1981–82 Buffalo Sabres season


The 1981–82 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 12th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.

Offseason

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

The Sabres lost to the Boston Bruins three games to one, in the Adams Division semi-finals.

Player statistics

Awards and records

Transactions

Roster

Draft picks

Buffalo's draft picks at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.
Round#PlayerNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
117Jiri DudacekHC Kladno
238Hannu VirtaTPS
359Jim AldredKingston Canadiens
360Colin ChisholmCalgary Wranglers
480Jeff EatoughCornwall Royals
483Anders WikbergTimra IK
5101Mauri EivolaTPS
6122Ali ButoracOttawa 67's
7143Heikki LeimeTPS
8164Gates OrlandoProvidence College
9185Venci SebekNiagara Falls Flyers
10206Warren HarperPrince Albert Raiders

Farm teams