1983 NHL entry draft
The 1983 NHL Entry Draft was the 21st NHL Entry Draft. It was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, on June 8, 1983. The NHL Entry Draft is the primary means by which players arrive in the National Hockey League. The St. Louis Blues did not participate in this draft, shortly after the league blocked the franchise's relocation to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This was the only time in National Hockey League history that a franchise did not participate in an entry draft. This was also the last time a playoff team picked first overall until 2020, when the New York Rangers won the first selection.
| 1983 NHL Entry Draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 8, 1983 |
| Location | Montreal Forum Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Overview | |
| First selection | Brian Lawton (Minnesota North Stars) |
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Claude Lemieux, who retired after the 2008–09 season.
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