Player Discussion Jack Quinn, RW (8th overall, 2020): Named AHL Rookie of the Year

[WhereAreTheCookies]

I laugh from pure joy every time I watch the highlight from last night's SO. I've probably seen it 20 times now.

I just can't stop laughing when I see Ned fall over into the fetal position..

 

[toddkaz]

Jack Quinn looks like he is 15 years old out there with the other guys. I love the grin on his face after he scored last night. He is loving it.

 

[bert]

He's starting to really come along now eh guys. Told ya he was a gem. Nothing to worry about! As he gets stronger he is going to keep getting better. He is a late bloomer physically, you're just seeing the start of whats going to be a special player.

 

[BG82]

This kid just keeps progressing. Loving the chemistry with Cozens and Peterka

 

[Dirty Dog]

He's starting to really come along now eh guys. Told ya he was a gem. Nothing to worry about! As he gets stronger he is going to keep getting better. He is a late bloomer physically, you're just seeing the start of whats going to be a special player.

I think you were the first on the bandwagon. Heck, You may have been the wagon driver

 

[Matt Ress]

Heatin up

 

[MOGlLNY]

Heatin up

Indeed, him and Krebs looking good together.

 

[Matt Ress]

Indeed, him and Krebs looking good together.

Add 20 lbs of muscle between those two guys and they're scary

 

[Chainshot]

Add 20 lbs of muscle between those two guys and they're scary

Nathan Gerbe has retired. Oh, wait, you meant TO them no just between them.

 

[Matt Ress]

Nathan Gerbe has retired. Oh, wait, you meant TO them no just between them.

Heyooooo

 

[Chainshot]

I think you were the first on the bandwagon. Heck, You may have been the wagon driver

@bert may be driving the wagon, and @Old Navy Goat built the wagon in his draft year.

 

[Chainshot]

Seems like our boy is growing up before our eyes.

 

[Chainshot]

Now up to 6th in rookie scoring with 4 goals and 9 points in his last 9 games.

 

[mcy35]

Him getting top line minutes is fueling confidence and growth. Tage draws all eyes, slides it over to Quinn who has a very good shot of his own for the goal today. I like the idea of keeping him there when Tuch comes back. Things can change obviously but it could really open things up to slide Tuch down with Cozens or Krebs.

 

[dire wolf]

His release is incredible. He is great at changing the shot angle at the last second and disguising his release. I also love his willingness and ability to get into the slot area. Either next year or the year after he should explode.

 

[Tatanka]

Quinn might have the highest Hockey IQ on the roster. His positioning has improved immensely but his anticipation is off the charts. He stalled two or 3 breakouts today that had TB going oh sh!t because they assumed the puck was getting out and Quinn cut it off. He also made a couple of passes to TT that he wasn't expecting that made him chuckle. I think he has an extremely bright future. And JJ fighting the iron monster but still getting quality looks bodes well

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Jim Bob]

The basis of this episode is that all three of them scouted Jack Quinn and compared notes.

 

[Chainshot]

The basis of this episode is that all three of them scouted Jack Quinn and compared notes.

Not a great game to look in for that.

 

[Dex]

There certainly are pros and cons, as there have been peaks and valleys within the Sabres current developmental philosophy since Kevyn Adams took over as GM and Don Granato as head coach. Watching Quinn throughout the season, I think that he is on the verge of becoming a success story within that developmental philosophy.

I'm a firm believer that the Sabres made the right call in bringing him up to the NHL - and sticking with him - throughout the season. Sure, he could have had continued success at the AHL level, and there's something to be said for gaining that experience. If the Sabres were not in a rebuild and had a high performing forward group at the NHL level, my guess is Quinn would likely have been kept in Rochester to start this season. But, he would have had to face the AHL to NHL transition at some point. I'm pleased that the decision was made to do it this year. The confidence that I have seen growing in him and the improvement in quality of his play throughout this season has him poised to take a big step forward next season.

I can make make the same statement for Peterka. He just seems slightly behind the growth curve that Quinn has shown. Though as of late, JJ appears to have stepped it up.

 

[Jim Bob]

Evolving-Hockey

evolving-hockey.com

And here is the blog post to go with the pod.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Matt Ress]

Gotta love this kid leaving it all on the ice every night. Just protect yourself bud.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Gotta love this kid leaving it all on the ice every night. Just protect yourself bud.

Love when he got leveled by Clutterbuck then came back at Cal on that reserve hit.

Dude takes hits and goes right back at em

 

[start winnin]

He's just a baby when he's a man he will be a force.