary Flames ( 1991β92) | 12β34β6 |
53 | L | February 8, 1992 | 0β3 | Philadelphia Flyers ( 1991β92) | 12β35β6 |
54 | L | February 9, 1992 | 1β2 | New Jersey Devils ( 1991β92) | 12β36β6 |
55 | L | February 11, 1992 | 3β4 | Washington Capitals ( 1991β92) | 12β37β6 |
56 | L | February 13, 1992 | 2β3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1991β92) | 12β38β6 |
57 | T | February 15, 1992 | 4β4 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 12β38β7 |
58 | W | February 18, 1992 | 4β0 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1991β92) | 13β38β7 |
59 | T | February 20, 1992 | 4β4 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1991β92) | 13β38β8 |
60 | L | February 22, 1992 | 0β4 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 13β39β8 |
61 | T | February 23, 1992 | 3β3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 13β39β9 |
62 | L | February 26, 1992 | 4β7 | @ San Jose Sharks ( 1991β92) | 13β40β9 |
63 | L | February 27, 1992 | 2β4 | @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1991β92) | 13β41β9 |
64 | T | March 3, 1992 | 4β4 OT | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 13β41β10 |
65 | W | March 5, 1992 | 10β4 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 14β41β10 |
66 | T | March 7, 1992 | 4β4 OT | Detroit Red Wings ( 1991β92) | 14β41β11 |
67 | W | March 9, 1992 | 2β0 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 15β41β11 |
68 | W | March 11, 1992 | 5β4 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 16β41β11 |
69 | L | March 14, 1992 | 4β5 OT | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 16β42β11 |
70 | L | March 15, 1992 | 4β6 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 16β43β11 |
71 | L | March 17, 1992 | 3β4 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1991β92) | 16β44β11 |
72 | L | March 19, 1992 | 3β6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1991β92) | 16β45β11 |
73 | W | March 21, 1992 | 4β2 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1991β92) | 17β45β11 |
74 | W | March 24, 1992 | 5β2 | New York Islanders ( 1991β92) | 18β45β11 |
75 | L | March 26, 1992 | 4β5 OT | Chicago Blackhawks ( 1991β92) | 18β46β11 |
76 | L | March 28, 1992 | 2β5 | @ New Jersey Devils ( 1991β92) | 18β47β11 |
77 | L | March 31, 1992 | 4β5 OT | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 18β48β11 |
78 | T | April 12, 1992 | 1β1 OT | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 18β48β12 |
79 | W | April 14, 1992 | 7β3 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 19β48β12 |
80 | W | April 15, 1992 | 4β3 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 20β48β12 |
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The Nordiques were involved in the following transactions during the 1991β92 season.
September 3, 1991 | To
New York Rangers Cash |
To
Quebec Nordiques Stephane Guerard |
September 25, 1991 | To
Chicago Blackhawks Ryan McGill |
To
Quebec Nordiques Mike Dagenais |
October 22, 1991 | To
Winnipeg Jets Shawn Anderson |
To
Quebec Nordiques Sergei Kharin |
February 18, 1992 | To
Chicago Blackhawks Future Considerations |
To
Quebec Nordiques John Tonelli |
March 7, 1992 | To
San Jose Sharks Don Barber |
To
Quebec Nordiques Murray Garbutt |
March 8, 1992 | To
Minnesota North Stars Kip Miller |
To
Quebec Nordiques Steve Maltais |
March 10, 1992 | To
Edmonton Oilers Ron Tugnutt Brad Zavisha |
To
Quebec Nordiques Martin Rucinsky |
March 10, 1992 | To
Calgary Flames Greg Smyth |
To
Quebec Nordiques Martin Simard |
March 10, 1992 | To
Pittsburgh Penguins Bryan Fogarty |
To
Quebec Nordiques Scott Young |
June 15, 1992 | To
Detroit Red Wings Cash |
To
Quebec Nordiques Doug Crossman Dennis Vial |
June 19, 1992 | To
Tampa Bay Lightning Martin Simard |
To
Quebec Nordiques Tim Hunter |
November 12, 1991 | From
Winnipeg Jets Don Barber |
February 27, 1992 | From
St. Louis Blues Gino Cavallini |
June 18, 1992 | To
Tampa Bay Lightning Doug Crossman |
June 18, 1992 | To
Tampa Bay Lightning Steve Maltais |
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Quebec's draft picks from the 1991 NHL Entry Draft which was held at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.
Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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1 | 1 | Eric Lindros | ![]() |
Oshawa Generals ( OHL) |
2 | 23 | Rene Corbet | ![]() |
Drummondville Voltigeurs ( QMJHL) |
3 | 46 | Rich Brennan | ![]() |
Tabor Academy (USHS-MA) |
4 | 68 | Dave Karpa | ![]() |
Ferris State University ( WCHA) |
5 | 90 | Patrick Labrecque | ![]() |
Saint-Jean Lynx (QMJHL) |
5 | 103 | Bill Lindsay | ![]() |
Tri-City Americans ( WHL) |
7 | 134 | Mikael Johansson | ![]() |
DjurgΓ₯rdens IF (Sweden) |
8 | 156 | Janne Laukkanen | ![]() |
Lahti (Finland) |
8 | 157 | Aaron Asp | ![]() |
Ferris State University (WCHA) |
9 | 178 | Adam Bartell | ![]() |
Niagara Scenic (NAJHL) |
9 | 188 | Brent Brekke | ![]() |
Western Michigan University ( CCHA) |
10 | 200 | Paul Koch | ![]() |
Omaha Lancers ( USHL) |
11 | 222 | Doug Friedman | ![]() |
Boston University ( Hockey East) |
12 | 244 | Eric Meloche | ![]() |
Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
S | 2 | Dave Trombley | ![]() |
Clarkson University ( ECAC) |
S | 8 | Chris Hynnes | ![]() |
Colorado College (WCHA) |
1991β92 Quebec Nordiques | |
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Division | 5th Adams |
Conference | 11th Wales |
1991β92 record | 20β48β12 |
Home record | 18β19β3 |
Road record | 2β29β9 |
Goals for | 255 |
Goals against | 318 |
Team information | |
General manager | Pierre Page |
Coach |
Dave Chambers Pierre Page |
Captain | Mike Hough |
Alternate captains |
Steven Finn Joe Sakic |
Arena | ColisΓ©e de QuΓ©bec |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Owen Nolan (42) |
Assists | Joe Sakic (65) |
Points | Joe Sakic (94) |
Penalty minutes | Steven Finn (194) |
Plus/minus | Mikhail Tatarinov (+8) |
Wins | Stephane Fiset (7) |
Goals against average | John Tanner (3.47) |
The 1991β92 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 13th season in the National Hockey League.
Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals. Lindros scored 71 goals and 149 points with the Generals during the 1990β91 season, however, he let the Nordiques know that he was not interested in playing for Quebec. Despite this, the Nordiques drafted him, however, the club was unable to sign Lindros. Rather than playing for Quebec for the 1991β92 season, Lindros played for the Canadian national men's hockey team, and then returned to the Generals for the rest of the season.
The Nordiques did make a big signing, as they signed Russian hockey player Valeri Kamensky to a four-year contract to bring him to North America. Kamensky had played with CSKA Moscow since 1985, and had represented the Soviet Union at the 1988 Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal. In 1990β91 with CSKA, Kamensky 20 goals and 46 points in 46 games.
Quebec made a couple of free agent signings, as Doug Smail joined the team from the Minnesota North Stars. Smail split the 1990β91 season between the North Stars and Winnipeg Jets, scoring eight goals and 23 points in 72 games. The Nordiques also signed tough guy John Kordic from the Washington Capitals. Kordic appeared in only ten games during the 1990β91 season, splitting time between the Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs, as he had no points, however, he recorded 110 penalty minutes.
The team named Mike Hough the captain, replacing Steven Finn and Joe Sakic who were co-captains of the club in the 1990β91 season.
After winning their season opener against the Hartford Whalers, Quebec would endure a nine-game winless streak, and quickly fell into last place in the Adams Division with a 1β8β1 record. The team would eventually fall to 3β14β1, and head coach Dave Chambers was relieved of his duties, as general manager Pierre Page took over the coaching duties.
