Pleau led the Whalers to a 81-117-26 record over parts of five seasons as head coach of the club from 1980 to 1988.
Midway in the 1982-83, Ley took over head coaching duties with the Binghamton Whalers, leading them to a 22-17-5 record in 44 games.
At the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, held at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on June 17, the Whalers selected Bobby Holik from Dukla Jihlava of the Czechoslovak Extraliga.
Other notable selections that Hartford made include Blair Atcheynum, Jim McKenzie, James Black, Scott Daniels and Michel Picard.
The Whalers acquired Mikael Andersson from the Minnesota North Stars at the Waiver Draft held on October 2.
Divisions: PTK – Patrick, ADM – Adams bold – Qualified for playoffs; p – Won Presidents' Trophy