7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov tallest player drafted in NHL

A new NHL update is on the board from ESPN. The source report points to The Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making the 18-year-old the tallest player ever drafted by an NHL team. Total Highlights is tracking the story for readers who want the quick version and a direct path back to the original report.

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Source: ESPN.