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.
📍 How it ended
The 7-foot-1 defenseman made history as the tallest player ever drafted to the NHL. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 28d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (8)
- NHL Draft: Sharks seventh-rounder Alexander Karmanov becomes tallest player ever drafted at 7-foot-1 Yahoo Sports · 31d ago
- Alexander Karmanov, selected in the seventh round by the San Jose Sharks, is the tallest player ever drafted to the NHL RMNB · 31d ago
- Sharks take 7-foot-1 defenseman in Round 7, tallest draft pick in NHL history NHL.com · 31d ago
- BREAKING: Sharks Pick 7-Foot-1 Alexander Karmanov No. 201 San Jose Hockey Now · 31d ago
- Sharks Select Alexander Karmanov 201st Overall in 2026 NHL Draft Yahoo Sports · 31d ago
- Sharks take seven-foot-one defenceman Alexander Karmanov at NHL Draft Sportsnet.ca · 31d ago
- 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov tallest player drafted in NHL ESPN · 31d ago
- Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection Bleacher Report · 31d ago
What happened
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.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 31d ago.
Questions people are asking
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.
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