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Quinton Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick of the
2020 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with
the Los Angeles Kings on Friday.
Byfield was the highest selected Black player in a draft in
league history. Forward Evander Kane was the fourth overall pick
of the 2011 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, while defenseman
Seth Jones was selected fourth overall in 2013 by the Nashville
Predators.
"Quinton is an exceptional young man and talented player with a
very bright future," Kings general manager Rob Blake said after
drafting Byfield on Oct. 6. "We're proud to be adding him to our
organization and look forward to the next stages of his
development and a promising career in L.A."
Byfield, a center, recorded 82 points (32 goals, 50 assists) in
45 games with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League last season.
The 18-year-old led the Wolves in points, assists and a plus-26
rating.
Byfield collected 143 points (61 goals, 82 assists) with a
plus-38 rating in 109 games in his two seasons with Sudbury.
--Field Level Media
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