North American Skater
QUINTON
BYFIELD
POSITION: C
SHOOTS: Left
HEIGHT: 6' 4"
Weight: 215
Born: 08/19/2002
Mid Term Rank: 2
Nationality: Canadian
Club: Sudbury
League: OHL

• Led the Sudbury Wolves and ranked 14th in OHL scoring with 32-50—82 in 45 GP in 2019-20. His 1.82 P/GP ranked tied for fifth among OHL skaters.

• Member of Team Canada’s gold medal-winning entry at 2020 World Junior Championship

• Named an OHL Third Team All-Star at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season

• CHL & OHL Rookie of the Year in 2018-19

• Can become just the third Sudbury Wolves player to be selected among the top five of the NHL Draft, following Mike Foligno in 1979 (No. 3 by DET) and Benoit Pouliot in 2005 (No. 4 by MIN)

• Collects bow ties and has approximately 20 in his wardrobe


Scouting Report: Powerful skater with breakaway speed. Excellent puck possession player with superior vision, creativity and playmaking ability. Heavy, accurate shot that can overpower goaltenders. Physically ready for the pro game. Works hard all over the ice with relentless play and never gives up on a puck. Plays in all situations and can take over a game at any time.


Current Player Comparable: Evgeni Malkin