2026 NHL Mock Draft: Scouting Report on Carson Carels

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Carson Carels, who grew up on a farm owned by his family, was a steady riser on draft boards across the full season. While Chase Reid is our top defenseman, Carels very nearly caught up to him, and we believe he may even better fit the needs of certain teams than Reid. If a team, for example, were to want a defender with a shorter runway, Carels could be their guy.