F Benjamin Kindel - WHL - Calgary Hitmen (2025 NHL Draft)

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Benjamin Kindel - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Benjamin Kindel, 2007-04-19 Coquitlam, BC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Calgary Hitmen. Complete player biography and stats.

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Small (5’9) cerebral forward is now at 18 points in 18gp, after a massive 4 point night last night playing mainly with OliverTulk and Carson Wetsch.

I’ve only seen 2 of his games in addition to highlights so maybe others have more to add on his potential, but I’ve loved his quick decision making and snap passing. Maybe he grows a bit and becomes a 2-3 rounder next year?

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[Hinterland]

Benjamin Kindel - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Benjamin Kindel, 2007-04-19 Coquitlam, BC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Calgary Hitmen. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Small (5’9) cerebral forward is now at 18 points in 18gp, after a massive 4 point night last night playing mainly with OliverTulk and Carson Wetsch.

I’ve only seen 2 of his games in addition to highlights so maybe others have more to add on his potential, but I’ve loved his quick decision making and snap passing. Maybe he grows a bit and becomes a 2-3 rounder next year?

Didn't have a thread? Wow.
Easily the teams 2nd best forward behind overager Tschigerl.

I don't know what others think but how many 07 born kids are PPG and this dominant in the CHL? Let alone on a team with very little offense. His size or lack there of will be a concern should he not get bigger but there's definitely 1st round potential there. Hard to say anything else. Very lively shift after shift, creating lots of chances for himself and his teammates.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How is his skating?

 

[Hinterland]

How is his skating?

I'm no skating expert but it looks great to me. He's certainly an above average skater in the WHL already. Maybe not the fastest out there but I like his edge work and mobility a lot.

I really think the main concern is gonna be size. He's really small and very skinny. Against fellow kids, though older ones, it's not gonna matter much but nhl scouts might doubt his ability to play vs men. He's just 16 yo though. Hopefully he's gonna grow and hit the gym hard.

 

[Hinterland]

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

With Calgary on the cusp of missing the WHL playoffs is there a likelihood of Kindel representing Canada at the U18 WJC?

 

[Hinterland]

Had another 4 point night vs Edmonton last game. I think he could finish the season at PPG or better. Not bad for an 07 kid. Righty with incredibly smooth skating, soft hands and elite vision. Could go high in the 2025 draft and become one heck of a player once he fills out.

 

[kyle44]

Had another 4 point night vs Edmonton last game. I think he could finish the season at PPG or better. Not bad for an 07 kid. Righty with incredibly smooth skating, soft hands and elite vision. Could go high in the 2025 draft and become one heck of a player once he fills out.

Still surprised Hockey Canada didn't select him for the U-17s. He was, and still is, having one of the best U-17 seasons in the CHL.

 

[Leviathan899]

Nice to see him make the Hlinka team this year, he’s going to be a top 6 forward by the end imo.

 

[Hinterland]

Hitmen forward Kindel catching fire ahead of 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada - Western Hockey League

Kindel leads the Hitmen in goals and points

chl.ca

Excellent Center prospect. Still liking Kindel very much.

 

[Briser la glace]

Hitmen forward Kindel catching fire ahead of 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada - Western Hockey League

Kindel leads the Hitmen in goals and points

chl.ca

Excellent Center prospect. Still liking Kindel very much.

I think he may be a sleeper. He's on the smaller side, but he wins a lot of puck battles (16 against Brandon) and steals a lot of pucks. I like his motor, he can be creative at times, and seems to have a very good release. His production has been good since he joined the W.

 

[Hinterland]

I think he may be a sleeper. He's on the smaller side, but he wins a lot of puck battles (16 against Brandon) and steals a lot of pucks. I like his motor, he can be creative at times, and seems to have a very good release. His production has been good since he joined the W.

His motor is impressive indeed. Not really physical but he's so intense both with and without the puck. Always hustling, never taking a shift of despite playing heavy minutes. I like his vision as well. Could be one of the risers of this season. The Hitmen now have a vacant overager slot and I hope they're gonna acquire a winger for Kindel. Hvidston doesn't always play with Kindel and he's the only decent winger the Hitmen have. Not sure what's wrong with Fawcett. Really liked him last season but he sucks so far this season. It's tough to be productive if you have to play with plugs.

 

[Leviathan899]

Hitmen forward Kindel catching fire ahead of 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada - Western Hockey League

Kindel leads the Hitmen in goals and points

chl.ca

Excellent Center prospect. Still liking Kindel very much.

Could be drafted 10-20 IMO.

 

[Hinterland]

Could be drafted 10-20 IMO.

Based on his talent he absolutely should but his point production could be better for such a small and skinny kid. He does lead his team in points despite essentially never playing with Tulk and rarely with Hvidston at even strength but if he doesn't start scoring at a higher pace then NHL teams are gonna doubt him even if he doesn't get capable wingers all season long.