Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection
San Jose Sharks selection of 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov marks the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history.
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The brief
The San Jose Sharks selected defenceman Alexander Karmanov with the 201st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Standing at 7 feet 1 inch, Karmanov has become the tallest player ever drafted into the league.
Coverage from ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Sportsnet.ca emphasizes the historic nature of Karmanov's height. Yahoo Sports and San Jose Hockey Now focused on the specific draft position and the team making the selection.
Future developments depend on Karmanov's integration into the Sharks organization following his selection at No. 201.
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Quick answers
Who is Alexander Karmanov?
A defenceman selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What record did Karmanov break?
He is now the tallest player ever drafted in the NHL.
Where was Karmanov selected in the draft?
He was taken 201st overall by the Sharks.
Coverage (8)
- NHL Draft: Sharks seventh-rounder Alexander Karmanov becomes tallest player ever drafted at 7-foot-1 Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Alexander Karmanov, selected in the seventh round by the San Jose Sharks, is the tallest player ever drafted to the NHL RMNB · 1d ago
- Sharks take 7-foot-1 defenseman in Round 7, tallest draft pick in NHL history NHL.com · 1d ago
- BREAKING: Sharks Pick 7-Foot-1 Alexander Karmanov No. 201 San Jose Hockey Now · 1d ago
- Sharks Select Alexander Karmanov 201st Overall in 2026 NHL Draft Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Sharks take seven-foot-one defenceman Alexander Karmanov at NHL Draft Sportsnet.ca · 1d ago
- 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov tallest player drafted in NHL ESPN · 1d ago
- Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection Bleacher Report · 1d ago
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