Karmanov, an 18-year-old out of Chisinau, Moldova, is the tallest player ever drafted into the NHL. He is also the first player ever drafted from Moldova.
The tallest player ever to win a Stanley Cup was 6-foot-9 Zdeno Chara, a 2025 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The tallest active player is New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe, who is also 6-foot-9.
The Sharks shared a full scouting report video on Karmanov featuring a breakdown from NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman.