1981 NHL entry draft
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The 1981 NHL entry draft was the 19th NHL entry draft. It was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League (NHL) teams selected 211 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1980–81 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players selected.
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Chris Chelios, who retired after the 2009–10 season.
Selections by round
Below are listed the selections in the 1981 NHL entry draft. Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.
Round one
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Hawerchuk (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) | |
| 2 | Doug Smith (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings (from Detroit) | Ottawa 67's (OMJHL) | |
| 3 | Bobby Carpenter (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals (from Colorado) | St. John's School (USHS-MA) | |
| 4 | Ron Francis (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 5 | Joe Cirella (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies (from Washington) | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 6 | Jim Benning (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs | Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) | |
| 7 | Mark Hunter (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens (from Pittsburgh) | Brantford Alexanders (OMJHL) | |
| 8 | Grant Fuhr (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | |
| 9 | James Patrick (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Prince Albert Raiders (SJHL) | |
| 10 | Garth Butcher (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | Regina Pats (WHL) | |
| 11 | Randy Moller (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) | |
| 12 | Tony Tanti (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 13 | Ron Meighan (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL) | |
| 14 | Normand Leveille (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | |
| 15 | Al MacInnis (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Kitchener Rangers (OMJHL) | |
| 16 | Steve Smith (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 17 | Jiri Dudacek (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | HC Kladno (Czechoslovakia) | |
| 18 | Gilbert Delorme (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens (from Los Angeles) | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | |
| 19 | Jan Ingman (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Färjestad BK (Sweden) | |
| 20 | Marty Ruff (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) | |
| 21 | Paul Boutilier (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 1)
1.* The Detroit Red Wings' first round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on August 22, 1979 that sent the right to Dale McCourt to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Andre St. Laurent, 1st round pick in 1980 NHL entry draft and Kings' option of a 2nd round pick in 1980 NHL entry draft or 1st round pick in 1981 NHL entry draft. Kings optioned for this pick.
2.* The Colorado Rockies' first round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 10, 1981 that sent the 5th overall pick and 26th overall pick to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for the 45th overall pick and this pick.
3.* The Washington Capitals' first round pick went to the Colorado Rockies as the result of a trade on June 10, 1981 that sent the 3rd overall pick and the 45th overall pick to the Washington Capitals in exchange for 26th overall pick and this pick.
4.* The Pittsburgh Penguins' first round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on October 18, 1978 that sent Rod Schutt to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for this pick.
5.* The Los Angeles Kings' first round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on October 5, 1978 that sent Murray Wilson and the 1st round pick in 1979 to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for this pick.
Round two
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Scott Arniel (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) | |
| 23 | Claude Loiselle (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Windsor Spitfires (OMJHL) | |
| 24 | Gary Yaremchuk (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Colorado) | Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) | |
| 25 | Kevin Griffin (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks (from Hartford) | Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) | |
| 26 | Rich Chernomaz (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies (from Washington) | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | |
| 27 | Dave Donnelly (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars (from Toronto) | St. Albert Saints (AJHL) | |
| 28 | Steve Gatzos (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 29 | Todd Strueby (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Regina Pats (WHL) | |
| 30 | Jan Erixon (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Skellefteå AIK (Sweden) | |
| 31 | Mike Sands (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars (from Vancouver) | Sudbury Wolves (OMJHL) | |
| 32 | Lars Eriksson (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens (from Quebec) | Brynäs IF (Sweden) | |
| 33 | Tom Hirsch (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars (from Chicago) | Patrick Henry High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 34 | Dave Preuss (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | St. Thomas Academy (USHS-MN) | |
| 35 | Luc Dufour (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | |
| 36 | Hakan Nordin (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues (from Calgary) | Färjestad BK (Sweden) | |
| 37 | Rich Costello (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Nantick High School (USHS-MA) | |
| 38 | Hannu Virta (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | TPS (Finland) | |
| 39 | Dean Kennedy (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | |
| 40 | Chris Chelios (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Moose Jaw Canucks (SJHL) | |
| 41 | Jali Wahlsten (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars (from St. Louis) | TPS (Finland) | |
| 42 | Gord Dineen (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 2)
1.* The Colorado Rockies' second round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on October 19, 1978 that sent Jack Valiquette to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for this pick.
2.* The Hartford Whalers' second round pick went to the Chicago Black Hawks as the result of a trade on June 19, 1980 that sent Mike Veisor to the Hartford Whalers in exchange for this pick.
3.* The Washington Capitals' second round pick went to the Colorado Rockies as the result of a trade on June 10, 1981 that sent the 3rd overall pick and the 45th overall pick to the Washington Capitals in exchange for 5th overall pick and this pick.
