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2004-05 Lockout

The 2004–05 St. Louis Blues season was cancelled due to the NHL lockout.

The 2004–05 St. Louis Blues season was the 38th for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. However, its games were cancelled because of the lockout, that lasted from September 16, 2004 until July 22, 2005.

Quick Facts

Head coach appointed
Mike Kitchen (2005-06 season)
General manager at time
Larry Pleau

Lore & Background

The Blues preseason and regular season schedules were announced on July 14, 2004. The season was officially cancelled on February 16, 2005.

Reader's Guide

The Blues had a scheduled 82-game regular season and a 6-game preseason, all of which were cancelled due to the lockout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Blues play any games in 2004-05?

No games were played because the entire NHL season was cancelled due to a labor dispute. This remains the only year in franchise history where zero regular-season or playoff contests occurred.

When did the lockout start and stop?

The work stoppage began on September 16, 2004, and all activity remained suspended until July 13, 2005. Negotiations between owners and players finally resolved the conflict after nearly a full year of silence.

Who was the head coach during this time?

Rick Tocchet was named head coach in May 2005 just before play resumed following the dispute. Dave Hunt continued to serve as General Manager throughout the duration of the lockout period.

Why is this season unique for St Louis fans?

It is unique because it represents a complete void in on-ice activity for the entire calendar year. Unlike other delays, this era resulted in no hockey being played by the Blues at all.

What happened to player contracts then?

Players were left without active contracts and could not earn salaries while negotiations stalled. The league-wide impasse prevented any roster transactions until the new agreement was signed in July.

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