1981 NHL Entry Draft Selections by round Round eight

| Pick_ | Player | Position_ | Nationality | NHL_team | College_junior_club_team_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Paul Gess | Left Wing | United States | Montreal Canadiens | Bloomington Jefferson High School (USHS-MN) |
| 167 | Alain Vigneault | Defence | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL) |
| 168 | Bill Dowd | Defence | Canada | New York Islanders | Ottawa 67`s (OMJHL) |