2014 NHL Draft Results: Table of Letter Grades and Overall Analysis

June 28th, 2014 by Steven Cook Leave a reply »

Seven rounds are now in the books, the 2014 NHL draft has drawn to a close, and teams can begin assessing how they did over the two-day spectacle. 

Although the Los Angeles Kings are still ringing in their Stanley Cup victory, all 30 teams have begun the process of making roster adjustments and assembling a squad for next season. The NHL draft doesn't offer as many immediate-impact players as some of their counterparts in American sports, but a number of teams grabbed NHL-ready talents, and others stockpiled talent for the future.

But not every team impressed with its moves. Let's take a look at grades and analyze the most notable drafts.



 

Full Draft Results: Complete seven-round results found at NHL.com.

 

Draft Analysis

Florida Panthers: A



They made no doubt of their openness to dealing the top pick, but when no deal swept the Florida Panthers off their feet, they nabbed the prospect who stands out from the rest in this year's class.

Aaron Ekblad was taken No. 1 overall by the Panthers, a star defenseman ...

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