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1980s NHL draft pool

Anyone who played a season starting from 1980 to 1989. 280 players you can draft, each rated 40 to 99 from real stats. Ratings updated October 10, 2026.

Gretzky99Goulet99Lafleur99Coffey99Esposito99Bourque97Lemieux96Robitaille96Kurri96Potvin96MacInnis95Esposito93

CCenters

Top 25 of 50
  1. 1Wayne GretzkyOilers, Kings, Rangers +1 · 1979-1999894 G, 1,963 A, 2,857 PTS in 1,487 games99
  2. 2Mario LemieuxPenguins · 1984-2006690 G, 1,033 A, 1,723 PTS in 915 games96
  3. 3Phil EspositoBruins, Rangers, Blackhawks · 1963-1981717 G, 873 A, 1,590 PTS in 1,282 games93
  4. 4Marcel DionneKings, Red Wings, Rangers · 1971-1989731 G, 1,040 A, 1,771 PTS in 1,348 games92
  5. 5Joe SakicAvalanche · 1988-2009625 G, 1,016 A, 1,641 PTS in 1,378 games90
  6. 6Bryan TrottierIslanders, Penguins · 1975-1994524 G, 901 A, 1,425 PTS in 1,279 games89
  7. 7Steve YzermanRed Wings · 1983-2006692 G, 1,063 A, 1,755 PTS in 1,514 games88
  8. 8Adam OatesCapitals, Bruins, Red Wings +4 · 1985-2004341 G, 1,079 A, 1,420 PTS in 1,337 games87
  9. 9Peter StastnyAvalanche, Devils, Blues · 1980-1995450 G, 789 A, 1,239 PTS in 977 games86
  10. 10Denis SavardBlackhawks, Canadiens, Lightning · 1980-1997473 G, 865 A, 1,338 PTS in 1,196 games85
  11. 11Mark MessierOilers, Rangers, Canucks · 1979-2004694 G, 1,193 A, 1,887 PTS in 1,756 games85
  12. 12Jean RatelleRangers, Bruins · 1960-1981491 G, 776 A, 1,267 PTS in 1,280 games84
  13. 13Bobby ClarkeFlyers · 1969-1984358 G, 852 A, 1,210 PTS in 1,144 games83
  14. 14Dale HawerchukWIN, Sabres, Flyers +1 · 1981-1997518 G, 891 A, 1,409 PTS in 1,188 games83
  15. 15Pat LaFontaineIslanders, Sabres, Rangers · 1983-1998468 G, 545 A, 1,013 PTS in 865 games82
  16. 16Pierre TurgeonSabres, Blues, Islanders +3 · 1987-2007515 G, 812 A, 1,327 PTS in 1,294 games82
  17. 17Bernie NichollsKings, Rangers, Sharks +3 · 1981-1999475 G, 734 A, 1,209 PTS in 1,127 games81
  18. 18Darryl SittlerMaple Leafs, Flyers, Red Wings · 1970-1985484 G, 637 A, 1,121 PTS in 1,096 games81
  19. 19Ron FrancisHurricanes, Penguins, Maple Leafs · 1981-2004549 G, 1,249 A, 1,798 PTS in 1,731 games81
  20. 20Doug GilmourMaple Leafs, Blues, Flames +4 · 1983-2003450 G, 964 A, 1,414 PTS in 1,474 games80
  21. 21Gilbert PerreaultSabres · 1970-1987512 G, 814 A, 1,326 PTS in 1,191 games80
  22. 22Bernie FederkoBlues, Red Wings · 1976-1990369 G, 761 A, 1,130 PTS in 1,000 games79
  23. 23Jeremy RoenickBlackhawks, PHX, Flyers +2 · 1988-2009513 G, 703 A, 1,216 PTS in 1,363 games79
  24. 24Mike ModanoStars, Red Wings · 1989-2011561 G, 813 A, 1,374 PTS in 1,499 games79
  25. 25Bobby SmithStars, Canadiens · 1978-1993357 G, 679 A, 1,036 PTS in 1,077 games78

