NHL Draft: Sharks seventh-rounder Alexander Karmanov becomes tallest player ever drafted at 7-foot-1

The San Jose Sharks selected defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the 201st overall pick (seventh round) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Karmanov, who hails from Moldova, stands at 7-foot-1, making him the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history. The pick was announced on June 28, 2026.