1980–81 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1980–81 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 11th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. The team won their second consecutive Adams Division
regular season championship. As of 2012 this is the only time the Buffalo Sabres have won consecutive division titles.
Offseason
Regular season
Final standings
Schedule and results
Playoffs
Player statistics
Awards and records
Transactions
Roster
Draft picks
Buffalo's draft picks at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | 20 | Steve Patrick | Brandon Wheat Kings | |
| 2 | 41 | Mike Moller | Lethbridge Broncos | |
| 3 | 56 | Sean McKenna | Sherbrooke Castors | |
| 3 | 62 | Jay North | Bloomington Jefferson High School | |
| 4 | 83 | Jim Wiemer | Peterborough Petes | |
| 5 | 104 | Dirk Reuter | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | |
| 6 | 125 | Daniel Naud | Sorel Eperviers | |
| 7 | 146 | Jari Paavola | TPS | |
| 8 | 167 | Randy Cunneyworth | Ottawa 67's | |
| 9 | 188 | Dave Beckon | Peterborough Petes | |
| 10 | 209 | John Bader | Irondale High School |