Buffalo Sabres: Projecting the future of 20 prospects
By Sion Fawkes
Jack Quinn, Devon Levi, J.J. Peterka, Matteo Constantini
If Quinn stays healthy, he will develop into a high-end second-liner at worst. But right now, health is a big ‘IF.’ Let’s give Quinn the benefit of the doubt, since he’s dominated in Rochester and looked good in his NHL cameo appearances.
Levi is another year or two away from the AHL, which naturally raises Luukkonen’s value. However, with the performances he’s put on at Northeastern, he may be worth the wait. Look for Levi to compete with whoever’s in the net at the top level, barring setbacks.
Like Quinn, Peterka has already made his NHL debut. Still in Rochester, he’s currently honing his game to become more of a two-way forward. The Sabres made a smart move keeping him with the Amerks this season, and he will burst onto the scene sooner than later. Expect another cameo in 2022 if he’s needed.
Limited sample size, but Constantini’s shooting .231 at North Dakota at the time of this writing and has put up nine points in seven games. He’s a long way away, and odds are, he’s still two to four years from the AHL. But if the sample size proves any indication, expect to hear his name more.