The Buffalo Sabres selected Jack Quinn with the eighth overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft.
Jack Quinn
Position: Right wing
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 176 pounds
Age: 19
Club: Ottawa 67s (OHL)
Nationality: Canadian
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 52 | 37 | 89 |
(Stats source: EliteProspects.com)
Quinn led the powerhouse 67s in goals and finished tied for third on the team in points behind OHL veteran Joseph Garreffa and fellow draft-eligible talent Marco Rossi, who led the entire league with 120. Quinn and Rossi did not typically play together at five-on-five, either.
Quinn is a prolific goal-scorer, and he's not one-dimensional. He has a great shot, but he scores many of his goals using his gifted instincts. He's so good at finding the open ice without the puck and putting himself in a good scoring position - whether its in front of the net, on the perimeter, or in the neutral zone to set up an odd-man rush. He also has special hands, which should be considered his best trait.
What they're saying
"Quinn is the best goal-scorer available in this draft," said TSN's Craig Button, who had Quinn ranked as the sixth-best prospect. "He’s capable of gearing up and gearing down with his speed to create space. He reminds me of David Pastrnak in so many ways."