joining the NHL that the Whalers did not qualify for the playoffs. Player statistics Awards and records Transactions The Whalers were involved in the following transactions during the 1980–81 season. Trades Waivers Free agents Draft picks Hartford's draft picks from the 1980 NHL Entry Draft which was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, on June 11, 1980. Farm teams See also 1980–81 NHL season References External links Hartford Whalers seasons Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford