7-foot tall Alexander Karmanov signs in OHL, on track to become tallest, heaviest player in NHL history
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There have been no more physically intimidating prospects perhaps in NHL history than Alexander Karmanov, who is listed at 7'0" and 278 pounds, and he's signing with the OHL's North Bay Battalion.
Players in the OHL will now all have their heads on a swivel thanks to the arrival of perhaps the largest hockey player in history.
Alexander Karmanov, who is listed at 7'0" (without skates) and 278 pounds, is reportedly signing with the North Bay Battalion of the OHL tomorrow per analyst Scott Wheeler.
Sounds like Alexander Karmanov is going to be signing with North Bay tomorrow, per source. He'll be registered as their third import and get an opportunity with the Battlion that the Bulldogs just couldn't give him this year.
He has 7PTS in 15GP with the Jr. B Brantford Titans.
He has 7PTS in 15GP with the Jr. B Brantford Titans.
At 17 years old, he won't be Draft eligible until next year. He also has a small sample size of play, but his size alone is enough to make NHL teams think about scouting him at the very least.
Alexander Karmanov Would Be The Largest Player In NHL History If He Makes It That Far
Per Barstool Sports, these are the tallest players who have played in the NHL before:
1. Zdeno Chara - 6'9" (1997-2022)
2. Matt Rempe - 6'9" (2024-Present)
3. Elmer Soderblom - 6'8" (2021-Present)
4. Tyler Myers - 6'8" (2009-Present)
5. Andrej Sustr - 6'8" (2013-2022)
6. John Scott - 6'8" (2009-2018)
7. Jamie Oleksiak - 6'7" (2013-Present)
8. Brian Boyle - 6'7" (2008-2021)
9. Hal Gill - 6'7" (1997-2017)
10. Chris Breen - 6'7" (2011-2014)
2. Matt Rempe - 6'9" (2024-Present)
3. Elmer Soderblom - 6'8" (2021-Present)
4. Tyler Myers - 6'8" (2009-Present)
5. Andrej Sustr - 6'8" (2013-2022)
6. John Scott - 6'8" (2009-2018)
7. Jamie Oleksiak - 6'7" (2013-Present)
8. Brian Boyle - 6'7" (2008-2021)
9. Hal Gill - 6'7" (1997-2017)
10. Chris Breen - 6'7" (2011-2014)
If Karmanov were to eventually make it to the NHL, he would easily top them all - literally.
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