Jack
Quinn
R · BUF · Balanced · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- -0.5
- Value
- 11
- PTS
- 51
2025-26№ 572 / 615
Jack Quinn (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jack Quinn
#22RPlays: Right wing · 2% of faceoffs
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : September 18, 2001 · Ottawa, Canada
Drafted : 2020 · BUF · round 1, pick #8
Contract : $3,375,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 11 |
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | Buffalo Sabres | 74 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 18 |
| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | 75 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 15 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 277 | 68 | 96 | 164 | 70 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | |
Jack Quinn: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 20 G, 31 A, 51 PTS, +4 +/-, 15:39 TOI. WAR -0.5 (572nd of 615) · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2025-26, Jack Quinn, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.5 ranks 572nd among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: offense (74, above average). On the other hand, defense (5, among the weakest in the league) and penalty kill (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+0.5); his biggest cost: finishing (-3.0).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 14); his WAR went from 0.6 to -0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 11 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jack Quinn's story
Growing up in Cobden, Ontario, Quinn worked his way through the junior ranks before becoming known for his scoring touch. Selected 39th overall in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection by the Ottawa 67's, he spent time with the Kanata Lasers of the CCHL while getting occasional call-ups to the 67's. His rookie OHL season produced 12 goals and 20 assists in 61 games; the following year, his draft season, he erupted for 52 goals and 37 assists (89 points) in 62 contests, finishing second in OHL goal scoring.
That offensive leap brought him to the NHL draft, where Buffalo picked him eighth overall in 2020. He signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Sabres on 16 November 2020. With the OHL season delayed by COVID-19, he began his pro career in the AHL with the Rochester Americans, posting two goals and seven assists in 15 games before undergoing season-ending hernia surgery in late April.
Quinn made his NHL debut on 11 January 2022 in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was reassigned the next day, but returned to score his first NHL goal and add an assist on 20 January 2022 in a 5–4 loss to the Dallas Stars. Injuries have interrupted his progress: he missed the first 32 games of the 2023–24 campaign due to an Achilles tendon injury and later suffered a separate lower-body injury that ended his season in February. On 10 March 2026 he recorded his first career hat-trick in a 6–3 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Internationally, Quinn wore the maple leaf at the 2021 World Junior Championship, contributing one goal and four assists in seven games, and he was part of Canada’s roster at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, which finished with a gold medal. As a player, Quinn is a right winger with a nose for the net: his junior goal totals and the milestones reached at the NHL level reflect an ability to find scoring opportunities and finish chances around the crease.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 19:05
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:45
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:13
- Pts/GP
- 0.94
- EV points
- 9
- Hits
- 12
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 56.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 47.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 66.7 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
57between 36 and 78 (80% range)
- Goals
- 26
- Assists
- 31
- Games
- 77
So far: 16 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.68 pts per game (last season: 0.62).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.70 in 23-24, 0.62 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 14 → 15
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 25: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 79 %
71
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 77
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 75
- Confidence 82 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 76
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 71
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 69
- Confidence 82 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 70
- Confidence 61 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 77
- Confidence 82 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 79
- Confidence 79 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 73
- Confidence 79 %
- DF
- Defense
- 57
- Confidence 75 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 95
- Confidence 54 %
- EX
- Experience
- 70
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating77
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 74
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.63 · 80
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.3 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.1 · 73
ST — Strength75
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.57 · 80
- Body mass (50 %)-0.717 · 69
EN — Endurance76
- Ice time per game (45 %)14.9 · 75
- Total ice time (20 %)1,247 · 80
- Shift length (15 %)45 · 71
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)13.7 · 76
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.363 · 77
DU — Durability71
- Share of games played (100 %)0.792 · 71
CK — Checking69
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.119 · 68
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.76 · 69
- Season volume (10 %)3.97 · 70
FG — Fighting70
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.747 · 70
DI — Discipline77
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.026 · 77
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.506 · 82
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.658 · 68
PA — Passing79
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.839 · 80
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.556 · 80
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.05 · 71
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.129 · 71
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.665 · 82
SC — Scoring73
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.96 · 76
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.933 · 79
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.105 · 71
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.103 · 64
- xG per shot (10 %)0.077 · 65
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)16.6 · 83
DF — Defense57
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.095 · 61
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.219 · 60
