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7'1" Draft Prospect Shatters NHL Draft Records
27 Jun
Summary
- Alexander Karmanov, standing 7'1", is the tallest player ever drafted.
- Karmanov made history Saturday in the 2026 NHL draft's seventh round.
- He is the first NHL draftee born in Moldova.
Defenseman Alexander Karmanov achieved a significant milestone on Saturday, being selected 201st overall in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks. His selection marked a new record in league history.
At 7'1", Karmanov has officially become the tallest player ever to be drafted into the National Hockey League. This remarkable height surpasses all previous draft records.
Furthermore, Karmanov, who played for the OHL's North Bay Battalion last season, also holds the distinction of being the first player born in Moldova to be selected in the NHL draft, a historic moment for Moldovan hockey.
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