Alexander Karmanov, the tallest player ever drafted into the NHL at seven-foot-one, is rewriting history as a seventh-round pick by the San Jose Sharks—possibly the first ever from Moldova. With raw passion ignited by childhood ice hockey on frozen lakes and idolizing legends like Chara and Pronger, he’s now soaking in mentorship from stars like Burns and Thornton. Despite early setbacks from his size—including frequent head-check penalties—he’s mastering his game and poised to unleash his physicality at NHL camp. A towering talent with heart, Karmanov’s journey is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91ed91b92fcdeb8e

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