With New York Islanders prospects Cole Eiserman and Kamil Bednarik having wrapped up their freshman season at Boston University, many fans have been closely following the Terriers during their tournament run, which ended on Saturday night in the National Championship.
Much of the spotlight has been on Washington Capitals prospect Cole Hutson, younger brother of Montreal Canadiens defenseman and Calder Trophy front-runner Lane Hutson.
But, there is another Hutson brother who deserves attention: Quinn.
The eldest of the trio at 23 years old, Quinn has put together a standout season for BU, recording 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) in 38 games. He trails only Eiserman in goals and leads the team in both assists and overall points.
Currently a junior, Quinn is expected to draw league-wide interest as a college free agent this summer if he opts to leave college.
One might believe he would return for his senior season if his brother, Cole, also returns.
While some might assume Quinn will follow in the footsteps of his younger brothers to Montreal or Washington, that may not be the most likely path.
As a winger, Quinn would face a crowded depth chart in both organizations, making it difficult to reach the NHL.
On Long Island, however, the situation is different. With an aging forward core and a shortage of NHL-ready scoring talent, the Islanders could offer Quinn a clearer path to the NHL.
Additionally, with Eiserman and Bednarik already in the fold, it’s likely that Islanders development coaches have kept a close eye on BU this season, giving them plenty of opportunities to evaluate the third Hutson brother up close.
Quinn, who stands at 5-foot-11 and 176 pounds, is an above-average skater with an impressive shot and set of hands. He can control possession throughout the offensive zone and has gained responsibility throughout his tenure with the Terriers under head coach Jay Pandolfo.
Quinn’s upside is not to the likes of his brothers, but he could carve out an NHL career as a third-line, scoring winger if his development continues. If not, he would become a valuable depth piece.
Eiserman, Bednarik, Quinn, and the Terriers take on Western Michigan in the National Championship game at 7:30 PM EST on Saturday night and can be watched on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Michael Ostrower contributed to this story.