2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2004–05 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' fifth season in the National Hockey League. The 2004–05 NHL lockout, however, cancelled the entirety of the season.
Syracuse Crunch
A number of players from the Blue Jackets played the year with the team's American Hockey League affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. The Crunch finished the season in fifth place in the seven-team North Division with a 36–33–4–7 record, earning 83 points. However, they failed to qualify for the 2005 Calder Cup playoffsEurope
While some Blue Jackets joined the Crunch during the lockout, others crossed the Atlantic and played hockey in Europe. Reigning joint-Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner Rick Nash played for HC Davos in the National League A in Switzerland, while David Vyborny returned to his native Czech Republic to play with Sparta Prague. Meanwhile, Nikolai Zherdev returned to Russia to play for former club CSKA Moscow.Transactions
The Blue Jackets were involved in the following transactions from June 8, 2004, the day after the deciding game of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, through February 16, 2005, the day the season was officially canceled.Trades
Draft picks
Columubus' draft picks at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | 8 | Alexandre Picard | Lewiston Maineiacs | |
| 2 | 46 | Adam Pineault | Boston College | |
| 2 | 59 | Kyle Wharton | Ottawa 67's | |
| 3 | 93 | Dan LaCosta | Owen Sound Attack | |
| 3 | 96 | Andrei Plekhanov | Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk | |
| 5 | 133 | Petr Pohl | Gatineau Olympiques | |
| 6 | 167 | Robert Page | The Blake School | |
| 6 | 190 | Lennart Petrell | HIFK | |
| 7 | 198 | Justin Vienneau | Shawinigan Cataractes | |
| 8 | 231 | Brian McGuirk | Governor Dummer Academy | |
| 8 | 233 | Matt Greer | White Bear Lake Area High School | |
| 9 | 271 | Grant Clitsome | Nepean Raiders |