The 1983–84 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the club's 17th season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Penguins placed sixth in their division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Offseason

Eddie Johnston, who had been the interim general manager, was awarded the GM title in June. He named Lou Angotti to take over the coaching duties. A controversy surrounding the end of the 1983–84 season was the apparent throwing of games by the Pittsburgh Penguins in order to secure Mario Lemieux as a draft pick. Angotti admitted the team deliberately tanked the season, though Johnston denied the claims.

Regular season

Final standings

Record vs. opponents

Schedule and results

Playoffs

The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs for the second straight year, finishing in last place again.

Player statistics

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only. ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.

Awards and records

Transactions

The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1983–84 season:

Trades

Additions and subtractions

Draft picks

The 1983 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 8, 1983, in Montreal.

Farm teams