The 2014 NHL draft was held on June 27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Defenceman Aaron Ekblad was selected #1 overall by the Florida Panthers. The Buffalo Sabres selected forward Sam Reinhart #2 overall.
Notable 2014 draft picks were Stanley Cup winner Brayden Point going in the third round at #79 overall to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Goalie Igor Shesterkin was drafted by the New York Rangers in the fourth round at #118 overall.
2014 NHL Entry Draft Round One Results
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ekblad (D) | Canada | Florida Panthers | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 2 | Sam Reinhart (C) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Kootenay Ice (WHL) |
| 3 | Leon Draisaitl (C) | Germany | Edmonton Oilers | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
| 4 | Sam Bennett (C) | Canada | Calgary Flames | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
| 5 | Michael Dal Colle (LW) | Canada | New York Islanders | Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
| 6 | Jake Virtanen (RW) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 7 | Haydn Fleury (D) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 8 | William Nylander (C/RW) | Sweden | Toronto Maple Leafs | MODO (SHL) |
| 9 | Nikolaj Ehlers (LW) | Denmark | Winnipeg Jets | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 10 | Nick Ritchie (LW) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks (from Ottawa) | Peterborough Petes (OHL) |
| 11 | Kevin Fiala (LW) | Switzerland | Nashville Predators | HV71 (SHL) |
| 12 | Brendan Perlini (LW) | Canada | Arizona Coyotes | Niagara IceDogs (OHL) |
| 13 | Jakub Vrana (LW/RW) | Czech Republic | Washington Capitals | Linkopings HC (SHL) |
| 14 | Julius Honka (D) | Finland | Dallas Stars | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 15 | Dylan Larkin (C) | United States | Detroit Red Wings | US NTDP (USHL) |
| 16 | Sonny Milano (LW) | United States | Columbus Blue Jackets | US NTDP (USHL) |
| 17 | Travis Sanheim (D) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 18 | Alex Tuch (RW) | United States | Minnesota Wild | US NTDP (USHL) |
| 19 | Tony DeAngelo (D) | United States | Tampa Bay Lightning | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 20 | Nick Schmaltz (C) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose) | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 21 | Robby Fabbri (C) | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Guelph Storm (OHL) |
| 22 | Kasperi Kapanen (RW) | Finland | Pittsburgh Penguins | KalPa (Liiga) |
| 23 | Conner Bleackley (C) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 24 | Jared McCann (C) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks (from Anaheim) | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
| 25 | David Pastrnak (RW) | Czech Republic | Boston Bruins | Sodertalje SK (Sweden-2) |
| 26 | Nikita Scherbak (RW) | Russia | Montreal Canadiens | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 27 | Nikolay Goldobin (LW) | Russia | San Jose Sharks (from Chicago) | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 28 | Josh Ho-Sang (RW) | Canada | New York Islanders (from NY Rangers via Tampa Bay) | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 29 | Adrian Kempe (C) | Sweden | Los Angeles Kings | MODO (SHL) |
| 30 | John Quenneville (C) | Canada | New Jersey Devils | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |