Question: What was the nationality of player picked no. 168?
SQL: SELECT "Nationality" FROM "1-2679061-9" WHERE "Pick #" = 168.0;

Question: What was the nationality of player picked no. 179?
SQL: SELECT "Nationality" FROM "1-2679061-9" WHERE "Pick #" = 179.0;

Question: Who was the player who played for Hartford Whalers NHL Team?
SQL: SELECT "Player" FROM "1-2679061-9" WHERE "NHL team" = 'Hartford Whalers';

Question: What was the position of the player who played for New York Islanders NHL Team?
SQL: SELECT "Position" FROM "1-2679061-9" WHERE "NHL team" = 'New York Islanders';

Question: What was the nationality of player Cliff Abrecht?
SQL: SELECT "Nationality" FROM "1-2679061-9" WHERE "Player" = 'Cliff Abrecht';