Size makes a splash: 7-foot-1 Sharks prospect Karmanov stuns in rookie camp with fight and presence
Sharks’ 7-foot-1, 280-pound defenseman Alexander Karmanov made a dominant rookie camp impression by delivering a big hit on Kings’ Jakub Dvorak, then winning a fight against Kings prospect Liam Lefebvre in a bout that showcased a 10-inch height disparity, as San Jose rolled to an 8-1 win in the Rookie Faceoff; Karmanov is the tallest NHL-drafted player ever at 7-foot-1 (selected 201st overall in 2026).