From the Farm to the Flames - Carson Carels' Draft Day Journey

The NHL Draft brings all kinds of stories, but few are quite like Carson Carels', who's navigating one of the biggest days of his life while staying grounded in his roots. The New York Times got all-access to see how this prospect balances the intensity of draft day with the reality of where he comes from. It's the kind of human-interest piece that reminds you why the draft matters beyond just the tape and the metrics.