1972 NHL Amateur Draft Round three Round three

| Pick_ | Player | Position_ | Nationality | NHL_team | College_junior_club_team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Bob Nystrom | Right Wing | Canada | New York Islanders | Calgary Centennials (WCHL) |
| 34 | Jean Lemieux | Defence | Canada | Atlanta Flames | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) |
| 35 | Paul Raymer | Left Wing | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Peterborough Petes (OMJHL) |
| 36 | Dave Hutchison | Defence | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | London Knights (OMJHL) |
| 37 | Jim McMasters | Defence | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Centennials (WCHL) |
| 38 | Paul Shakes | Defence | Canada | California Golden Seals | St. Catharines Black Hawks (OMJHL) |
| 39 | Jim Watson | Defence | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Calgary Centennials (WCHL) |
| 40 | Denis Herron | Goaltender | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL) |
| 41 | Jean Hamel | Defence | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Drummondville Rangers (QMJHL) |