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.865 · 59
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.032 · 60
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.047 · 63
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.5 · 68
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.547 · 57
PS — Penalty shot95
- Shootouts (60 %)42.8 · 96
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience70
- Career regular-season games (65 %)78
- Career playoff games (25 %)50
- NHL seasons (10 %)61
OV — Overall71
- SC · Scoring (28 %)73
- PA · Passing (22 %)79
- DF · Defense (18 %)57
- SK · Skating (12 %)77
- EN · Endurance (8 %)76
- DI · Discipline (5 %)77
- ST · Strength (4 %)75
- CK · Checking (3 %)69
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 77 | 73 | 57 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 64 | 74 | 63 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 65 | 78 | 67 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 63 | 76 | 71 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.5
wins above replacement
572 of 615
PAL Rating
15/ 100
Performance · Very poor
400 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
11/ 100
Very poor return
3.38 M$ · expected PAL 57
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 53
- Defense
- 4
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- Offense
- 74
- Creation
- 43
- Shooting
- 51
- Possession
- 23
- Defense
- 5
- Discipline
- 47
- Power play
- 26
- Penalty kill
- 9
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | -0.5 | 15 | 11 | 3.38 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 0.6 | 14 | 29 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 0.6 | 54 | 68 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 0.8 | 51 | 65 | 0.86 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
52/ 100
Average
better than 52% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
46/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
53/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 202 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 94
- Shot selection
- 20
- Penalties drawn
- 30
- Puck management
- 66
Defense
- Takeaways
- 19
- Discipline
- 70
- Safe zone exits
- 56
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 52 | 46 | 53 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 26 | 14 | 48 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 70 | 36 | 85 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 85 | 75 | 80 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.5
wins above replacement
-1.6 to 1.3 — 90% interval
572 of 615 forwards
-2.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.5
- EV defense
- -3.0
- Power play
- -0.6
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Shooting
- -3.0
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 82 | -0.5 | -1.6 to 1.3 | 572/615 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 70 | 0.6 | -0.6 to 1.6 | 216/596 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 27 | 0.6 | 0.0 to 1.4 | 216/608 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 75 | 0.8 | -0.6 to 1.9 | 162/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 139.5 km/h77th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.8 km/h89th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 4389th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 46.7 %92nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 75.8 km80th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.52 km81st percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.1 %92nd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.5 %71st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 34.8 %96th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4491st percentile | 996th percentile | 20.5 %81st percentile |
| High danger | 1382nd percentile | 596th percentile | 38.5 %91st percentile |
| Mid range | 1793rd percentile | 396th percentile | 17.7 %67th percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CHIJack Quinn: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jack Quinn have in 2026-27?
Jack Quinn has 9 goals and 16 points (7 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jack Quinn?
Jack Quinn is 25 years old: he was born on September 19, 2001.
How tall is Jack Quinn, and how much does he weigh?
Jack Quinn is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Jack Quinn from?
Canada: Jack Quinn was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Jack Quinn play for?
Jack Quinn plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at R, wearing number 22.
Is Jack Quinn injured?
No: Jack Quinn is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jack Quinn?
Jack Quinn produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 572nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Jack Quinn make?
Jack Quinn earns $3.4M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 11 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jack Quinn's contract end?
Jack Quinn's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Jack Quinn overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 11 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jack Quinn a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 572nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jack Quinn getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 14 in 2024-25 to 15 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jack Quinn played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jack Quinn has 12 points (7 goals, 5 assists).
What are Jack Quinn's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jack Quinn has 277 games, 68 goals, 96 assists and 164 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 51 points in 82 games.
Where was Jack Quinn drafted?
Jack Quinn was drafted 8th overall (round 1) by Buffalo Sabres in 2020.
Is Jack Quinn better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.67 points per game at home (6 in 9 games) and 1.25 on the road (10 in 8 games).
How does Jack Quinn perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jack Quinn has 13 games and 7 points in his career. His pace (0.54 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.59).
Which player is most similar to Jack Quinn?
Travis Konecny: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Travis Konecny's page →Is Jack Quinn a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 57 points in 2026-27, or 0.74 points per game.
What is Jack Quinn's nationality?
Jack Quinn is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — 2021 World Juniors: 1 goal and 4 assists in 7 games; 2023 IIHF World Championship: gold medal.
How many championships has Jack Quinn won?
1: 2023 IIHF World Championship — Team Canada, gold medal.
Where did Jack Quinn play before turning pro?
Ottawa 67's (OHL) — selected in 2017; Kanata Lasers (CCHL); rookie season 2018–19 with the 67's; 2019–20 season: 52 goals and 37 assists in 62 games.
How many points is Jack Quinn projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 57 points in 77 games in 2026-27 (36 to 78 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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