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Ben Kindel

Center · Pittsburgh Penguins

2025 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 11 (#11) — Pittsburgh Penguins

Age 195'11"182 lbsShoots RightCoquitlam, CAN

Current Season

GP

77

Goals

17

Assists

18

Points

35

+/-

-5

S%

11.3%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 29@ PHI000-1219:28
Apr 27vs PHI000+1211:49
Apr 25@ PHI000-1110:16
Apr 22@ PHI000-1113:07
Apr 20vs PHI000-1311:00

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$986K

Total Value

$2.95M

Expires

3 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Ben Kindel Is No Longer a Penguins Surprise Act

Ben Kindel has gone from under-the-radar name to a player the Penguins can no longer treat like a nice little bonus. When a prospect stops sneaking up on people, the internal conversations usually get a lot more serious, and that is where this one appears to be heading. Pittsburgh has seen enough to know this is not just a flash in the pan, and that changes how the next steps get handled.

Pittsburgh Penguins
News
Kindel's Calder Snub Masks Age-18 Brilliance

Ben Kindel cracks ninth in Calder voting at just 18, a feat that has scouts buzzing about his NHL readiness. Pittsburgh faithful marvel at his production amid vets, drawing comps to past teen phenoms. Analysts break down stats that position him as a cornerstone before he even hits arbitration.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ben Kindel's stats this season?
Ben Kindel has 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 77 games this season.
What team does Ben Kindel play for?
Ben Kindel is a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Ben Kindel's contract?
Ben Kindel has a cap hit of $0.99M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Ben Kindel drafted?
Ben Kindel was drafted in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1, Pick 11 (11 overall).
Where is Ben Kindel from?
Ben Kindel is 19 years old and was born in Coquitlam, CAN.