Under Page, the losses would continue to pile up, however, the team did have a five-game unbeaten streak in early December, as they went 4β0β1 during that span. However, the team did go through some very bad losing streaks, as the club went 1β16β2 during a nineteen-game span in January and February, and fell out of the playoff race. The club finished the year with a 20β48β12 record, earning 52 points, which was a six-point improvement from the previous season. The 52 points was the highest total by Quebec since they had 61 points in the 1988β89 season. Also, for the first time since 1987β88, the Nordiques did not finish in last place in the overall standings, as they had 13 more points than the expansion San Jose Sharks.
Joe Sakic had another impressive season, scoring 29 goals and 94 points in 69 games, to lead the team in points. Owen Nolan had a breakout season, scoring a team high 42 goals, while earning 73 points. Mats Sundin also saw improvement in his point totals, as he finished with 33 goals and 76 points in his second NHL season. Greg Paslawski had a surprising season, scoring 28 goals and 45 points for the team.
On defense, Mikhail Tatarinov, who came over to the Nordiques from the Washington Capitals in the off-season, led the team with 11 goals and 38 points. Alexei Gusarov was steady on the blueline, earning 23 points, while Curtis Leschyshyn had 17 points despite missing 38 games due to injuries.
In goal, Ron Tugnutt played the most, as he appeared in 30 games, earning six wins with a GAA of 4.02. Stephane Fiset led the club with seven victories, and had a 3.76 GAA. Jacques Cloutier had six wins and a 3.93 GAA, while John Tanner had a club best 3.47 GAA, however, he had only one victory in fourteen games.
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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Montreal Canadiens | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | 267 | 207 | 93 |
Boston Bruins | 80 | 36 | 32 | 12 | 270 | 275 | 84 |
Buffalo Sabres | 80 | 31 | 37 | 12 | 289 | 299 | 74 |
Hartford Whalers | 80 | 26 | 41 | 13 | 247 | 283 | 65 |
Quebec Nordiques | 80 | 20 | 48 | 12 | 255 | 318 | 52 |
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | W | October 5, 1991 | 4β2 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 1β0β0 |
2 | L | October 8, 1991 | 5β6 | @ New Jersey Devils ( 1991β92) | 1β1β0 |
3 | L | October 10, 1991 | 2β3 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1991β92) | 1β2β0 |
4 | L | October 12, 1991 | 4β5 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 1β3β0 |
5 | T | October 13, 1991 | 1β1 OT | New York Islanders ( 1991β92) | 1β3β1 |
6 | L | October 17, 1991 | 3β5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1991β92) | 1β4β1 |
7 | L | October 19, 1991 | 1β6 | Detroit Red Wings ( 1991β92) | 1β5β1 |
8 | L | October 23, 1991 | 2β3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 1β6β1 |
9 | L | October 24, 1991 | 0β5 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 1β7β1 |
10 | L | October 26, 1991 | 3β5 | New York Rangers ( 1991β92) | 1β8β1 |
11 | W | October 29, 1991 | 7β2 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1991β92) | 2β8β1 |
12 | L | October 31, 1991 | 4β5 | @ New York Rangers ( 1991β92) | 2β9β1 |
13 | W | November 2, 1991 | 6β3 | San Jose Sharks ( 1991β92) | 3β9β1 |
14 | L | November 7, 1991 | 2β4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks ( 1991β92) | 3β10β1 |
15 | L | November 10, 1991 | 3β10 | Washington Capitals ( 1991β92) | 3β11β1 |
16 | L | November 12, 1991 | 4β5 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 3β12β1 |
17 | L | November 14, 1991 | 2β5 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 3β13β1 |
18 | L | November 16, 1991 | 2β6 | Edmonton Oilers ( 1991β92) | 3β14β1 |
19 | L | November 18, 1991 | 3β7 | Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1991β92) | 3β15β1 |
20 | W | November 21, 1991 | 5β2 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 4β15β1 |
21 | L | November 23, 1991 | 3β5 | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 4β16β1 |
22 | W | November 25, 1991 | 5β2 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 5β16β1 |
23 | T | November 27, 1991 | 4β4 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 5β16β2 |
24 | L | November 28, 1991 | 2β5 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1991β92) | 5β17β2 |
25 | W | November 30, 1991 | 4β3 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 6β17β2 |
26 | W | December 3, 1991 | 3β0 | Vancouver Canucks ( 1991β92) | 7β17β2 |
27 | T | December 5, 1991 | 2β2 OT | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 7β17β3 |
28 | W | December 7, 1991 | 7β5 | Los Angeles Kings ( 1991β92) | 8β17β3 |
29 | W | December 10, 1991 | 5β2 | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 9β17β3 |
