Three rapid-fire observations from this compendium of Ben Kindel's 2024-25 season:
• For a kid who's forged a reputation on assists, he'll turn obvious passing situations into shots.
• Long-range wristers? With the scoop-looking finish to the release? Not a goaltender's friend.
• Not seeing any issue with the skating that wouldn't be solved by being older than 17.
• Bonus: At 5:35, he sets up all three goals of a Tanner Howe hat trick. Hmmm ...
Want to participate in our comments?
Want an ad-free experience?
Become a member, and enjoy premium benefits! Make your voice heard on the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates, and hear right back from tens of thousands of fellow Pittsburgh sports fans worldwide! Plus, access all our premium content, including Dejan Kovacevic columns, Friday Insider, daily Live Qs with the staff, more! And yeah, that's right, no ads at all!
THE ASYLUM
Dejan Kovacevic
1:42 am - 06.28.2025DowntownThree rapid-fire observations from this compendium of Ben Kindel's 2024-25 season:
• For a kid who's forged a reputation on assists, he'll turn obvious passing situations into shots.
• Long-range wristers? With the scoop-looking finish to the release? Not a goaltender's friend.
• Not seeing any issue with the skating that wouldn't be solved by being older than 17.
• Bonus: At 5:35, he sets up all three goals of a Tanner Howe hat trick. Hmmm ...
Want to participate in our comments?
Want an ad-free experience?
Become a member, and enjoy premium benefits! Make your voice heard on the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates, and hear right back from tens of thousands of fellow Pittsburgh sports fans worldwide! Plus, access all our premium content, including Dejan Kovacevic columns, Friday Insider, daily Live Qs with the staff, more! And yeah, that's right, no ads at all!
We’d love to have you!