The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed their top draft pick to an entry level contract.
18-year-old Ben Kindel signed the three-year deal yesterday. He will be eligible to play next season, or be returned to the Calgary Hitmen. In the 2024-25 season, he recorded 35 goals, 64 assists and 99 points in 65 games with Calgary and was named to the WHL Eastern Conference All-Star Team.