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22Cap hit
$3.375M
3.2% of $104M cap
Term
1 yr
Through 2026-27, then RFA
Clause
None
Surplus value
+$3.334M
vs. $6.709M market estimate
Confirmed by the public signing announcement · source
2026-27 regular season
GP
2
Goals
2
22.2% shooting
Assists
0
0 primary
Points
2
1.00 per game
TOI/GP
19:57
PP 3:37 · PK 0:38
xGF%
66.3
5v5, +17.1 vs. last yr
Game Score
+1.58
per game
Faceoff %
—
Plus/minus
0
Blocks 1 · Hits 2
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 vs CHI · W 4-3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19:07 | 2:32 | 0:07 | — | 100 | 2 | 0 | +1 | +1.49 |
| Oct 1 @ CBJ · L 6-3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 4:42 | 1:08 | — | 100 | 1 | 0 | -1 | +1.66 |
| May 18 vs MTL · OTL 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 1:09 | 0:00 | — | 83 | 1 | 1 | -1 | +0.01 |
| May 16 @ MTL · W 8-3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 4:00 | 0:00 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | +2.98 |
| May 14 vs MTL · L 6-3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 2:58 | 0:00 | — | 40 | 0 | 0 | +2 | +1.46 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 1,032 min · percentile vs. NHL forwards
50th percentile
33rd percentile
43rd percentile
38th percentile
34th percentile
39th percentile
82nd percentile
53rd percentile
27th percentile
80th percentile
15th percentile
50th percentile
91st percentile
51st percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleOffensive playmaker
Trait percentiles vs. NHL wingers · 2025-26
Quinn generates scoring chances at an elite rate through high-volume shooting and creative passing, but struggles to maintain possession and make a defensive impact. He thrives in transition with explosive speed yet rarely forces play through the forecheck or physical engagement.
- Shooting volume
- 90
- Playmaking
- 84
- Zone entries(est.)
- 21
- Forechecking
- 13
- Physicality
- 19
- Defensive impact
- 3
- Puck management
- 19
- Speed
- 89
Where he shoots from
Slot 34% · Mid-range 55% · Perimeter 11%(295 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Elite shot volume at 90th percentile drives offensive production
- 84th percentile playmaking creates consistent scoring opportunities for teammates
- 89th percentile speed fuels transition and rush chance generation
Watch-outs
- Only 3rd percentile defensive impact limits his all-around value
- 21st percentile rush chances suggest difficulty entering the zone cleanly
- 13th percentile forechecking means minimal puck recovery through physical pressure
Similar style: Brad Marchand (FLA), Nikita Kucherov (TBL)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Where his Game Score comes from
2025-26 · 82 GP
Season total +54.2, or +0.66 per game.
- Scoring
- +39.5
- Shooting
- +14.3
- 5-on-5 goals
- +2.1
- Defense
- -1.5
- Physical play
- +2.3
- Puck battles
- -2.9
- Penalties
- +0.4
- Faceoffs
- -0.1
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | HEO U14 AA | Upper OV Aces U14 AA | 30 | 19 | 21 | 40 | — | 8 |
| 2014-15 (playoffs) | HEO U14 AA | Upper OV Aces U14 AA | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | 0 |
| 2015-16 | HEO U15 AA | Upper OV Aces U15 AA | 30 | 38 | 24 | 62 | — | 4 |
| 2015-16 (playoffs) | HEO U15 AA | Upper OV Aces U15 AA | 7 | 6 | 12 | 18 | — | 4 |
| 2016-17 | HEO U18 | Kanata Lasers U18 AAA | 45 | 28 | 24 | 52 | — | 10 |
| 2016-17 | OGC-16 | Team HEO | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| 2016-17 (playoffs) | HEO U18 | Kanata Lasers U18 AAA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| 2017-18 | CCHL | Renfrew Wolves | 49 | 21 | 25 | 46 | — | 24 |
| 2017-18 | OHL | Ottawa 67's | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 (playoffs) | CCHL | Renfrew Wolves | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| 2017-18 (playoffs) | OHL | Ottawa 67's | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | OHL | Ottawa 67's | 61 | 12 | 20 | 32 | +5 | 23 |
| 2018-19 (playoffs) | OHL | Ottawa 67's | 18 | 3 | 4 | 7 | +2 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | OHL | Ottawa 67's | 62 | 52 | 37 | 89 | +48 | 32 |
| 2020-21 | WJC-20 | Canada U20 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +10 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 15 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -14 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 45 | 26 | 35 | 61 | -6 | 23 |
| 2021-22 (playoffs) | AHL | Rochester Americans | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -8 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 75 | 14 | 23 | 37 | -7 | 15 |
| 2022-23 | WC | Canada | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +7 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 9 | 10 | 19 | -1 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 74 | 15 | 24 | 39 | -18 | 18 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 20 | 31 | 51 | +4 | 18 |
| 2025-26 (playoffs) | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 0 |
| 2026-27 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Every league he has played in, from the NHL's records, regular season and playoffs.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Sabres rally for late win against shorthanded Blackhawks
diebytheblade.com · Oct 4
- Jack Quinn and his line gave the Buffalo Sabres something special to build around
sabrenoise.com · Oct 2
- Jack Quinn, the Sabres’ power play and other things to watch this season
buffalohockeybeat.com · Oct 2
- Goal | Quinn at CBJ
NHL.com · Oct 2
- Quinn | Postgame at CBJ
NHL.com · Oct 2
- Sabres Cannonballed by Columbus, Fall 6-3
diebytheblade.com · Oct 2
- NHL trade rumor: Buffalo Sabres star forward Jack Quinn projected to land around $8 million per season
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Sep 30
- Jack Quinn is suddenly turning heads at Buffalo Sabres training camp
sabrenoise.com · Sep 19
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
—
Media
—
Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.75 per game over these 10.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2025-26, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 23.0 mph
- 86th pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 203
- Hardest shot
- 87.7 mph
- 67th pct
- Distance
- 210.9 mi
- OZ time
- 42.7%
- 56th pct
- DZ time
- 39.2%
Usage
Last game: vs CHI, Oct 3
Line 1 with Noah Ostlund and Zach Benson (13:39 together at 5-on-5) · PP1
From the NHL's shift chart.
Age curve
NHL forwards · production index
At 25, forwards typically produce 100% of their peak (age 24).
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
1 season left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | BUF | $3.375M | 3.2% |
RFA after 2026-27. $3.375M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).