LWLeft wings

Top 25 of 50
  1. 1Michel GouletAvalanche, Blackhawks · 1979-1994548 G, 605 A, 1,153 PTS in 1,089 games99
  2. 2Luc RobitailleKings, Red Wings, Rangers +1 · 1986-2006668 G, 726 A, 1,394 PTS in 1,431 games96
  3. 3Brendan ShanahanRed Wings, Devils, Blues +2 · 1987-2009656 G, 698 A, 1,354 PTS in 1,524 games93
  4. 4Kevin StevensPenguins, Rangers, Kings +2 · 1987-2002329 G, 397 A, 726 PTS in 874 games92
  5. 5Charlie SimmerKings, Bruins, CGS +2 · 1974-1988342 G, 369 A, 711 PTS in 712 games90
  6. 6Brian ProppFlyers, Stars, Hurricanes +1 · 1979-1994425 G, 579 A, 1,004 PTS in 1,016 games89
  7. 7Steve ShuttCanadiens, Kings · 1972-1985424 G, 393 A, 817 PTS in 930 games88
  8. 8Dave AndreychukSabres, Lightning, Devils +3 · 1982-2006640 G, 698 A, 1,338 PTS in 1,639 games87
  9. 9Gary RobertsFlames, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes +3 · 1986-2009438 G, 472 A, 910 PTS in 1,224 games86
  10. 10Bill BarberFlyers · 1972-1984420 G, 463 A, 883 PTS in 903 games85
  11. 11Rick MartinSabres, Kings · 1971-1982384 G, 317 A, 701 PTS in 685 games85
  12. 12John OgrodnickRed Wings, Rangers, Avalanche · 1979-1993402 G, 425 A, 827 PTS in 928 games84
  13. 13Brian BellowsStars, Canadiens, Lightning +2 · 1982-1999485 G, 537 A, 1,022 PTS in 1,188 games83
  14. 14Kirk MullerDevils, Canadiens, Stars +3 · 1984-2003357 G, 602 A, 959 PTS in 1,349 games83
  15. 15Mats NaslundCanadiens, Bruins · 1982-1995251 G, 383 A, 634 PTS in 651 games82
  16. 16Wayne CashmanBruins · 1964-1983277 G, 516 A, 793 PTS in 1,027 games82
  17. 17Anton StastnyAvalanche · 1980-1989252 G, 384 A, 636 PTS in 650 games81
  18. 18Clark GilliesIslanders, Sabres · 1974-1988319 G, 378 A, 697 PTS in 958 games81
  19. 19John TonelliIslanders, Kings, Flames +2 · 1978-1992325 G, 511 A, 836 PTS in 1,028 games81
  20. 20Brian SutterBlues · 1976-1988303 G, 333 A, 636 PTS in 779 games80
  21. 21Esa TikkanenOilers, Rangers, Blues +4 · 1985-1999244 G, 386 A, 630 PTS in 877 games80
  22. 22Geoff CourtnallCanucks, Blues, Bruins +2 · 1983-2000367 G, 432 A, 799 PTS in 1,048 games79
  23. 23Murray CravenFlyers, Blackhawks, Sharks +3 · 1982-2000266 G, 493 A, 759 PTS in 1,071 games79
  24. 24Shayne CorsonCanadiens, Maple Leafs, Oilers +2 · 1985-2004273 G, 420 A, 693 PTS in 1,156 games79
  25. 25Blaine StoughtonHurricanes, Maple Leafs, Penguins +1 · 1973-1984258 G, 191 A, 449 PTS in 526 games78

