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Ranking the last 10 Buffalo Sabres first round picks from worst to best

By Sion Fawkes

Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) looks to make a pass as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) defends during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Jack Quinn, RW/Ottawa 67’s

While I flip-flopped between Quinn and Power, I eventually went with Quinn (feel free to castigate me), because of his stellar offensive production during his two game sample size at the NHL level. I believe that, had Quinn not gotten hurt, he would have played a few more games with the Buffalo Sabres.

Instead, Quinn missed extended time and returned to the Rochester Americans, where he dominated with 61 points, 26 goals, and 35 assists in 45 games. While Quinn took heat for falling flat on his face in the playoffs, the 10-game stretch that garnered just two points remains an outlier.

We will see how Quinn performs this season to determine whether he can ward off Power. If he picks up where he left off in the regular season, odds are Quinn will fly up these rankings. Especially given the struggles of our next player.

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