30 | L | December 12, 1991 | 1β4 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1991β92) | 9β18β3 |
31 | L | December 14, 1991 | 2β4 | St. Louis Blues ( 1991β92) | 9β19β3 |
32 | L | December 17, 1991 | 1β3 | @ Washington Capitals ( 1991β92) | 9β20β3 |
33 | T | December 19, 1991 | 5β5 OT | @ Calgary Flames ( 1991β92) | 9β20β4 |
34 | L | December 21, 1991 | 1β4 | @ San Jose Sharks ( 1991β92) | 9β21β4 |
35 | T | December 22, 1991 | 6β6 OT | @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1991β92) | 9β21β5 |
36 | L | December 26, 1991 | 1β4 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 9β22β5 |
37 | W | December 28, 1991 | 4β1 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 10β22β5 |
38 | W | December 30, 1991 | 5β2 | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1991β92) | 11β22β5 |
39 | L | January 2, 1992 | 1β4 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 11β23β5 |
40 | L | January 4, 1992 | 2β5 | @ New York Islanders ( 1991β92) | 11β24β5 |
41 | L | January 8, 1992 | 2β4 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 11β25β5 |
42 | L | January 9, 1992 | 4β5 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 11β26β5 |
43 | L | January 11, 1992 | 2β7 | New York Rangers ( 1991β92) | 11β27β5 |
44 | L | January 14, 1992 | 3β5 | Calgary Flames ( 1991β92) | 11β28β5 |
45 | L | January 21, 1992 | 3β5 | Vancouver Canucks ( 1991β92) | 11β29β5 |
46 | L | January 23, 1992 | 2β4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks ( 1991β92) | 11β30β5 |
47 | W | January 25, 1992 | 2β1 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1991β92) | 12β30β5 |
48 | L | January 28, 1992 | 2β4 | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 12β31β5 |
49 | L | January 29, 1992 | 2β5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1991β92) | 12β32β5 |
50 | T | January 31, 1992 | 4β4 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1991β92) | 12β32β6 |
51 | L | February 2, 1992 | 2β8 | @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1991β92) | 12β33β6 |
52 | L | February 5, 1992 | 3β5 | @ Calgary Flames ( 1991β92) | 12β34β6 |
53 | L | February 8, 1992 | 0β3 | Philadelphia Flyers ( 1991β92) | 12β35β6 |
54 | L | February 9, 1992 | 1β2 | New Jersey Devils ( 1991β92) | 12β36β6 |
55 | L | February 11, 1992 | 3β4 | Washington Capitals ( 1991β92) | 12β37β6 |
56 | L | February 13, 1992 | 2β3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1991β92) | 12β38β6 |
57 | T | February 15, 1992 | 4β4 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 12β38β7 |
58 | W | February 18, 1992 | 4β0 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1991β92) | 13β38β7 |
59 | T | February 20, 1992 | 4β4 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1991β92) | 13β38β8 |
60 | L | February 22, 1992 | 0β4 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 13β39β8 |
61 | T | February 23, 1992 | 3β3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 13β39β9 |
62 | L | February 26, 1992 | 4β7 | @ San Jose Sharks ( 1991β92) | 13β40β9 |
63 | L | February 27, 1992 | 2β4 | @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1991β92) | 13β41β9 |
64 | T | March 3, 1992 | 4β4 OT | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 13β41β10 |
65 | W | March 5, 1992 | 10β4 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 14β41β10 |
66 | T | March 7, 1992 | 4β4 OT | Detroit Red Wings ( 1991β92) | 14β41β11 |
67 | W | March 9, 1992 | 2β0 | Hartford Whalers ( 1991β92) | 15β41β11 |
68 | W | March 11, 1992 | 5β4 | Montreal Canadiens ( 1991β92) | 16β41β11 |
69 | L | March 14, 1992 | 4β5 OT | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 16β42β11 |
70 | L | March 15, 1992 | 4β6 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 16β43β11 |
71 | L | March 17, 1992 | 3β4 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1991β92) | 16β44β11 |
72 | L | March 19, 1992 | 3β6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1991β92) | 16β45β11 |
73 | W | March 21, 1992 | 4β2 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1991β92) | 17β45β11 |
74 | W | March 24, 1992 | 5β2 | New York Islanders ( 1991β92) | 18β45β11 |
75 | L | March 26, 1992 | 4β5 OT | Chicago Blackhawks ( 1991β92) | 18β46β11 |
76 | L | March 28, 1992 | 2β5 | @ New Jersey Devils ( 1991β92) | 18β47β11 |
77 | L | March 31, 1992 | 4β5 OT | Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 18β48β11 |
78 | T | April 12, 1992 | 1β1 OT | @ Boston Bruins ( 1991β92) | 18β48β12 |
79 | W | April 14, 1992 | 7β3 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 19β48β12 |
80 | W | April 15, 1992 | 4β3 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1991β92) | 20β48β12 |
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The Nordiques were involved in the following transactions during the 1991β92 season.
