Bill ZONNON

Left Wing
6’2/190
Left
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies/QMJHL

Related: Justin Carboneau

Bill Zonnon is a promising Left Winger from Montréal, Canada, currently playing in the QMJHL for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, he is known for his playmaking abilities and puck-handling skills. Standing at 6’2″ and weighing 190 pounds, he uses his size and speed effectively to dominate on the ice. He had an impressive season, finishing with 83 points in 64 games, showcasing his versatility and power-forward mentality. Bill Zonnon is a big and versatile forward who can play the wing or center. What stands out the most about Bill is his competitive 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 Top 6 power forward in the NHL. 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. His combination of size and skill, along with his rapid improvements this season, could make him a mid to late 1st round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Size/Strength Great
Skating Great
Shot/Scoring Excellent
Puckhandling Excellent
Physical Play Great
Offensive Play Great
Defensive Below Average
Hockey Sense Excellent
Competitiveness Great

Strengths

1. At 6’2″ and 190 pounds, Zonnon uses his size effectively to win puck battles and dominate the forecheck. He can play both center and wing, adapting to various positions on the ice.
2. His strong edges, quick first steps, and agility make him difficult to contain, especially in open ice. His intelligence on the ice allows him to be constantly in motion and available for plays, making him a dynamic presence.
3. Has Excellent vision and awareness, making him a cerebral puck facilitator. He excels at threading passes through traffic and creating scoring opportunities.

Areas of Improvement

1. While he has a strong shot, he sometimes forces opportunities, which could be refined for better efficiency.
2. His defensive presence can vary from shift to shift, and finding consistency in this area would elevate his game further.

Scouting Report

Early on in the season not much attention was being given to Rouyn-Noranda Huskies forward Bill Zonnon. As the season progressed, he became one of the more consistent producers in the QMJHL. 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. 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, working give-and-go, 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. Zonnon’s style of play has drawn comparisons to Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche. Like Landeskog, Zonnon combines physicality, leadership qualities, and offensive production,
making him a well-rounded player. 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.

Skill: Versatile Power forward with an Exceptional Playmaking ability and Hockey IQ

NHL Comparable: Gabriel Landeskog

NHL Potential: Top 6 Power forward

Season	Team	League	GP	G	PTS
2023-24	Rouyn-Noranda Huskies	QMJHL	78	24	68
2024-25	Rouyn-Noranda Huskies	QMJHL	71	33	93