RWRight wings

Top 25 of 50
  1. 1Guy LafleurCanadiens, Avalanche, Rangers · 1971-1991560 G, 793 A, 1,353 PTS in 1,126 games99
  2. 2Jari KurriOilers, Kings, Ducks +2 · 1980-1998601 G, 797 A, 1,398 PTS in 1,251 games96
  3. 3Mike BossyIslanders · 1977-1987573 G, 553 A, 1,126 PTS in 752 games93
  4. 4Brett HullBlues, Red Wings, Stars +2 · 1986-2006741 G, 650 A, 1,391 PTS in 1,269 games92
  5. 5Mark RecchiFlyers, Penguins, Canadiens +4 · 1988-2011577 G, 956 A, 1,533 PTS in 1,652 games90
  6. 6Alexander MogilnySabres, Canucks, Maple Leafs +1 · 1989-2006473 G, 559 A, 1,032 PTS in 990 games89
  7. 7Theo FleuryFlames, Rangers, Blackhawks +1 · 1988-2003455 G, 633 A, 1,088 PTS in 1,084 games88
  8. 8Dave TaylorKings · 1977-1994431 G, 638 A, 1,069 PTS in 1,111 games87
  9. 9Glenn AndersonOilers, Maple Leafs, Blues +1 · 1980-1996498 G, 601 A, 1,099 PTS in 1,129 games86
  10. 10Dino CiccarelliStars, Red Wings, Capitals +2 · 1980-1999608 G, 592 A, 1,200 PTS in 1,232 games85
  11. 11Rick MiddletonBruins, Rangers · 1974-1988448 G, 540 A, 988 PTS in 1,005 games85
  12. 12Lanny McDonaldMaple Leafs, Flames, Devils · 1973-1989500 G, 506 A, 1,006 PTS in 1,111 games84
  13. 13Joe MullenPenguins, Flames, Blues +1 · 1981-1997502 G, 561 A, 1,063 PTS in 1,062 games83
  14. 14Tomas SandstromRangers, Kings, Penguins +2 · 1984-1999394 G, 462 A, 856 PTS in 983 games83
  15. 15Rick TocchetFlyers, PHX, Penguins +3 · 1984-2002440 G, 512 A, 952 PTS in 1,144 games82
  16. 16Steve LarmerBlackhawks, Rangers · 1980-1995441 G, 571 A, 1,012 PTS in 1,006 games82
  17. 17Mike GartnerCapitals, Rangers, Maple Leafs +2 · 1979-1998708 G, 627 A, 1,335 PTS in 1,432 games81
  18. 18Rene RobertSabres, Devils, Maple Leafs +1 · 1970-1982284 G, 418 A, 702 PTS in 744 games81
  19. 19Tim KerrFlyers, Rangers, Hurricanes · 1980-1993370 G, 304 A, 674 PTS in 655 games81
  20. 20Cam NeelyBruins, Canucks · 1983-1996395 G, 299 A, 694 PTS in 726 games80
  21. 21Wilf PaiementDevils, Avalanche, Maple Leafs +3 · 1974-1988356 G, 458 A, 814 PTS in 946 games80
  22. 22Danny GareSabres, Red Wings, Oilers · 1974-1987354 G, 331 A, 685 PTS in 827 games79
  23. 23Pat VerbeekDevils, Hurricanes, Stars +2 · 1982-2002522 G, 540 A, 1,062 PTS in 1,424 games79
  24. 24Steve ThomasMaple Leafs, Blackhawks, Islanders +3 · 1984-2004421 G, 512 A, 933 PTS in 1,235 games79
  25. 25Eddie OlczykBlackhawks, Maple Leafs, WIN +3 · 1984-2000342 G, 452 A, 794 PTS in 1,031 games78

