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Sharks draft tallest player in NHL history

San Jose Sharks drafted 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov in seventh round, making him the tallest NHL draft pick ever. The 18-year-old Moldovan defenseman, 280 pounds, played in OHL and will join Penn State in 2027.