New York Islanders 1981 Draft Picks11 selections by the New York Islanders in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
| Year | Pick | Round | Team | Player | Pos | Amateur Club | League | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 21 | 1 | New York Islanders | Paul Boutilier | D | Sherbrooke Beavers | QMJHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 42 | 2 | New York Islanders | Gord Dineen | D | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | OHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 57 | 3 | New York Islanders | Ron Handy | LW | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | OHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 63 | 3 | New York Islanders | Neal Coulter | RW | Toronto Marlboros | OHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 84 | 4 | New York Islanders | Todd Lumbard | G | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 94 | 5 | New York Islanders | Jacques Sylvestre | C | Sorel Black Hawks | QMJHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 126 | 6 | New York Islanders | Charles Brimmer | C | Kingston Canadians | OHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 147 | 7 | New York Islanders | Teppo Virta | C | TPS Turku | FINLAND | FIN |
| 1981 | 168 | 8 | New York Islanders | William Dowd | D | Ottawa 67's | OHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 189 | 9 | New York Islanders | Scott Maclellan | D | Burlington Cougars | COJHL | CAN |
| 1981 | 210 | 10 | New York Islanders | Dave Randerson | RW | Stratford Cullitons | OPJHL | CAN |