| 1991–92Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5thNorris |
| Conference | 10thCampbell |
| 1991–92 record | 30–43–7 |
| Home record | 21–16–3 |
| Road record | 9–27–4 |
| Goals for | 234 |
| Goals against | 294 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Cliff Fletcher |
| Coach | Tom Watt |
| Captain | Wendel Clark |
| Alternate captains | Todd Gill Gary Leeman (Oct.-Jan.) Bob Rouse |
| Arena | Maple Leaf Gardens |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Glenn Anderson (24) |
| Assists | Doug Gilmour (34) |
| Points | Glenn Anderson (57) |
| Penalty minutes | Bob Halkidis (145) |
| Plus/minus | Doug Gilmour (+13) |
| Wins | Grant Fuhr (25) |
| Goals against average | Felix Potvin (2.29) |
The1991–92Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 75th season in theNational Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
ForwardWendel Clark is named team captain, following the departure of defencemanRob Ramage to theMinnesota North Stars.
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 47 | Yanic Perreault | Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL) | |
| 4 | 69 | Terry Chitaroni | Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL) | |
| 5 | 102 | Alexei Kudashov | Krylya Sovetov (USSR) | |
| 6 | 113 | Jeff Perry | Owen Sound Platers (OHL) | |
| 6 | 120 | Alexander Kuzminski | Sokil Kiev (USSR) | |
| 7 | 135 | Martin Prochazka | Poldi SONP Kladno (Czechoslovakia) | |
| 8 | 160 | Dmitri Mironov | Krylya Sovetov (USSR) | |
| 8 | 164 | Robb McIntyre | United States | Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) |
| 8 | 167 | Tomas Kucharcik | Dukla Jihlava (Czechoslovakia) | |
| 9 | 179 | Guy Lehoux | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) | |
| 10 | 201 | Gary Miller | North Bay Centennials (OHL) | |
| 11 | 223 | Jonathan Kelley | United States | Arlington Catholic High School (USHS-MA) |
| 12 | 245 | Chris O'Rourke | University of Alaska Fairbanks (NCAA Independent) | |
| S | 3 | Patrick McGarry | Dalhousie University (CIAU) | |
| S | 9 | Joe McCarthy | United States | University of Vermont (Hockey East) |
After starting the season with a 2–1 record, a loss to theWashington Capitals on October 9 began what would become a seven-game losing streak. As the losses piled up, two intrepid Leafs fans fromWilfrid Laurier University went so far as to camp out on theirWaterloo rooftop in hopes of inspiring the team to finally win. Enduring poor weather and the scorn of non-Leafs fans across their campus, Brian Gear and Fab Antonelli became minor media celebrities during their quixotic quest.[citation needed] After a disheartening loss to theDetroit Red Wings on October 25, the weary pair were finally able to return to their own beds when the Leafs defeated the Red Wings 6–1 on October 26.[1]
On February 5, 1992, the Leafs scored just 18 seconds into the overtime period to win by a score of 3–2 over theMinnesota North Stars.[2] It would prove to be the fastest overtime goal scored during the 1991–92 regular season.[3]
The Maple Leafs were still in the playoff race with the Minnesota North Stars by mid March, but a 3–5–0 finish to the season ended any playoff hopes. Despite finishing with fewer wins than Toronto, the North Stars clinched the final playoff spot over the Leafs, costing head coach Tom Watt his job.
During the regular season, the Maple Leafs tied theMontreal Canadiens for the fewest short-handed goals allowed, with just five.[4]
Several months after the Maple Leafs hiredCliff Fletcher to be their new general manager, Fletcher made a blockbuster trade with theCalgary Flames (where he had previously been general manager). On January 2, 1992, the Maple Leafs acquiredDoug Gilmour, along withJamie Macoun,Ric Nattress,Kent Manderville andRick Wamsley, in exchange forGary Leeman,Alexander Godynyuk,Jeff Reese,Michel Petit andCraig Berube. The ten-player trade was the largest in NHL history and, statistically speaking, one of the most lopsided.
| GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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| Detroit Red Wings | 80 | 43 | 25 | 12 | 320 | 256 | 98 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 80 | 36 | 29 | 15 | 257 | 236 | 87 |
| St. Louis Blues | 80 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 279 | 266 | 83 |
| Minnesota North Stars | 80 | 32 | 42 | 6 | 246 | 278 | 70 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 80 | 30 | 43 | 7 | 234 | 294 | 67 |
| R | Div | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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| 1 | Detroit Red Wings | NRS | 80 | 43 | 25 | 12 | 320 | 256 | 98 |
| 2 | Vancouver Canucks | SMY | 80 | 42 | 26 | 12 | 285 | 250 | 96 |
| 3 | Chicago Blackhawks | NRS | 80 | 36 | 29 | 15 | 257 | 236 | 87 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Kings | SMY | 80 | 35 | 31 | 14 | 287 | 296 | 84 |
| 5 | St. Louis Blues | NRS | 80 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 279 | 266 | 83 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers | SMY | 80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 295 | 297 | 82 |
| 7 | Winnipeg Jets | SMY | 80 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 251 | 244 | 81 |
| 8 | Calgary Flames | SMY | 80 | 31 | 37 | 12 | 296 | 305 | 74 |
| 9 | Minnesota North Stars | NRS | 80 | 32 | 42 | 6 | 246 | 278 | 70 |
| 10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NRS | 80 | 30 | 43 | 7 | 234 | 294 | 67 |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks | SMY | 80 | 17 | 58 | 5 | 219 | 359 | 39 |
Divisions:NRS – Norris,SMY – Smythe
bold – Qualified for playoffs
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Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Glenn Anderson | 72 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 100 |
| Doug Gilmour | 40 | 15 | 34 | 49 | 32 |
| Peter Zezel | 64 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 26 |
| Wendel Clark | 43 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 123 |
| Brian Bradley | 59 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 48 |
| Mike Bullard | 65 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 40 |
| Daniel Marois | 63 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 76 |
| Mike Krushelnyski | 72 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 72 |
| Rob Pearson | 47 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 58 |
| Gary Leeman | 34 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 44 |
| Lucien DeBlois | 54 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 39 |
| Claude Loiselle | 64 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 102 |
| Mike Foligno | 33 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 50 |
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Dave Ellett | 79 | 18 | 33 | 51 | 95 |
| Bob Rouse | 79 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 97 |
| Todd Gill | 74 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 91 |
| Ric Nattress | 36 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 32 |
| Jamie Macoun | 39 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Michel Petit | 34 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 85 |
| Darryl Shannon | 48 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 23 |
| Alexander Godynyuk | 31 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 59 |
| Bob Halkidis | 46 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 145 |
| Dmitri Mironov | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drake Berehowsky | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Len Esau | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average
| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
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| Grant Fuhr | 66 | 25 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 2.66 |
The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the1991–92 season.
| June 18, 1992 | ToTampa Bay Lightning Brian Bradley |
| June 18, 1992 | ToTampa Bay Lightning Keith Osborne |
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