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2026 Springfield Thunderbirds vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Guide: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Players To Watch In 2026-27

Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Guide: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Players To Watch In 2026-27

Get to know three Pittsburgh Penguins prospects to follow with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2026-27 AHL season.

Sep 27, 2026 by Ajay Shah
Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Guide: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Players To Watch In 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins have several young players pushing toward the NHL, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton should once again give fans a chance to watch some of the organization's best prospects develop.

WBS opens the 2026-27 AHL season Oct. 3 against the Springfield Thunderbirds at Mohegan Arena.

Here are three Pittsburgh Penguins prospects to watch with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2026-27.

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Rutger McGroarty, C/W

Rutger McGroarty is one of the top forward prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins' system.

The forward is part of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL for the 2026-27 season, giving Pittsburgh another young player developing in the professional ranks. McGroarty has been viewed as a key piece of the organization's future and will continue working toward a full-time NHL opportunity.

His development will be worth monitoring throughout the season as he progresses through the Penguins' pipeline.

Harrison Brunicke, D

Harrison Brunicke already has experience at both the NHL and AHL levels.

The 2024 second-round pick played nine games for Pittsburgh last season before returning to junior hockey. He also appeared in five games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Now eligible to play full time in the AHL, the 20-year-old defenseman could begin the season with WBS before pushing for another opportunity in Pittsburgh.

Bill Zonnon, F

Bill Zonnon could be one of the most interesting young forwards to follow in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Pittsburgh selected Zonnon No. 22 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. He got his first taste of professional hockey during WBS's playoff run last season and recorded seven points in 11 Calder Cup Playoff games.

Zonnon is competing in Penguins training camp and could take another significant step in his development during his first full professional season.

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