Prospect Info: LAK Draft (2nd, 2020) C Quinton Byfield - Sudbury Wolves, OHL

[Brock]

Some more info on Byfield for you.

He was my #1 ranked player from the OHL this year.
OHL Prospects: My Final Top 50 OHL Players for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft - Part 4: 10-1

Tons of quotes from my media/scout polls.
OHL Prospects: Final Media/Scout Top 10 for the 2020 NHL Draft

 

[KINGS17]

LA's got their QB!

I remember everyone in Southern California saying this when this guy came onto the scene. Unfortunately, his best pass was almost always a handoff to this guy. I am sure the LA Kings QB will be much better.

 

[Legionnaire]

It was mentioned in an article, I don't remember which one, that he took the number from Sergei Gonchar when he was young.

Tough kid. Did he do any time?

 

[DJB]

I can admit it. That photo is pretty sweet!

Congrats guys!

 

[Master Yoda]

Tough kid. Did he do any time?

The story also mentioned that he did a week in the basement folding grandma's underwear.

 

[Ulysses31]

think vilardi will shift to wing?

 

[kilowatt]

think vilardi will shift to wing?

I think Turcotte probably will. Not sure how our center situation plays out. We also have Jaret Anderson-Dolan who is a good bet to be a Stoll-like third-line center.

 

[Legionnaire]

The story also mentioned that he did a week in the basement folding grandma's underwear.

Gross.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I wonder if Yannetti is goofing around or if there is more truth to this:

 

[King'sPawn]

I wonder if Yannetti is goofing around or if there is more truth to this:

Robitaille alluded to it, too..

My gut tells me they really liked Raymond and Perfetti.

 

[I Loveallsports]

Congratulations guys. I'm biased but he's a good one. Watched many games. All the tools. Big strong athletic offensive player. Plays well in his end and skating is top notch. Skated with a few pros already, couldn't tell the difference. Enjoy and treat him well.

 

[Basilisk]

Haven't read through the thread so dunno if it's been covered but........ that interview!!!! How many times did the dude say "ya know"...? I'm thinking it was 37. Hopefully, Anze can teach this dude how to perform for a TV interview........

 

[RaymondReddington]

When can the Kings start selling 55 jerseys?

 

[KopitarFAN]

think vilardi will shift to wing?

I think he has the better skill set to be a wing, but in the short-term, he probably stays at C and when Turcotte is ready, he could move to wing.

 

[Token]

I think he has the better skill set to be a wing, but in the short-term, he probably stays at C and when Turcotte is ready, he could move to wing.

As long as Vilardi maintains his 53% draw rate at the dot ... he at least taking the faceoffs.

Turcotte has the better motor for the wing and board battles, but as Todd says:”They all play the forward position”.

 

[KopitarFAN]

As long as Vilardi maintains his 53% draw rate at the dot ... he at least taking the faceoffs.

Turcotte has the better motor for the wing and board battles, but as Todd says:”They all play the forward position”.

That's fair.

 

[KopitarFAN]

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Pretty confident that Byfield won't be playing in the NHL but for maybe a few games in 20-21.

 

[deeshamrock]

 

[Big Empty]

this is dope

 

[kovacro]

I remember everyone in Southern California saying this when this guy came onto the scene. Unfortunately, his best pass was almost always a handoff to this guy. I am sure the LA Kings QB will be much better.

Is that Dieter Brock?

Had a good career here in Canada. I remember him with my hometown Tiger -Cats after we had traded for him from Winnipeg for Tom Clements. Not a good trade.

 

[AKAY47]

Wonder if Pronman or Wheeler will have the Kings in prospect organizational rankings. Last year was a little further than I thought we'd be. Think they had us #12 or #13... Odd since the Kings probably have the deepest pool of prospects.

Also wonder where Byfield and the slot in terms of prospect rankings. Byfield is definitely #1 now but curious to see where the others will rank.

 

[KINGS17]

Is that Dieter Brock?

Had a good career here in Canada. I remember him with my hometown Tiger -Cats after we had traded for him from Winnipeg for Tom Clements. Not a good trade.

That is Dieter Brock. In his one year with the Rams his QB rating was 82.0.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Wonder if Pronman or Wheeler will have the Kings in prospect organizational rankings. Last year was a little further than I thought we'd be. Think they had us #12 or #13... Odd since the Kings probably have the deepest pool of prospects.

Also wonder where Byfield and the slot in terms of prospect rankings. Byfield is definitely #1 now but curious to see where the others will rank.

Pretty sure Vilardi’s short stretch in the NHL will vault him back to #2.

Top five will very likely be this order:

1. QB
2. Vilardi
3. Turcotte
4. Kaliyev
5. Bjornfot

 

[The Lukeman]

Wonder if Pronman or Wheeler will have the Kings in prospect organizational rankings. Last year was a little further than I thought we'd be. Think they had us #12 or #13... Odd since the Kings probably have the deepest pool of prospects.

Also wonder where Byfield and the slot in terms of prospect rankings. Byfield is definitely #1 now but curious to see where the others will rank.

That ranking consisted of players in the NHL as well. We have what? Kempe- that was a full time NHLer under 24 last season? They both agreed we are one of, if not the best prospect pool in the league, but we are barebones when it comes to young NHL talent. That will not be the case next season.

 

[Guitpik]

Not gon lie the potential is very exciting for sure and difficult to turn down someone with his size speed and skill but I fear his size was what allowed him to dominate his peers and Stutzle man he was a magician with the puck and what we needed . We have Turcotte , Vilardi , Kopitar and millions other centers . Maybe one gets traded now idk but I fear he has the biggest potential to bust . Hope I’m wrong .

P.S - Someone with his size among all his peers should have put up better numbers . Stutzle is a wiz , idk

Historically, Byfield hasn't used size to muscle players and toss around smaller competition. He has used his speed and skill to out play the opposition. That being the fact, the smaller players should've had an advantage over him, yet he was still able to put up big numbers. This past season he started to add a physical attribute to his game. Yet watching his tape, he is not over physical at all. That is pure talent. That's what makes him such a rare player that in my opinion was too much to leave on the table at #2.