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BillZonnon
RWAge: 19188 CM86 KGCAN CAN
72PNHLe
Bill Zonnon
NHLNHL Draft2025, PIT (22nd overall)1st round, 22nd pick
THLTHL Draft2025, MIN (22nd overall)1st round, 22nd pick

Projected potential

Bio

Competitive and powerful two-way winger with strong playmaking instrincts.

PNHLe

Projected potential: 72 · 1st Line Potential2025-26 · QMJHL · Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

What is PNHLe?

PNHLe is an offensive stat that is used to project a player’s point potential at the NHL level and is meant to standardize a variety of leagues so that prospects can be compared from one league with another.

PNHLe attempts to equalize all leagues, age and positions so that the offensive potential of a prospect can easily be compared with others, while also projecting future NHL point potential in the prime years of a player.

The problem with NHLe

The premise of the NHLe stat is certainly a great idea. If a player jumps directly from one league to the NHL there should be some precedent set by historical values that would indicate how many points that player should project to having in a full NHL season. However, it always bothered me that NHLe never took into account that younger players in the same league would always have a massive disadvantage compared to those that have more experience and are physically more mature in the same league. NHLe only looks at the present to predict how many points in one league are equated at the NHL level.

NHL Certainty
8.0
80% odds
Odds of becoming a full-time NHL player (10.0 = 100%). Draft guideline is a starting point and should rise as the prospect proves himself.
Upside
7.5
 
Best-case offensive upside (peak season points potential). Forwards: 8.0 ≈ 80 points. Defense and goalie scales differ.

Scouting Feed

While not the flashiest player, Zonnon is an effective, rugged winger who quietly dominated the QMJHL with Rouyn-Noranda. His 83 points were second on the team, but his play in the postseason was his money maker. The most notable part of Zonnon’s game is his consistency and reliability. All three zones have his full effort, and he makes it difficult for opponents to have any easy play. His offensive game is also strong, with good puck skills and the ability to create plays for his linemates. Zonnon remains unsigned by the Penguins and will head to Blainville-Boisbriand Armada for this season, looking to refine his overall game before turning pro.

Selected 22nd overall, Bill Zonnon is now a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Bill Zonnon is a big and versatile forward who can play the wing or center. What stands out the most about Bill is his compete level. He’s relentless every shift on puck carriers and uses his size well to win board battles. Zonnon possesses a long and powerful skating stride, which allows him to be dominant in transition. Paired with a good skill level and a strong understanding of the game, it gives him a safe floor as a prospect. The only knock on Zonnon’s game would be his explosiveness and agility on his skates. Improvements would give him upside as a complementary top 9 forward in the NHL.

Final Rankings – Bill Zonnon brings a lovable and projectable approach to the game that NHL teams might appreciate. The 6-2 centre from the Q is fast, intense, and has some untapped playmaking potential. The skating is a work in progress, but he’ll crack an NHL bottom 6. Traded to Blainville-Boisbriand Armada this summer.—Whittaker Heart



Career Stats
SeasonTypeLeagueTeamGPGAP+/-PIMPPGSHGSOG
2018-19RegularQBAAA RMontréal Nationals Bantam AAA R43250
2018-19RegularQC Int PWMontréal National M13 AAA E20000
2019-20RegularQBAAA RMontréal Nationals Bantam AAA R221419338
2019-20RegularQBAAAMontréal Nationals Bantam AAA21122
2020-21RegularUSHS-PrepNorthwood School24246
2021-22RegularUSHS-PrepNorthwood School51121527
2021-22RegularPHCNorthwood School70000
2021-22PlayoffsPHCNorthwood School32020
2022-23RegularQMJHLRouyn-Noranda Huskies63162339-312
2022-23RegularWHC-17Canada White U1761232
2022-23PlayoffsQMJHLRouyn-Noranda Huskies9257-30
2023-24RegularQMJHLRouyn-Noranda Huskies681840582728
2023-24PlayoffsQMJHLRouyn-Noranda Huskies10641022
2024-25RegularQMJHLRouyn-Noranda Huskies64285583532
2024-25PlayoffsQMJHLRouyn-Noranda Huskies13881638
2025-26RegularQMJHLBlainville-Boisbriand Armada35143246246
2025-26PlayoffsQMJHLBlainville-Boisbriand Armada172131588
2025-26PlayoffsAHLWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins1143712