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DDefensemans

Top 25 of 100
  1. 1Paul CoffeyOilers, Penguins, Red Wings +5 · 1980-2001396 G, 1,135 A, 1,531 PTS in 1,409 games99
  2. 2Ray BourqueBruins, Avalanche · 1979-2001410 G, 1,169 A, 1,579 PTS in 1,612 games97
  3. 3Denis PotvinIslanders · 1973-1988310 G, 742 A, 1,052 PTS in 1,060 games96
  4. 4Al MacInnisFlames, Blues · 1981-2004340 G, 934 A, 1,274 PTS in 1,416 games95
  5. 5Brad ParkBruins, Rangers, Red Wings · 1968-1985213 G, 683 A, 896 PTS in 1,113 games93
  6. 6Brian LeetchRangers, Bruins, Maple Leafs · 1987-2006247 G, 781 A, 1,028 PTS in 1,205 games93
  7. 7Phil HousleySabres, Flames, WIN +5 · 1982-2003338 G, 894 A, 1,232 PTS in 1,495 games92
  8. 8Larry RobinsonCanadiens, Kings · 1972-1992208 G, 750 A, 958 PTS in 1,384 games91
  9. 9Borje SalmingMaple Leafs, Red Wings · 1973-1990150 G, 637 A, 787 PTS in 1,148 games90
  10. 10Rob BlakeKings, Avalanche, Sharks · 1989-2010240 G, 537 A, 777 PTS in 1,270 games90
  11. 11Guy LapointeCanadiens, Blues, Bruins · 1968-1984171 G, 451 A, 622 PTS in 884 games89
  12. 12Gary SuterFlames, Blackhawks, Sharks · 1985-2002203 G, 641 A, 844 PTS in 1,145 games88
  13. 13Larry MurphyCapitals, Red Wings, Penguins +3 · 1980-2001288 G, 929 A, 1,217 PTS in 1,615 games88
  14. 14Doug WilsonBlackhawks, Sharks · 1977-1993237 G, 590 A, 827 PTS in 1,024 games87
  15. 15Mark HoweFlyers, Hurricanes, Red Wings · 1979-1995197 G, 545 A, 742 PTS in 929 games87
  16. 16Mathieu SchneiderCanadiens, Red Wings, Kings +7 · 1987-2010223 G, 520 A, 743 PTS in 1,289 games87
  17. 17Carol VadnaisRangers, Bruins, OAK +3 · 1966-1983169 G, 418 A, 587 PTS in 1,087 games86
  18. 18Kevin HatcherCapitals, Penguins, Stars +2 · 1984-2001227 G, 450 A, 677 PTS in 1,157 games86
  19. 19Chris CheliosBlackhawks, Red Wings, Canadiens +1 · 1983-2010185 G, 763 A, 948 PTS in 1,651 games85
  20. 20Scott StevensDevils, Capitals, Blues · 1982-2004196 G, 712 A, 908 PTS in 1,635 games85
  21. 21Steve DuchesneKings, Red Wings, Blues +3 · 1986-2002227 G, 525 A, 752 PTS in 1,113 games85
  22. 22Jeff BrownBlues, Avalanche, Canucks +3 · 1985-1998154 G, 430 A, 584 PTS in 747 games84
  23. 23Randy CarlyleWIN, Penguins, Maple Leafs · 1976-1993148 G, 499 A, 647 PTS in 1,055 games84
  24. 24Ron GreschnerRangers · 1974-1990179 G, 431 A, 610 PTS in 981 games84
  25. 25Eric DesjardinsFlyers, Canadiens · 1988-2006136 G, 439 A, 575 PTS in 1,143 games83

