1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers season

1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers
Division 2nd Patrick
Conference 3rd Campbell
1980–81 record 41–24–15
Home record 23–9–8
Road record 18–15–7
Goals for 313 (11th)
Goals against 249 (2nd)
Team information
President Robert Butera
General Manager Keith Allen
Coach Pat Quinn
Captain Mel Bridgman
Alternate captains None[lower-alpha 1]
Arena Spectrum
Average attendance 17,077[1]
Minor league affiliate(s) Maine Mariners
Toledo Goaldiggers
Team leaders
Goals Bill Barber (43)
Assists Behn Wilson (47)
Points Bill Barber (85)
Penalties in minutes Paul Holmgren (306)
Plus/minus Terry Murray (+46)
Wins Pete Peeters (22)
Goals against average Rick St. Croix (2.49)

The 1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 14th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). After finishing second in the Patrick Division, the Flyers lost in the quarterfinals to the Calgary Flames in seven games.

Regular season

Bobby Clarke wore the number 16 throughout his entire NHL career except for two games during the 1980–81 season.[2] Prior to a road game on February 27, 1981,[3] Clarke's jersey was stolen.[2] Clarke wore the only other jersey available, number 36,[2] in the next two games.[3][4] A month later, Clarke hit a personal milestone in memorable fashion. On March 19 during a game against the Boston Bruins, a Reggie Leach slapshot struck Clarke.[5] After leaving the ice, he re-appeared moments later stitched up and with his jersey covered in blood.[5] 31 seconds into the third period Clarke beat Bruins goalie Marco Baron for his 19th goal of the season[6] and his 1000th career point.[5]

Season standings

Patrick Division
  GP W L T GF GA PTS
New York Islanders80481814355260110
Philadelphia Flyers8041241531324997
Calgary Flames8039271432929892
New York Rangers8030361431231774
Washington Capitals8026361828631770

[7]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.

Playoffs

After a tough, five-game preliminary round series win against the Quebec Nordiques, the Flyers moved on to face the Calgary Flames in the quarterfinals. After falling behind 3 games to 1, they managed to force a Game 7 by winning the next two games. The Flyers lost Game 7, 4–1, at the Spectrum.

Schedule and results

Regular season

1980–81 regular season

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Tie (1 point)

Playoffs

1981 Stanley Cup playoffs

Legend:   Win   Loss

Player statistics

Skaters

  • Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left Wing; RW = Right Wing
  • dagger = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
  • double-dagger = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
Regular season Playoffs
No. Player Age Pos GP G A Pts +/- PIM GP G A Pts PIM
7Bill Barber28LW8043428566912115160
19Rick MacLeish31LW7838367422251255100
27Reggie Leach30RW79343670215990002
14, 26Brian Propp21LW792640662711012661232
16, 36Bobby Clarke31C8019466517140123366
3Behn Wilson22D7716476339237122101236
17Paul Holmgren25RW772237591230612591449
10Mel Bridgman25C77143751281951224639
14, 26Ken Linseman22C511730479150124162067
12Tim Kerr21C/RW68222345384101342
22Tom Gorence23RW7924184217461232529
2Bob Dailey27D53727348141701118
15Al Hill25LW5710152511451224618
24Terry Murray30D711171846531221310
21Gary Morrison25RW33113141068—————
8Thomas Eriksson21D241101141470226
6Blake Wesley21D50371013107—————
11, 43Ron Flockhart20C14371061131012
9, 29, 35Glen Cochrane23D311893219611218
18Yves Preston24LW1942614—————
28Mike Busniuk29D7215627204601111
20Jimmy Watson28D18224146—————
9, 34, 35, 36Reid Bailey24D171348551202223
25, 36Greg Adams20LW630308—————
5Frank Bathe26D44033−31751203316
25Norm Barnesdouble-dagger27D22033−318—————
33Pete Peeters23G40011N/A8300019
30Rick St. Croix26G27011N/A090002
30, 31Phil Myredouble-dagger32G16000N/A0—————
29Jack McIlhargeydouble-dagger28D3000222—————
23Paul Evans26C100002—————

