1981 NHL Entry Draft Selections by round Round eight

| Pick_ | Player | Position_ | Nationality | NHL_team | College_junior_club_team_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Petri Skriko | Right Wing | Finland | Vancouver Canucks | Saipa (Finland) |
| 158 | Andre Cote | Right Wing | Canada | Quebec Nordiques | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 159 | Johan Mellstrom | Left Wing | Sweden | Chicago Black Hawks | Falun (Sweden) |
| 160 | Kari Kanervo | Centre | Finland | Minnesota North Stars | TPS (Finland) |
| 161 | Armel Parisee | Defence | Canada | Boston Bruins | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) |
| 162 | Dale DeGray | Defence | Canada | Calgary Flames | Oshawa Generals (OMJHL) |
| 163 | Steve Taylor | Left Wing | United States | Philadelphia Flyers | Providence College (ECAC) |
| 164 | Gates Orlando | Centre | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Providence College (ECAC) |
| 165 | Dan Brennan | Left Wing | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | University of North Dakota (WCHA) |