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

[dr1234]

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.