Now, many wonder about Carson Carels, the sixth overall pick in the 2026 draft. While Flames fans are hopeful the defenseman will be on the team soon enough, he’ll spend next season at the University of North Dakota. So, Flames fans must be patient before they get to see Carels (although if they are out of the playoff picture and the Wranglers are making a Calder Cup run, he might be in the AHL for a brief stint).
