Carlos Händel

August 2025 – Handel is a 6-1 right-handed defenseman who plays a smooth game and doesn’t shy away from joining the rush. Last year, he captained Germany at the U18 World Juniors, where he put up four points in four games. He was projected to go as early as the second round by Daily Faceoff, so to get him in the sixth is great value for Montreal. Handel is very calm under pressure and makes good first passes out of his zone. He loves to get involved in the play and attacks all the open ice you give him. His mobility allows him to be deceptive and chip in offensively. Emmanuel Alforque

June 2025 – Selected 177th overall, Carlos Händel is now a member of the Montreal Canadiens. Mark Henry