Canada Reaches World Cup Round of 16, Flames Draft Carson Carels, Kawhi to Toronto Rumours + NBA/NHL Trades
A historic week in Canadian sports and a wild one across the NHL and NBA. Peter Klein covers it all on Couch Potato Diary.
⚽ Canada advances to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history with a 1-0 win over South Africa — Stephen Eustáquio with the stoppage-time winner.
🏒 The Calgary Flames draft Carson Carels sixth overall at the NHL Draft, locking in what could be one of the best blue lines in the league. Peter breaks down the pick, the blue line depth chart, and what the Flames still need to address going forward.
🏒 Full 2026 NHL Draft breakdown — Gavin McKenna to the Leafs…
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