Biggest Steals From the 2014 NHL Draft - The Hockey Writers

This article by The Hockey Writers analyzes the biggest draft steals from rounds 2-7 of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, examining which teams found exceptional value in later selections.

Looking back 11 years later, the 2014 draft produced remarkable talent beyond the first round. The analysis reveals how teams discovered future stars, Stanley Cup champions, and elite players through strategic mid-to-late round selections. Notable steals include goaltender Igor Shesterkin (118th overall), who became a Vezina Trophy winner, and forward Brayden Point (79th overall), who developed into a premier NHL scorer with two Stanley Cup championships.

• Round-by-round breakdown covers standout picks like Ivan Barbashev, Brandon Montour, Devon Toews, and Gustav Forsling
• Statistical analysis highlights career achievements, including Point's 95-point season and Montour's 73-point campaign
• Championship pedigree features multiple Stanley Cup winners who exceeded expectations from their draft positions
• Value assessment demonstrates how late-round selections became cornerstone players earning multi-million dollar contracts

The draft class showcased exceptional scouting success, producing a Vezina Trophy winner, multiple Cup champions, and several players who became franchise cornerstones despite being selected outside the first round.