| Overall | Team | Player | Drafted From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers | Backstrom, Niklas | Pirates |
| 2 | Whalers | ||
| 3 | Seals | McIlrath, Dylan | Bruins |
| 4 | Black Hawks | De Jong, Nolan | Bruins |
| 5 | Barons | ||
| 6 | Jets | ||
| 7 | Bruins | Bourque, Rene | Barons |
| 8 | Maroons | ||
| 9 | Nordiques | ||
| 11 | Pirates | ||
| 12 | Scouts | ||
| 13 | Rockies | ||
| 14 | Red Wings | ||
| 15 | Tigers | Neil, Chris | Black Hawks |
| 16 | Canadiens | ||
| 17 | Maple Leafs | ||
| 18 | North Stars | ||
| 19 | Americans | ||
| 20 | Senators |