Prospect Prospective: Jack Devine's unlikely ascension
Perhaps fewer prospects in the 2023-24 season have seen their stock rise more than that of Jack Devine’s. The Florida Panthers’ seventh-round pick from 2022 has seen his interest among dynasty fantasy managers skyrocket. There are some major questions to be answered here. Is this rise translatable to the next level? Should you rush out and try to acquire him? Just how high is his ceiling? Answers to those questions and more are below.
Jack Devine (#4) in his D-1 season, World U18. Forechecks to create a turnover. When it's lost, backchecks and intercepts the pass to turn it back the other way. Comes in with the quick strike goal. 2021-4-28#TimeToHunt📷 pic.twitter.com/w1gJtEdMFs
— Fantasy Hockey Doctor - Victor Nuño (@VictorNuno12) December 18, 2023
The Illinois native played his youth hockey in Chicago for the Mission. He then spent time at the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) at the under-17 and under-18 levels. He did well there but was not exceptional. Devine then spent his draft season at the University of Denver where he put up 19 points in 36 games.
Draft season Jack Devine (#4). Quick hands and vision. As the play comes to him at the blue line he doesn’t even hesitate. Knows exactly what he wants to do with the puck and finds his man in the slot for the goal. 2021-11-6#TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/CYEF98BJtd
— Fantasy Hockey Doctor - Victor Nuño (@VictorNuno12) December 18, 2023
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