Brett Carson News

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announced today they have recalled forward Roman Horak and defenseman Brett Carson from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League while assigning forward Greg Nemisz to Abbotsford.

Carson has very little fantasy hockey value as he figures to play as a depth defenseman.

Carson is not on IR. Feaster explained he's considered non-roster because his injury happened during summer training. #Flames

Carson figures to serves as depth defenseman for the Flames. He should challenge for a bottom-pairing role when healthy but don't expect much from a player with two goals and 12 points through 78 career NHL games.

#Flames RW Rene Bourque (undisclosed) and D Brett Carson (back) skating with Coach Lowry right now.

The Flames acquired Carson last season mainly due to his previous ties to the city as a Calgary Hitmen defender. He should challenge for a bottom-pairing role when healthy but don't expect much from a player with two goals and 12 points through 78 career NHL games.