1973–74 California Golden Seals season
The 1973–74 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' seventh season in the NHL. With the continuing depletion of talent due to the World Hockey Association and a lack of interest from owner Charles O. Finley who put the team up for sale, the Seals had a miserable season and sank to a franchise low 36 points. In January 1974, the NHL bought the Seals from owner Charlie Finley for $6.585 million. With the league takeover, the players immediately returned to wearing black skates. The Seals would conclude the season with the worst record in the league.
Offseason
Amateur Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 3 | 34. | Jeff Jacques | St. Catharines Black Hawks | |
| 4 | 50. | Ron Serafini | St. Catharines Black Hawks | |
| 5 | 66. | Jim Moxey | Hamilton Red Wings | |
| 6 | 82. | Willie Trognitz | Thunder Bay | |
| 7 | 98. | Paul Tantardini | Downsview Beavers | |
| 8 | 114. | Bruce Greig | Vancouver Nats | |
| 9 | 130. | Larry Patey | Braintree Hawks | |
| 10 | 145. | Doug Mahood | Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds | |
| 11 | 160. | Angie Moretto | University of Michigan |