Bill Zonnon – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

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Bill Zonnon

2024-25 Team: Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
Date of Birth: Oct. 03, 2006
Place of Birth: Montréal, QC, CAN
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 190 pounds
Shoots: L
Position: LW
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible

Rankings

Early on in the season not much attention was being given to Huskies forward Bill Zonnon. As the season progressed, he became one of the more consistent producers in the Quebec- Maritime Junior Hockey League.

Coming off a strong 58-point rookie campaign, he finished this season with 83 points in 64 games– second in team scoring– and has added another five points so far in the postseason. Although he had some competition with other draft-eligible players in Caleb Desnoyers and Justin Carbonneau, Zonnon has improved his stock tremendously with his power-forward mentality and playmaking vision. 

Bill Zonnon Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
Bill Zonnon, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (Photo credit: Rouyn-Noranda Huskies)

Zonnon is a very versatile player, playing both centre and wing. His compete level, hockey sense and intensity jump off the page. He utilizes his 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame and speed extremely well to win battles, create separation from puck and player and establish and dominate a forecheck. He plays with an edge, adding a physical element to his game in order to win those 50/50 battles. He does a great job to cut in front of players and seal off the wall and quickly regain possession in the offensive zone and his ability to drive to the middle always makes him a threat. 

He’s a strong skater and that agility in his first few steps makes him difficult to contain in the open ice. He has strong edges and crossovers that allows him to generate a great burst of speed through the neutral zone and pushes defenders back in the offensive zone. He’s constantly in motion and his IQ allows him to always be available in order to make a play.

Zonnon has tremendous skill with the puck, using the open space very well to make himself available and draw players in. His playmaking awareness and vision makes him a strong and cerebral puck facilitator. He’s smart with his decision-making, executing plays very well and can connect with his teammates with strong and crisp passes. He can easily spot them with great cross-seam feeds, feathering pucks through traffic, work give-and-go’s and has great hands and touches in the small areas of the ice. He can make swift and timely dekes and can be deceptive with his movements with fake-outs and curl backs, taking those extra few seconds in order to create or keep a play alive.

Related: THW’s 2025 NHL Draft Guide

Zonnon’s shot is not to be messed with as he’s fully capable of creating quality scoring chances. When he has the time and space, he will unleash his quick wrist shot, always seeming to pick the corners. He can be seen wiring pucks from the point to create plays on the power play and finds the open shooting lanes very well at even strength. 

He scored 28 goals this season, though his shot selection can be an issue as he forces those opportunities and he can look to add more power. He shows a willingness to be a defensive presence, though that can be inconsistent from shift-to-shift. If he can find that consistency, he will be a true force.

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Bill Zonnon- NHL Draft Projection

Zonnon has gone from a mid-second round pick to a first-round selection in a short span. The way that he kept up and maintained a high level of production with other draft-eligible players in his league is impressive. That alone could see him get selected in the latter half of the first-round. With his power-forward style, teams will definitely love his presence and determination.

Quotables

“Known for his ability to create offense and dominate puck battles, Zonnon combines a hard shot with excellent vision and playmaking ability. While his physical tools and hockey sense give him a high floor, there are questions about his ability to develop certain elements of his game to unlock his ceiling.” – Neutral Zone 

“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.” – Éloi Biondo, Dobber Prospects

“Zonnon is a playmaker, regularly finding teammates with quick passes through a defender, across the slot, and in full flight. In a single shift, he racks up several touches. With feet that never stop moving, he consistently gets pucks off the wall and creates advantages for himself and teammates.” – Mitch Brown, Elite Prospects  

Strengths 

  • Intensity, work ethic and drive
  • Strong awareness and playmaking instincts
  • Strong speed, footwork and agility
  • Puck protection and ability to win battles
  • Creates plays and keeps them alive

Under Construction- Improvements to Make

  • Defensive zone play can be inconsistent
  • Good shot and power, but needs to work on selection

NHL Potential

Zonnon brings versatility as he’s able to play both centre and wing. Where he’ll end up in the future remains to be determined. However, his skillset alone could easily raise his ceiling to be a strong and dominant second line player. He’s a factor at even strength, plays the point on the power play and can even be used in a penalty kill role. He’s a player that has great upside and even if he doesn’t reach it, he’ll be a suitable third line player that can do it all. 

Risk- Reward Analysis

Risk- 2/5, Reward 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense- 7/10, Defense 6.5/10

Awards/ Achievements

Zonnon was selected sixth overall by the Huskies in the QMJHL Entry Draft. He served as an alternate captain for the 2024-25 season.

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