1979–80 Atlanta Flames season


The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.

Offseason

Final standings

Schedule and results

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.

Traded mid-season.

Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average

Transactions

The Flames were involved in the following transactions during the 1979–80 season.

Trades

Free agents

Expansion draft

PlayerSelected by
LW John GouldEdmonton Oilers
D Rick HodgsonHartford Whalers
C Gene CarrWinnipeg Jets

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
112.Paul Reinhart Kitchener Rangers
223.Mike Perovich Brandon Wheat Kings
233.Pat Riggin London Knights
354.Tim Hunter Seattle Breakers
475.Jim Peplinski Toronto Marlboros
596.Brad Kempthorne Brandon Wheat Kings
6117.Glenn Johnson University of Denver