Draft & Prospects
Sharks Swing for the Fences: 7-Foot-1 Karmanov Rewrites Draft Record Books
In the seventh round, San Jose selected a defenseman whose physical stature has never been seen before in an NHL draft class, making him an instant historical footnote regardless of what happens next. Karmanov's 7-foot-1 frame is genuinely rare in professional hockey, and the Sharks are betting that his size combined with development time could yield something special on the backend.
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