1978–79 Atlanta Flames season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College_junior_club_team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11. | Brad Marsh (D) | Canada | London Knights ( OHA ) |
| 3 | 47. | Tim Bernhardt (G) | Canada | Cornwall Royals ( OHA ) |
| 4 | 64. | Jim MacRae (F) | Canada | London Knights ( OHA ) |
| 5 | 80. | Gord Wappel (D) | Canada | Regina Pats ( WCHL ) |
| 6 | 97. | Greg Meredith (D) | Canada | University of Notre Dame ( NCAA ) |
| 7 | 114. | Dave Hindmarch (C) | Canada | University of Alberta ( CIAU ) |
| 8 | 131. | Dave Morrison (RW) | Canada | Calgary Wranglers ( WCHL ) |
| 9 | 148. | Doug Todd (RW) | Canada | University of Michigan ( NCAA ) |