September 3, 1991 | To
New York Rangers Cash |
To
Quebec Nordiques Stephane Guerard |
September 25, 1991 | To
Chicago Blackhawks Ryan McGill |
To
Quebec Nordiques Mike Dagenais |
October 22, 1991 | To
Winnipeg Jets Shawn Anderson |
To
Quebec Nordiques Sergei Kharin |
February 18, 1992 | To
Chicago Blackhawks Future Considerations |
To
Quebec Nordiques John Tonelli |
March 7, 1992 | To
San Jose Sharks Don Barber |
To
Quebec Nordiques Murray Garbutt |
March 8, 1992 | To
Minnesota North Stars Kip Miller |
To
Quebec Nordiques Steve Maltais |
March 10, 1992 | To
Edmonton Oilers Ron Tugnutt Brad Zavisha |
To
Quebec Nordiques Martin Rucinsky |
March 10, 1992 | To
Calgary Flames Greg Smyth |
To
Quebec Nordiques Martin Simard |
March 10, 1992 | To
Pittsburgh Penguins Bryan Fogarty |
To
Quebec Nordiques Scott Young |
June 15, 1992 | To
Detroit Red Wings Cash |
To
Quebec Nordiques Doug Crossman Dennis Vial |
June 19, 1992 | To
Tampa Bay Lightning Martin Simard |
To
Quebec Nordiques Tim Hunter |
November 12, 1991 | From
Winnipeg Jets Don Barber |
February 27, 1992 | From
St. Louis Blues Gino Cavallini |
June 18, 1992 | To
Tampa Bay Lightning Doug Crossman |
June 18, 1992 | To
Tampa Bay Lightning Steve Maltais |
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Quebec's draft picks from the 1991 NHL Entry Draft which was held at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.
Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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1 | 1 | Eric Lindros | ![]() |
Oshawa Generals ( OHL) |
2 | 23 | Rene Corbet | ![]() |
Drummondville Voltigeurs ( QMJHL) |
3 | 46 | Rich Brennan | ![]() |
Tabor Academy (USHS-MA) |
4 | 68 | Dave Karpa | ![]() |
Ferris State University ( WCHA) |
5 | 90 | Patrick Labrecque | ![]() |
Saint-Jean Lynx (QMJHL) |
5 | 103 | Bill Lindsay | ![]() |
Tri-City Americans ( WHL) |
7 | 134 | Mikael Johansson | ![]() |
DjurgΓ₯rdens IF (Sweden) |
8 | 156 | Janne Laukkanen | ![]() |
Lahti (Finland) |
8 | 157 | Aaron Asp | ![]() |
Ferris State University (WCHA) |
9 | 178 | Adam Bartell | ![]() |
Niagara Scenic (NAJHL) |
9 | 188 | Brent Brekke | ![]() |
Western Michigan University ( CCHA) |
10 | 200 | Paul Koch | ![]() |
Omaha Lancers ( USHL) |
11 | 222 | Doug Friedman | ![]() |
Boston University ( Hockey East) |
12 | 244 | Eric Meloche | ![]() |
Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
S | 2 | Dave Trombley | ![]() |
Clarkson University ( ECAC) |
S | 8 | Chris Hynnes | ![]() |
Colorado College (WCHA) |