Calgary Flames select Carson Carels sixth overall in NHL Entry Draft

The Calgary Flames selected defenceman Carson Carels with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Carels, who played for the Prince George Cougars in the WHL, recorded 20 goals and 73 points in his second season. At 6'2" and 198 lbs, he is projected to be a cornerstone defenceman as he continues his development next season at the University of North Dakota. He was ranked third among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting and has a total of 111 points in 125 WHL games.

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