Calgary talents Ben Kindel, Jackson Smith chosen 11th and 14th in NHL Draft
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But how about playing alongside Sid Crosby, Ben?
It's in the cards for the Calgary Hitmen forward after the Pittsburgh Penguins shocked many — including Kindel himself — by making him the 11th selection Friday night in the 2025 NHL Draft.
'Yeah … you always kind of dreamed about this day,' said Kindel, who was visibly surprised at being drafted so high — 10 picks better than his final rating of 21 among North American skaters in the NHL Draft Prospects Rankings.
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