4.* The Toronto Maple Leafs' second round pick went to the Minnesota North Stars as the result of a trade on March 10, 1981 that sent Ron Zanussi and the 55th overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for this pick.
5.* The Vancouver Canucks' second round pick went to the Minnesota North Stars as the result of a trade on December 10, 1979 that sent Olov Brasar to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for this pick.
6.* The Quebec Nordiques' second round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 9, 1979 that Quebec Nordiques promise to take Dan Geoffrion and/or Alain Cote, rather than Marc Tardif and/or Richard David in 1979 NHL expansion draft in exchange for the third round pick in 1980 and this pick.
7.* The Chicago Black Hawks' second round pick went to the Minnesota North Stars as the result of a trade on December 29, 1980 that sent Glen Sharpley to the Chicago Black Hawks in exchange for Ken Solheim and this pick.
8.* The Calgary Flames' second round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on October 10, 1979 that sent Garry Unger to the Atlanta Flames in exchange for Ed Kea, Don Laurence, and this pick. The Atlanta franchise relocated to Calgary for the 1980–81 NHL season.
9.* The St. Louis Blues' second round pick went to the Minnesota North Stars as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978 that sent Bob Stewart and future considerations (Harvey Bennett) to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for this pick.
Round three
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Jyrki Seppa (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Ilves (Finland) | |
| 44 | Corrado Micalef (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) | |
| 45 | Eric Calder (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals (from Colorado) | Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) | |
| 46 | Dieter Hegen (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens (from Hartford) | EVS Kaufbeuren (West Germany) | |
| 47 | Barry Tabobondung (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers (from Washington) | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 48 | Uli Hiemer (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies (from Toronto) | EV Fussen (West Germany) | |
| 49 | Tom Thornbury (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL) | |
| 50 | Peter Sundstrom (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers (from Edmonton) | IF Björklöven (Sweden) | |
| 51 | Mark Morrison (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | |
| 52 | Jean-Marc Lanthier (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | Sorel Eperviers (QMJHL) | |
| 53 | Jean-Marc Gaulin (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Sorel Eperviers (QMJHL) | |
| 54 | Darrel Anholt (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Calgary Wranglers (WHL) | |
| 55 | Ernie Godden (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Minnesota) | Windsor Spitfires (OMJHL) | |
| 56 | Mike Vernon (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames (from Boston) | Calgary Wranglers (WHL) | |
| 57 | Ron Handy (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders (from Calgary) | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 58 | Ken Strong (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Peterborough Petes (OMJHL) | |
| 59 | Jim Aldred (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | Kingston Canadiens (OMJHL) | |
| 60 | Colin Chisholm (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres (from Los Angeles) | Calgary Wranglers (WHL) | |
| 61 | Paul MacDermid (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers (from Montreal) | Windsor Spitfires (OMJHL) | |
| 62 | Gord Donnelly (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) | |
| 63 | Neal Coulter (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Toronto Marlboros (OMJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 3)
1.* The Colorado Rockies' third round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 10, 1981 that sent the 5th overall pick and the 26th overall pick to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for 3rd overall pick and this pick.
2.* The Hartford Whalers' third round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 5, 1980 that sent Rick Meagher, the 61st overall pick, and the 103rd overall pick to the Hartford Whalers in exchange for the 88th overall pick and this pick.
3.* The Washington Capitals' third round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on August 16, 1979 that sent Wayne Stephenson to the Washington Capitals in exchange for this pick.
4.* The Toronto Maple Leafs' third round pick went to the Colorado Rockies as the result of a trade on June 30, 1981 that sent Rene Robert to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for this pick.
5.* The Edmonton Oilers' third round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on March 11, 1980 that sent Don Murdoch to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Cam Connor and this pick.
6.* The Minnesota North Stars' third round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on March 10, 1981 that sent the 27th overall pick to the Minnesota North Stars in exchange for Ron Zanussi and this pick.
7.* The Boston Bruins' third round pick went to the Calgary Flames as the result of a trade on June 2, 1980 that sent Jim Craig to the Boston Bruins in exchange for the second round pick in 1980 and this pick.
8.* The Calgary Flames' third round pick went to the New York Islanders as the result of a trade on October 9, 1980 that sent Alex McKendry to the Calgary Flames in exchange for this pick.
9.* The Los Angeles Kings' third round pick went to the Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on March 10, 1981 that sent Rick Martin to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the first round pick in 1983 and this pick.