Goaltenders

  • dagger = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
  • double-dagger = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
Regular season Playoffs
No. Player Age GP W L T SO GA SV% GAA MIN GP W L SO GA SV% GAA MIN
33Pete Peeters2340221552115.8972.962333321012.8154.00180
30Rick St. Croix26271376265.9132.491567945127.8922.99541
30, 31Phil Myredouble-dagger3216654061.8644.07900————————

Awards and records

Awards

Bob Dailey participated in the All Star Game and won the Barry Ashbee Trophy as the Flyers top defenseman during the 1980–81 season.
League awards and honors
Award or honor Recipient Ref
NHL Second All-Star Team Bill Barber (Left Wing) [8]
Selected to NHL All-Star Game Bill Barber [9]
Bob Dailey
Paul Holmgren
Pete Peeters
Pat Quinn (Coach)
Behn Wilson
Team awards[10]
Award Recipient
Barry Ashbee Trophy Bob Dailey
Class Guy Award Bill Barber

Records

  •  double-dagger  Tied for NHL record

Individual

Franchise player records set during the 1980–81 season
Record Type Total Player Date(s) Opponent Ref
Goals scored Period 3[lower-alpha 2] Bobby Clarke 12/13/1980 Boston Bruins [11]
Assists, playoffs Period 3double-dagger[lower-alpha 3] Ken Linseman 4/22/1981 Calgary Flames [12]
Assists, playoffs Game 4[lower-alpha 4] Ken Linseman 4/22/1981 Calgary Flames [12]

Team

Franchise team records set during the 1980–81 season
Record Type Total Date(s) Opponent Player(s) Refs
Most penalties in minutes Season 2,621 — — — [13]
Fastest goal from start of game, playoffs Game 0:07 4/12/1981 Quebec Nordiques Terry Murray [14]
Goals scored, playoffs Period 5[lower-alpha 5] 4/22/1981 Calgary Flames — [15]
Goals scored, playoffs Game 9 4/22/1981 Calgary Flames — [16]

Milestones

Individual career milestones[17]
Milestone Player Details Date Ref
1000th point Bobby Clarke Even-strength goal at 0:31 of the third period against Marco Baron March 19, 1981 [18]

Transactions

The Flyers were involved in the following transactions from May 25, 1980, the day after the deciding game of the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals, through May 21, 1981, the day of the deciding game of the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals.[19]

Trades

Phil Myre was traded to Colorado on February 26, 1981.
Date Details Ref
June 11, 1980 To Philadelphia Flyers
Ron Areshenkoff
10th-round pick in 1980		 To Edmonton Oilers
Barry Dean		 [20]
August 11, 1980 To Philadelphia Flyers
cash		 To Quebec Nordiques
John Paddock		 [21]
August 21, 1980 To Philadelphia Flyers
3rd-round pick in 1982		 To Washington Capitals
Bob Kelly		 [22]
September 15, 1980 To Philadelphia Flyers
7th-round pick in 1981
cash		 To Quebec Nordiques
Andre Dupont		 [23]
November 21, 1980 To Philadelphia Flyers
2nd-round pick in 1982		 To Hartford Whalers
Norm Barnes
Jack McIlhargey		 [24]
February 26, 1981 To Philadelphia Flyers
cash		 To Colorado Rockies
Phil Myre		 [25]

Signings

Free agency

The following players were signed by the Flyers via free agency.

Date Player Previous team (league) Contract details Notes Ref
July 2, 1980Ron FlockhartRegina Pats (WCHL)[26]
February 17, 1981Ilkka SinisaloHIFK (SM-liiga)Contract begins with 1981–82 season[27]
March 6, 1981Dave LoganVancouver Canucks[28]

Draft picks

The Flyers signed the following of their draft picks.

