2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season
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The 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the team's 12th season in the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] The Blue Jackets' record of 29–46–7[note 1] was the worst record in the NHL for 2011–12 and the first time in franchise history they finished in last place. It also marked the third straight year that they missed the playoffs. Consequently, they had the best chance to receive the first overall selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft lottery, but lost out to the Edmonton Oilers and received the second pick instead.
2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets | |
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Division | 5th Central |
Conference | 15th Western |
2011–12 record | 29–46–7 |
Home record | 17–21–3 |
Road record | 12–25–4 |
Goals for | 202 |
Goals against | 262 |
Team information | |
General manager | Scott Howson |
Coach | Scott Arniel (Oct.–Jan.) Todd Richards (interim, Jan.–Apr.) |
Captain | Rick Nash |
Alternate captains | Jeff Carter (Oct.–Feb.) Derek Dorsett (Feb.–Mar.) Vaclav Prospal (Feb.–Apr.) R. J. Umberger Antoine Vermette (Oct.–Feb.) James Wisniewski (Oct.–Mar.) |
Arena | Nationwide Arena |
Average attendance | 14,660 (80.8%) |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Rick Nash (30) |
Assists | Vaclav Prospal (39) |
Points | Rick Nash (59) |
Penalty minutes | Derek Dorsett (235) |
Plus/minus | Derek MacKenzie (+4) |
Wins | Steve Mason (16) |
Goals against average | Curtis Sanford (2.60) |
The Blue Jackets began the year with the worst start in franchise history and the worst by any team in an NHL season in 19 years. After an 11–25–5 start, head coach Scott Arniel was fired and replaced by assistant coach Todd Richards. The poor season prompted several personnel changes, including the trade of All-Star forward Jeff Carter, who was acquired with much fanfare during the off-season. With the prospect of another rebuild looming the Blue Jackets' captain and best player, Rick Nash, requested to be traded, though he would remain with the team for the entire season.
The team was involved in a controversial loss to the Los Angeles Kings, when the Staples Center clock appeared to freeze at 1.8 seconds allowing the Kings time to score the tying goal, before winning in overtime. During the season Columbus managed only two winning streaks of three or more games. One of which came towards the end of the year helping the Blue Jackets finish with 65 points, the third worst point total in franchise history.