10.* The Montreal Canadiens' third round pick went to the Hartford Whalers as the result of a trade on June 5, 1980 that sent the 46th overall pick and the 88th overall pick to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Rick Meagher, the 103rd overall pick, and this pick.
Round four
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Kirk McCaskill (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | University of Vermont (ECAC) | |
| 65 | Dave Michayluk (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers (from Detroit) | Regina Pats (WHL) | |
| 66 | Gus Greco (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | Windsor Spitfires (OMJHL) | |
| 67 | Mike Hoffman (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers | Brantford Alexanders (OMJHL) | |
| 68 | Tony Kellin (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | Grand Rapids High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 69 | Terry Tait (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars (from Toronto) | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 70 | Norm Schmidt (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 71 | Paul Houck (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Kelowna Buckaroos (BCHL) | |
| 72 | John Vanbiesbrouck (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 73 | Wendell Young (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | Kitchener Rangers (OMJHL) | |
| 74 | Clint Malarchuk (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) | |
| 75 | Perry Pelensky (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) | |
| 76 | Jim Malwitz (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | Grand Rapids High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 77 | Scott McLellan (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL) | |
| 78 | Peter Madach (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | HV71 (Sweden) | |
| 79 | Ken Latta (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL) | |
| 80 | Jeff Eatough (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) | |
| 81 | Marty Dallman (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC) | |
| 82 | Kjell Dahlin (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Timrå IK (Sweden) | |
| 83 | Anders Wikberg (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres (from St. Louis) | Timra IK (Sweden) | |
| 84 | Todd Lumbard (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 4)
1.* The Detroit Red Wings' fourth round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on September 4, 1979 that sent Dennis Sobchuk to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for this pick. The trade was for a conditional 3rd-rd or 4th-rd pick in 1981 NHL Entry Draft. The condition of the pick is unknown.
2.* The Toronto Maple Leafs' fourth round pick went to the Minnesota North Stars as the result of a trade on June 14, 1978 that sent Paul Harrison to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for this pick.
3.* The St. Louis Blues' fourth round pick went to the Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on October 20, 1980 that sent Bill Stewart to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Bob Hess and this pick.
Round five
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Marc Behrend (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | University of Wisconsin (WCHA) | |
| 86 | Larry Trader (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | London Knights (OMJHL) | |
| 87 | Doug Speck (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | Peterborough Petes (OMJHL) | |
| 88 | Steve Rooney (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens (from Hartford) | [Canton High School (USHS-MA) | |
| 89 | Mike Siltala (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | Kingston Canadians (OMJHL) | |
| 90 | Normand Lefrancois (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs | Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL) | |
| 91 | Peter Sidorkiewicz (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals (from Pittsburgh) | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 92 | Phil Drouillard (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL) | |
| 93 | Bill Maguire (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers (from New York Rangers) | Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL) | |
| 94 | Jacques Sylvestre (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders (from Vancouver) | Sorel Eperviers (QMJHL) | |
| 95 | Ed Lee (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Princeton University (ECAC) | |
| 96 | Doug Chessell (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | London Knights (OMJHL) | |
| 97 | Kelly Hubbard (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) | |
| 98 | Joe Mantione (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) | |
| 99 | Mario Simioni (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Toronto Marlboros (OMJHL) | |
| 100 | Justin Hanley (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Kingston Canadians (OMJHL) | |
| 101 | Mauri Eivola (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | TPS (Finland) | |
| 102 | Barry Brigley (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Los Angeles) | Calgary Wranglers (WHL) | |
| 103 | Dan Bourbonnais (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers (from Montreal) | Calgary Wranglers (WHL) | |
| 104 | Mike Hickey (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Sudbury Wolves (OMJHL) | |
| 105 | Moe Lemay (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders) | Ottawa 67's (OMJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 5)
1.* The Hartford Whalers' fifth round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 5, 1980 that sent Rick Meagher, the 61st overall pick, and the 103rd overall pick to the Hartford Whalers in exchange for the 46th overall pick and this pick.
2.* The Pittsburgh Penguins' fifth round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on January 2, 1981 that sent Gary Rissling to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for this pick.
3.* The New York Rangers' fifth round pick went to the Hartford Whalers as the result of a trade on January 15, 1981 that sent Nick Fotiu to the New York Rangers in exchange for this pick.
4.* The Vancouver Canucks' fifth round pick went to the New York Islanders as the result of a trade on October 6, 1980 that sent Richard Brodeur and the 105th overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for this pick.
5.* The Los Angeles Kings' fifth round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on March 10, 1981 that sent Jim Rutherford to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for this pick.
