Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection
The San Jose Sharks have drafted 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making him the tallest player ever selected in NHL history.
📍 How it ended
The story of Alexander Karmanov’s selection by the San Jose Sharks as the tallest player ever drafted to the NHL quieted after his seventh-round pick was announced. No further updates on his development or NHL prospects appeared in subsequent reports.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (9)
- Sharks just drafted tallest player in NHL history Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Alexander Karmanov, selected in the seventh round by the San Jose Sharks, is the tallest player ever drafted to the NHL RMNB · 46d ago
- BREAKING: Sharks Pick 7-Foot-1 Alexander Karmanov No. 201 San Jose Hockey Now · 46d ago
- Sharks take 7-foot-1 defenseman in Round 7, tallest draft pick in NHL history NHL.com · 46d ago
- Sharks Select Alexander Karmanov 201st Overall in 2026 NHL Draft Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Sharks take 7-foot-1 defenseman in Round 7, tallest draft pick in NHL history NHL.com · 46d ago
- Sharks take seven-foot-one defenceman Alexander Karmanov at NHL Draft Sportsnet.ca · 46d ago
- 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov tallest player drafted in NHL ESPN · 46d ago
- Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection Bleacher Report · 46d ago
What happened
During the 2026 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks selected Alexander Karmanov as the 201st overall pick in the seventh round. Standing at 7-foot-1, Karmanov has been identified as the tallest player ever drafted into the league.
Coverage from outlets including NHL.com, ESPN, Sportsnet.ca, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the historical nature of the selection based on his height. Reports from RMNB, Bleacher Report, and San Jose Hockey Now confirm the defenseman's status as a record-setting draft pick.
Future developments will involve Karmanov's integration into the San Jose Sharks organization. Coverage does not yet specify the details regarding his professional development path or future contract status.
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Questions people are asking
Which team drafted Alexander Karmanov?
The San Jose Sharks selected him as the 201st overall pick in the seventh round.
Why is this selection notable?
Alexander Karmanov is the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history, measured at 7-foot-1.
What position does Karmanov play?
He is a defenseman.
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