Ben Kindel Completes Rookie Campaign with Penguins

Ben Kindel, the 11th overall pick in the 2025 draft, finished his 2025-26 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 18-year-old forward recorded 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) across 77 regular-season games and appeared in 6 playoff contests without registering a point. Kindel, who stands 5'11" and weighs 182 pounds, remains under contract for two more years on his entry-level deal, which carries a cap hit of $986,250.