6.* The Montreal Canadiens' fifth round pick went to the Hartford Whalers as the result of a trade on June 5, 1980 that sent the 46th overall pick and the 88th overall pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Rick Meagher, the 61st overall pick, and this pick.
7.* The New York Islanders' fifth round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on October 6, 1980 that sent the 94th overall pick to the New York Islanders in exchange for Richard Brodeur and this pick.
Round six
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Bob O'Connor (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Boston College (ECAC) | |
| 107 | Gerard Gallant (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) | |
| 108 | Bruce Driver (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | University of Wisconsin (WCHA) | |
| 109 | Paul Edwards (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins (from Hartford) | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 110 | Jim McGeough (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | Billings Bighorns (WHL) | |
| 111 | Steve Smith (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers (from Toronto) | London Knights (OMJHL) | |
| 112 | Rod Buskas (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | |
| 113 | Marc Habscheid (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | |
| 114 | Eric Magnuson (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC) | |
| 115 | Stu Kulak (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | |
| 116 | Mike Eagles (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Kitchener Rangers (OMJHL) | |
| 117 | Bill Schafhauser (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Northern Michigan University (CCHA) | |
| 118 | Paul Guay (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | Mount Saint Charles Academy (USHS-RI) | |
| 119 | Bruce Milton (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Boston University (ECAC) | |
| 120 | Todd Hooey (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Windsor Spitfires (OMJHL) | |
| 121 | Andre Villeneuve (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | |
| 122 | Ali Butorac (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | Ottawa 67's (OMJHL) | |
| 123 | Brad Thompson (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | London Knights (OMJHL) | |
| 124 | Tom Anastos (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Paddock Pool Saints (GLJHL) | |
| 125 | Peter Aslin (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | AIK (Sweden) | |
| 126 | Chuck Brimmer (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Kingston Canadiens (OMJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (round 6)
1.* The Hartford Whalers' sixth round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as the result of a trade on February 20, 1981, that sent Gilles Lupien to the Hartford Whalers in exchange for this pick.
2.* The Toronto Maple Leafs' sixth round pick went to the Edmonton Oilers as the result of a trade on August 22, 1979, that sent Reg Thomas to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for this pick.
Round seven
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Peter Nilsson (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Hammarby IF (Sweden) | |
| 128 | Greg Stefan (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 129 | Jeff Larmer (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | Kitchener Rangers (OMJHL) | |
| 130 | John Mokosak (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | |
| 131 | Risto Jalo (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | Ilves (Finland) | |
| 132 | Andrew Wright (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs | Peterborough Petes (OMJHL) | |
| 133 | Geoff Wilson (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Winnipeg Warriors (WHL) | |
| 134 | Craig Hurley (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton) | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | |
| 135 | Mike Guentzel (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Greenway High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 136 | Bruce Holloway (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | Regina Pats (WHL) | |
| 137 | Vladimir Svitek (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers (from Quebec) | Košice (Czechoslovakia) | |
| 138 | Marc Centrone (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) | |
| 139 | Jim Archibald (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | Moose Jaw Canucks (SJHL) | |
| 140 | Mats Thelin (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | AIK (Sweden) | |
| 141 | Rick Heppner (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Mounds View High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 142 | Gil Hudon (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Prince Albert Raiders (SJHL) | |
| 143 | Heikki Leime (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | TPS (Finland) | |
| 144 | Peter Sawkins (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | St. Paul Academy (USHS-MN) | |
| 145 | Tom Kurvers (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA) | |
| 146 | Erik Holmberg (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Södertälje SK (Sweden) | |
| 147 | Teppo Virta (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | TPS (Finland) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 7)
1.* The Edmonton Oilers' seventh round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on March 10, 1981 that sent Garry Unger to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for this pick.
2.* The Quebec Nordiques' seventh round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on September 15, 1980 that sent Andre Dupont to the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for this pick.
