As a restricted free agent on July 18, 2012, Quincey re-signed with the Red Wings on a two-year contract. With the NHL lock-out cancelling the start of the 2012–13 season, Quincey, who still resided in Denver, Colorado, from his tenure with the Avalanche, signed with the inaugural Denver Cutthroats of the Central Hockey League under the influence of former Kings teammate and current Cutthroats head coach, Derek Armstrong on October 12, 2012. With the intention to give back to the community, Quincey posted 11 points in 12 games with the Cutthroats before ending his tenure with the team on November 19, 2012. Quincey returned to Detroit when the NHL lock-out ended in January 2013.