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Penguins Sign 2025 First-Rounder Bill Zonnon to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal Starting in 2026–27

Pittsburgh signals a measured development plan by starting his contract next season after his junior postseason.

Overview

  • Zonnon was selected 22nd overall in the 2025 NHL Draft as one of three Penguins first-round picks.
  • The 19-year-old posted 14 goals and 32 assists in 35 QMJHL games this season after missing 29 games early with injury.
  • His 1.31 points per game ranked 11th in the league, and SportLogIQ tracked a 67.3% expected goals share for the Armada with him on the ice.
  • The entry-level contract runs through 2028–29, reinforcing that Pittsburgh does not intend to rush him into the NHL.
  • He enters the QMJHL playoffs with Blainville-Boisbriand, opening March 27 against Victoriaville and fellow Penguins prospect Gabriel D’Aigle.