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Over a Dozen Penguins Prospects to Be Highlighted at Tournament in Buffalo, Including 1st Rounder Ben Kindel
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Multiple top prospects for the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be participating in the 2025 Prospects Challenge held in Buffalo, including 1st Rounder Ben Kindel.
Once again, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to participate in the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, and multiple young prospects who have yet to play in the NHL will be taking part.
Among the prospects taking part is Ben Kindel, whom the Penguins took with the 11th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Also participating will be Avery Hayes, Tristan Broz, Atley Calvert and Gabe Klassen, defensemen Harrison Brunicke, Emil Pieniniemi and Finn Harding, and goaltender Sergei Murashov.
The full Penguins roster taking part by position:
Forwards - Tristan Broz, Atley Calvert, Jordan Charron, Kale Dach, Brayden Edwards, Max Graham, Avery Hayes, Travis Hayes, Ben Kindel, Gabe Klassen, Ville Koivunen, Ryan Miller, Nolan Renwick, Carter Sanderson
Defensemen - Quinn Beauchesne, Harrison Brunicke, Finn Harding, Daniel Laatsch, Brady Peddle, Owen Pickering, Emil Pieniniemi, Chase Pietila
Goaltenders - Gabriel D'Aigle, Sergei Murashov
The Penguins took Ben Kindel with the 11th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft
With the 11th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Penguins took Kindel.
His scouting report via Elite Prospects reads as follows:
Pace, vision, and translatability are Kindel's calling cards. With feet that never stop moving, he weaves through traffic, draws defenders, and works give-and-gos. In a single rush, he builds several passing plays and then escapes the wall for a chance. A skillful mid-range shooter and even more dangerous passer, he brings dual-threat scoring ability.
Last year with the WHL's Calgary Hitmen, he had an impressive 99 points (35G, 64A) in 65 games. He also had 7 points (1G, 6A) in 5 games for Canada at the 2025 World Junior Championships.
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SEPTEMBRE 10 | 40 ANSWERS Over a Dozen Penguins Prospects to Be Highlighted at Tournament in Buffalo, Including 1st Rounder Ben Kindel Who is the most exciting Penguins prospeect? | ||
| Ben Kindel | 6 | 15 % |
| Tristan Broz | 1 | 2.5 % |
| Sergei Murashov | 26 | 65 % |
| Other | 7 | 17.5 % |
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