Date Player Previous team (league) Draft Contract details Ref
May 28, 1980Thomas ErikssonDjurgardens IF (Elitserien)1979 5th-round pick3 years[29]
May 28, 1980Pelle LindberghAIK IF (Elitserien)1979 2nd-round pick3 years[29]
June 6, 1980Mark TaylorNorth Dakota Fighting Sioux (WCHA)1978 6th-round pick[30]

NHL Waiver Draft

The 1980 NHL Waiver Draft was held on October 8, 1980.[31] Each NHL team placed 18 skaters and 2 goaltenders on a protected list from which the other teams could not select.[31] First-year professional players were exempt.[31] The Flyers were not involved in any selections during the draft.[31]

The Flyers protected the following players:[32] goaltenders Phil Myre and Pete Peeters, defensemen Norm Barnes, Frank Bathe, Mike Busniuk, Glen Cochrane, Bob Dailey, Jack McIlhargey, Jimmy Watson, and Behn Wilson, and forwards Bill Barber, Mel Bridgman, Bobby Clarke, Tom Gorence, Al Hill, Paul Holmgren, Reggie Leach, Ken Linseman, Rick MacLeish, and Gary Morrison.

The Flyers left the following players unprotected:[32] goaltender Robbie Moore, defenseman Terry Murray, and forwards Ron Areshenkoff, Gordie Clark, Paul Evans, Danny Lucas, and Yves Preston.

Departures

The following players left the team via free agency, release, or retirement. Players who were under contract and left the team during the season are marked with an asterisk (*).

Date Player New team (league) Via Notes Ref
N/ADave GardnerHC Ambri-Piotta (NLB)Free agency[33]
October 6, 1980Dennis VervergaertWashington CapitalsFree agency[34]
October 1980Danny LucasColorado RockiesBuyoutSigned with Colorado later that month[35]

Draft picks

Philadelphia's picks at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, which was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, on June 11, 1980.[36]

Players drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1980 and their NHL career regular season statistics
Round Pick Player Position Nationality Team (league) GP G A Pts PIM W L T GAA Notes
1 21 Mike Stothers Defense  Canada Kingston Canadians (OHA) 30 0 2 2 65 &
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2 42 Jay Fraser Left Wing  Canada Ottawa 67's (OHA) &
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3 63 Paul Mercier Defense  Canada Sudbury Wolves (OHA) &
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4 84 Taras Zytynsky Defense  Canada Montreal Juniors (QMJHL) &
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5 105 Dan Held Forward  Canada Seattle Breakers (WHL) &
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6 126 Brian Tutt Defense  Canada Calgary Wranglers (WHL) 7 1 0 1 2 &
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7 147 Ross Fitzpatrick Forward  Canada Western Michigan Broncos (CCHA) 20 5 2 7 0 &
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8 168 Mark Botell Defense  Canada Brantford Alexanders (OHA) 32 4 10 14 31 &
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9 189 Peter Dineen Defense  Canada Kingston Canadians (OHA) &
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10 195 Bob O'Brien Right Wing  Canada Dixie Beehives (OPJHL) &
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10 210 Andy Brickley Left Wing  United States New Hampshire Wildcats (HE) 385 82 140 222 81 &
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Farm teams

The Flyers were affiliated with the Maine Mariners of the AHL[38][39] and the Toledo Goaldiggers of the IHL.[40]

Notes

  1. ↑ The alternate captain position was abolished from the 1975–76 season through the 1984–85 season.
  2. ↑ Tied nine times by eight different players. See List of Philadelphia Flyers records.
  3. ↑ Tied five times by five different players. See List of Philadelphia Flyers records.
  4. ↑ Tied five times by five different players. See List of Philadelphia Flyers records.
  5. ↑ Tied mark set during the 1975–76 season and subsequently tied during the 1984–85, 1985–86, and 1986–87 seasons.
  6. ↑ The Flyers traded Barry Dean to the Edmonton Oilers for Ron Areshenkoff and the Oilers' tenth-round pick, 195th overall, on June 11, 1980.[37]

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  12. 1 2 2016–2017 Philadelphia Flyers Media Guide, p. 350
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  14. ↑ "Stanley Cup Playoffs Record Book, 1981–2011 Page 2". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
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  16. ↑ 2016–2017 Philadelphia Flyers Media Guide, p. 349
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  39. ↑ "AHL Season Overview: 1980–81". P. Anson. Flyers History. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
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