San Jose selects 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov from Moldova in the NHL Draft. Multiple reports highlight his unusual size, listing him at about 7-foot-1 and roughly 280 pounds. Outlets also say he becomes the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history. Yahoo Sports profiles Karmanov’s physical presence and scouting interest in his game, pointing to his scouting tape and providing early looks at what his height and build look like in a draft context. A Reddit post echoes the same core details, also emphasizing that San Jose drafts a 7-foot-1, 280-pound player and that the selection sets a new height record for players taken in the NHL Draft. Across sources, the common focus is that Karmanov’s height is a standout attribute and that the Sharks’ selection is historic for the league’s draft record. The reports do not describe specific team roster expectations beyond the fact that he is a seventh-round selection and a defenseman.