Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection
The San Jose Sharks have made NHL history by drafting Alexander Karmanov, the tallest player ever selected in the league's draft.
📍 How it ended
Karmanov was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round with the 201st overall pick. There is no further information on his future plans or next steps in his hockey career.
Epilogue added 130d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection Bleacher Report · 132d ago broke it first
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The San Jose Sharks selected defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the 201st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Standing at 7-foot-1, Karmanov becomes the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history.
Coverage from ESPN, NHL.com, Yahoo Sports, Sportsnet, ABC7 Bay Area, and Bleacher Report emphasizes his record-breaking height and his position as a defenseman. Karmanov was taken by the Sharks during the seventh round of the draft.
Future coverage is expected to track Karmanov's transition into the NHL as the tallest player to have ever been drafted.
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Who is Alexander Karmanov?
He is a defenseman selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 NHL Draft.
How tall is Alexander Karmanov?
He is 7-foot-1.
Where was Karmanov selected in the draft?
He was selected 201st overall in the seventh round.
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