| 1981 NHL entry draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 10, 1981 |
| Location | Montreal Forum Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Overview | |
| 211 total selections in 11 rounds | |
| First selection |  Dale Hawerchuk(Winnipeg Jets) |
| Hall of Famers | |
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.