The 1979–80 NHL season was the 63rd season of the National Hockey League. This season saw the addition of four teams from the disbanded World Hockey Association as expansion franchises. The Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, New England Whalers, and... Wikipedia
Champion: New York Islanders
Dates: Oct 9, 1979 – May 24, 1980
League: National Hockey League
Number of games: 80
Number of teams: 21
Playoffs MVP: Bryan Trottier (Islanders)
Runners-up: Philadelphia Flyers