GGoalies

Top 25 of 30
  1. 1Tony EspositoBlackhawks, Canadiens · 1968-1984423 W, 2.93 GAA, 76 SO in 886 games99
  2. 2Patrick RoyCanadiens, Avalanche · 1984-2003551 W, 2.54 GAA, 66 SO in 1,029 games93
  3. 3Ed BelfourBlackhawks, Stars, Maple Leafs +2 · 1988-2007484 W, 2.50 GAA, 76 SO in 963 games90
  4. 4Glenn ReschIslanders, Devils, Flyers · 1973-1987231 W, 3.28 GAA, 26 SO in 571 games88
  5. 5Tom BarrassoPenguins, Sabres, Hurricanes +3 · 1983-2003369 W, 3.24 GAA, 38 SO in 777 games86
  6. 6Rogie VachonKings, Canadiens, Red Wings +1 · 1966-1982353 W, 3.00 GAA, 51 SO in 795 games85
  7. 7John VanbiesbrouckRangers, Panthers, Flyers +2 · 1981-2002374 W, 2.98 GAA, 40 SO in 882 games83
  8. 8Andy MoogBruins, Oilers, Stars +1 · 1980-1998372 W, 3.14 GAA, 28 SO in 713 games82
  9. 9Mike VernonFlames, Sharks, Red Wings +1 · 1982-2002385 W, 2.98 GAA, 27 SO in 782 games81
  10. 10Pete PeetersBruins, Flyers, Capitals · 1978-1991246 W, 3.09 GAA, 21 SO in 489 games81
  11. 11Curtis JosephBlues, Maple Leafs, Oilers +3 · 1989-2009454 W, 2.79 GAA, 51 SO in 943 games80
  12. 12Billy SmithIslanders, Kings · 1971-1989305 W, 3.18 GAA, 22 SO in 679 games79
  13. 13Dan BouchardFlames, Avalanche, WIN · 1972-1986286 W, 3.27 GAA, 27 SO in 656 games78
  14. 14Ron HextallFlyers, Islanders, Avalanche · 1986-1999296 W, 2.98 GAA, 23 SO in 608 games78
  15. 15Don BeaupreStars, Capitals, Senators +1 · 1980-1997268 W, 3.46 GAA, 17 SO in 666 games77
  16. 16Don EdwardsSabres, Flames, Maple Leafs · 1976-1986208 W, 3.32 GAA, 16 SO in 459 games77
  17. 17Grant FuhrOilers, Blues, Maple Leafs +3 · 1981-2000403 W, 3.38 GAA, 25 SO in 868 games76
  18. 18Mike LiutBlues, Hurricanes, Capitals · 1979-1992293 W, 3.49 GAA, 25 SO in 663 games76
  19. 19Kelly HrudeyKings, Islanders, Sharks · 1983-1998271 W, 3.43 GAA, 17 SO in 677 games75
  20. 20Olie KolzigCapitals, Lightning · 1989-2009303 W, 2.71 GAA, 35 SO in 719 games75
  21. 21Sean BurkeHurricanes, PHX, Devils +5 · 1987-2007324 W, 2.96 GAA, 38 SO in 820 games75
  22. 22Gilles MelocheStars, CGS, CLE +2 · 1970-1988270 W, 3.65 GAA, 20 SO in 788 games74
  23. 23Mike RichterRangers · 1989-2003301 W, 2.89 GAA, 24 SO in 666 games74
  24. 24Rejean LemelinFlames, Bruins · 1978-1993236 W, 3.46 GAA, 12 SO in 506 games74
  25. 25Jeff HackettBlackhawks, Canadiens, Sharks +3 · 1988-2004166 W, 2.90 GAA, 26 SO in 500 games73

About this pool

Who is the highest rated player in the 1980s pool?
Wayne Gretzky (center, Oilers, Kings +2) at 99, from 894 G, 1,963 A, 2,857 PTS in 1,487 games.
Who is the best center to draft from the 1980s pool?
Wayne Gretzky is rated 99: 894 G, 1,963 A, 2,857 PTS in 1,487 games.
Who is the best left wing to draft from the 1980s pool?
Michel Goulet is rated 99: 548 G, 605 A, 1,153 PTS in 1,089 games.
Who is the best right wing to draft from the 1980s pool?
Guy Lafleur is rated 99: 560 G, 793 A, 1,353 PTS in 1,126 games.
Who is the best defenseman to draft from the 1980s pool?
Paul Coffey is rated 99: 396 G, 1,135 A, 1,531 PTS in 1,409 games.
How many players can be drafted from the 1980s pool?
280 players, the best at each position deep enough for eight teams to fill every lineup slot about three times over. Anyone who played a season starting from 1980 to 1989.

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