San Jose Sharks select 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov at No. 201
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The San Jose Sharks selected Alexander Karmanov with the No. 201 pick during the 2026 draft held in Buffalo. Karmanov, standing at 7-foot-1, is the tallest player ever drafted and played as a defenseman for the North Bay Battalion, recording two assists in 20 games. Analysts noted Karmanov's potential as a strong, detail-oriented defender despite concerns over his offensive capabilities. His selection concludes the Sharks' draft activities this year.
- •Karmanov is the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history.
- •He recorded two assists in 20 games for North Bay Battalion.
- •Analysts emphasize his defensive skills over offensive production.
- •The Sharks' selection concludes their participation in the 2026 draft.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Sharks Pick 7-Foot-1 Alexander Karmanov No. 201
"BUFFALO — The San Jose Sharks have made history. The San Jose Sharks have selected Alexander Karmanov with the No. 201 pick. Alexander Karmanov is a 7-foot-1 defenseman who had two assists in 20 games for the North Bay Battalion. The Moldavan is the tallest player ever drafted. “Karmanov understands what he has to be […] The post BREAKING: Sharks Pick 7-Foot-1 Alexander Karmanov No. 201 appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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