1978–79 Atlanta Flames season


The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.

Traded mid-season.

Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average

Transactions

The Flames were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season.

Trades

Free agents

Draft picks

Bernhardt Engelbrecht was the first German player selected in the NHL Draft. The Flames selected him in the 12th round.
RoundPickPlayerNationalityCollege/junior/club team
111.Brad Marsh London Knights
347.Tim Bernhardt Cornwall Royals
464.Jim MacRae London Knights
580.Gord Wappel Regina Pats
697.Greg Meredith University of Notre Dame
7114.Dave Hindmarch University of Alberta
8131.Dave Morrison Calgary Wranglers
9148.Doug Todd University of Michigan
10165.Mark Green Sherbrooke Beavers
11180.Bob Sullivan Toledo Goaldiggers
12196.Bernhard Engelbrecht Landshut EV