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Flames Draft Defensemen Again | Calgary Flames News
- Published
- July 11, 2026
- Duration
- 1:36
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jul 26, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames just shocked the NHL by selecting Carson Carels sixth overall — their highest draft pick ever for a defenseman. It’s the second time in three years they’ve invested a first-round pick on the blue line, continuing a decades-old pattern of drafting defensemen in clusters. While past picks like Al MacInnis became Cup-winning legends, other…
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The Calgary Flames just shocked the NHL by selecting Carson Carels sixth overall — their highest draft pick ever for a defenseman. It’s the second time in three years they’ve invested a first-round pick on the blue line, continuing a decades-old pattern of drafting defensemen in clusters. While past picks like Al MacInnis became Cup-winning legends, others faded quickly, showing the gamble involved. Recent selections like Carels and Parekh, paired with new acquisitions, hint at a bold rebuild ce
Themes
- hockey