[2] 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.
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average The Flames were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season.
Bernhardt Engelbrecht was the first German player selected in the NHL Draft.
The Flames selected him in the 12th round.