Round eight
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Dan McFall (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Buffalo Jr. Sabres (NAJHL) | |
| 149 | Rick Zombo (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Austin Mavericks (USHL) | |
| 150 | Tony Arima (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | Jokerit (Finland) | |
| 151 | Denis Dore (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | |
| 152 | Gaetan Duchesne (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) | |
| 153 | Richard Turmel (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) | |
| 154 | Mitch Lamoureux (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 155 | Mike Sturgeon (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Kelowna Buckaroos (BCJHL) | |
| 156 | Ari Lahteenmaki (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | HIFK (Finland) | |
| 157 | Petri Skriko (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | SaiPa (Finland) | |
| 158 | Andre Cote (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) | |
| 159 | Johan Mellstrom (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Falun (Sweden) | |
| 160 | Kari Kanervo (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | TPS (Finland) | |
| 161 | Armel Parisee (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | |
| 162 | Dale DeGray (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) | |
| 163 | Steve Taylor (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Providence College (ECAC) | |
| 164 | Gates Orlando (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | Providence College (ECAC) | |
| 165 | Dan Brennan (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | University of North Dakota (WCHA) | |
| 166 | Paul Gess (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Bloomington Jefferson High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 167 | Alain Vigneault (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL) | |
| 168 | Bill Dowd (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Ottawa 67's (OMJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Round nine
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | Greg Dick (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | St. Mary's College (NCAA) | |
| 170 | Don LeBlanc (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Moncton Hawks (NBJHL) | |
| 171 | Tim Army (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | East Providence High School (USHS-RI) | |
| 172 | Jeff Poeschl (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers | Northern Michigan University (CCHA) | |
| 173 | George White (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | University of New Hampshire (ECAC) | |
| 174 | Greg Barber (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | |
| 175 | Dean DeFazio (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Brantford Alexanders (OMJHL) | |
| 176 | Miloslav Horava (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Kladno (Czechoslovakia) | |
| 177 | Paul Reifenberger (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Anoka High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 178 | Frank Caprice (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | London Knights (OMJHL) | |
| 179 | Marc Brisebois (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Sorel Eperviers (QMJHL) | |
| 180 | John Benns (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Billings Bighorns (WHL) | |
| 181 | Scott Bjugstad (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | University of Minnesota (WCHA) | |
| 182 | Don Sylvestri (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Clarkson University (ECAC) | |
| 183 | George Boudreau (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Matignon High School (USHS-MA) | |
| 184 | Len Hachborn (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Brantford Alexanders(OMJHL) | |
| 185 | Venci Sebek (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL) | |
| 186 | Al Tuer (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | Regina Pats (WHL) | |
| 187 | Scott Ferguson (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Edina West High School (USHS-MN) | |
| 188 | Dan Wood (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Kingston Canadians (OMJHL) | |
| 189 | Scott MacLellan (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Burlington Cougars (CBJHL) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Round ten
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Vladimir Kadlec (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Vitkovice (Czechoslovakia) | |
| 191 | Robert Nordmark (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Detroit Red Wings | Frolunda (Sweden) | |
| 192 | John Johannson (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Colorado Rockies | University of Wisconsin (WCHA) | |
| 193 | Larry Power (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Hartford Whalers | Kitchener Dutchmen (MWJBHL) | |
| 194 | Chris Valentine (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Washington Capitals | Sorel Eperviers (QMJHL) | |
| 195 | Marc Magnan (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Toronto Maple Leafs | Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) | |
| 196 | Dave Hannan (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Pittsburgh Penguins | Brantford Alexanders (OMJHL) | |
| 197 | Gord Sherven (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Edmonton Oilers | Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) | |
| 198 | Mario Proulx (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Rangers | Providence College (ECAC) | |
| 199 | Rejean Vignola (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Vancouver Canucks | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) | |
| 200 | Kari Takko (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Quebec Nordiques | Ässät (Finland) | |
| 201 | Sylvain Roy (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Chicago Black Hawks | Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) | |
| 202 | Steve Kudebeh (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Minnesota North Stars | Breck School (USHS-MN) | |
| 203 | Richard Bourque (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Boston Bruins | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) | |
| 204 | Bruce Eakin (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Calgary Flames | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | |
| 205 | Steve Tsujiura (C) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Philadelphia Flyers | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | |
| 206 | Warren Harper (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Buffalo Sabres | Prince Albert Raiders (SJHL) | |
| 207 | Jeff Baikie (LW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Los Angeles Kings | Cornell University (ECAC) | |
| 208 | Dan Burrows (G) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Montreal Canadiens | Belleville Bulls (OPJHL) | |
| 209 | Richard Zemlak (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | St. Louis Blues | Spokane Flyers (WHL) | |
| 210 | Dave Randerson (RW) | Script error: No such module "flag". | New York Islanders | Stratford Cullitons (MWJBHL) | |
| Reference:Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Round eleven
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | Dave Kirwin (D) | Script error: No such module "flag". | Winnipeg Jets | Irondale High School (USHS-MN) | |
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". | |||||
Notes (Round 11)
1.* Bonus selection awarded from NHL as compensation for accepting move from the Smythe Division to the Norris Division for the 1981–82 NHL season
Draftees based on nationality
| Rank | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 179 | |
| 1 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 143 |
| 2 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 36 |
| Europe | 32 | |
| 3 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 14 |
| 4 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 12 |
| 5 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 4 |
| 6 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 2 |