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Penguins' Rookie Kindel Faces Critical Development Decision

10/23/2025

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Ben Kindel, the Pittsburgh Penguins' rookie forward and the 11th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is being evaluated for development amid concerns about his role.
He has one goal in six games and is on a lower line, prompting a decision on keeping him in the NHL or returning him to Major Junior.
To maximize his potential, some suggest he play alongside Sidney Crosby for a few games.

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Ben Kindel, the Pittsburgh Penguins' rookie forward and the 11th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is being evaluated for development amid concerns about his role.
He has one goal in six games and is on a lower line, prompting a decision on keeping him in the NHL or returning him to Major Junior.
To maximize his potential, some suggest he play alongside Sidney Crosby for a few games.