2014 NHL entry draft

The draft was held on June 27–28, 2014, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[1] The top three selections were Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl, going to the Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers, respectively.

This draft featured the first selection of a player from Oceania with Australian Nathan Walker, being selected by the Washington Capitals in the third-round.

Ice hockey players born between January 1, 1994, and September 15, 1996, are eligible for selection in the 2014 NHL entry draft.

[2] Since the 2012–13 season, all 14 teams not qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs have a "weighted" chance at winning the first overall selection.

Aaron Ekblad was selected first overall by the Florida Panthers
Sam Reinhart was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres .
Leon Draisaitl selected third overall by the Edmonton Oilers .
Nikolaj Ehlers was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets .
Brendan Lemieux was selected 31st overall by the Buffalo Sabres .
Alex Nedeljkovic was selected 37th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes .
Christian Dvorak was selected 58th overall by the Arizona Coyotes .
Brayden Point was selected 79th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning .
Chase De Leo was selected 99th overall by the Winnipeg Jets .
Daniel Audette was selected 147th overall by the Montreal Canadiens .
Kevin Labanc was selected 171st overall by the San Jose Sharks .
Edgars Kulda was selected 193rd overall by the Arizona Coyotes .