Sharks draft towering Alexander Karmanov, NHL's potential tallest player

The San Jose Sharks selected 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov in the late rounds of the 2026 NHL Draft. Karmanov, who weighs 280 pounds and is from Chisinau, Moldova, hopes to become the first player from his country in the NHL. He showed promise in junior leagues, totaling seven points in 15 games with the Brantford Titans. Currently attending the Sharks' development camp, Karmanov is set to play at Penn State in 2027. His size, unprecedented in high-level ice hockey, adds intrigue to his development journey.

• 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — First look at Sharks' 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov shows how absurdly tall he is