Nathan Quinn – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

His strong season led to his commitment to Northeastern University in March 2025, where he’s set to join for the 2026-27 season. A four-star recruit according to Neutral Zone, Quinn is smart, skilled, and growing into a well-rounded player. He’s on the rise, and he’ll be a key piece for Northeastern when he makes the jump from the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) to the NCAA.

At Northeastern, Quinn will be playing in Hockey East, one of the toughest college hockey conferences. He’ll face top programs like Boston University, Boston College, and Maine, which will challenge him and help him grow. His addition will give Northeastern more depth and help the Huskies stay competitive against strong teams like these.

Nathan Quinn – NHL Draft Projection

Quinn heads into the 2025 NHL Draft as a strong mid-round prospect, with rankings placing him anywhere from the late second to early fourth round. TSN’s Craig Button lists him at 59th, NHL Central Scouting ranks him 66th among North American skaters, while McKeen’s Hockey and FC Hockey slot him at 94th and 75th, respectively. Given these projections, Quinn looks likely to be a third-round selection to me; however, if he went earlier, I would not be surprised.

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Quotables

“Quinn is a high-IQ center with great awareness at both ends of the ice and a sneaky release. His ability offensively to glide and find open ice is tremendous, especially when acting as the trailer on the rush. He won’t be as impactful leading the play, as he doesn’t excel in any one facet.” – Jonathan Cottone, FC Hockey

“Quinn is a right-handed centerman who imposes a brisk forecheck, shows responsibility defensively, and displays a touch of soft skill. A true north-south player, he applies sustained pressure up high and quickly retreats to support his defenders down low, covering their spots in front of the net or recovering pucks behind.” – Joey Fortin Boulay, FC Hockey

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Under Construction/Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

Teams drafting Quinn will be getting a versatile center with solid two-way ability and room to grow physically. He played big minutes for the Remparts at a young age, showing poise in both offensive and defensive situations. His ability to forecheck aggressively and maintain strong positioning on the backcheck makes him a dependable presence in all three zones. As he continues to add strength, he has the potential to round out areas of his game and become a reliable bottom-six center at the NHL level.

For organizations seeking a smart, hardworking prospect who is still developing but has a ton of upside, Quinn could be a great pick in the second or third rounds.

Risk/Reward Analysis

Risk – 2.5/5, Reward – 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 7.5/10, Defense – 7/10

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