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Bill Zonnon aims for Penguins' opening night roster spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:27 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bill Zonnon aims for Penguins' opening night roster spot

Summary

Bill Zonnon is positioning himself as a contender for a spot on the Pittsburgh Penguins' opening night roster. Drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, Zonnon previously played playoff games for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins. The team, aiming to become younger and faster, views Zonnon as a fit within their strategy. His performance in the upcoming NHL training camp and preseason games will be critical for his chances. If he does not secure a roster spot, he is expected to begin the season in Wilkes-Barre, with the potential for a call-up during the season.

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By the Numbers

•Zonnon was a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
•He played playoff games with Wilkes-Barre Scranton last season.
•Zonnon aims to impress during training camp and preseason games.
•The Penguins want to incorporate younger players into their lineup.
•Zonnon may start in Wilkes-Barre if not on the opening night roster.

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4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins’ Bill Zonnon Dark Horse Candidate to make Opening Night Roster

What they're saying

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team that is trying to get younger and one of their most recent first-round draft picks fits that description in Bill Zonnon. Former first-round pick Ben Kindel made last year's opening night roster and Zonnon is looking to do the same. The post Penguins’ Bill Zonnon Dark Horse Candidate to make Opening Night Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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