San Jose Sharks
· 2026-06-28
The San Jose Sharks drafted the tallest player in NHL history, 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov.
The Sharks are on the rise with a 39-35 record and standing 11th in the Western Conference.
The San Jose Sharks had a strong 2025-26 season with second-year superstar Macklin Celebrini leading the team.
They finished fifth in the Pacific Division and nearly made the playoffs.
The addition of Karmanov and other talented players like Will Smith and Alexander Wennberg will help the team.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has a team on the rise with a clutch goal scorer in Tyler Toffoli.
The Sharks also drafted winger Ivar Stenberg with the No. 2 pick overall and huge defenseman Keaton Verhoeff with the No. 9 pick.
Karmanov will be the tallest player in NHL history if he makes any team's final roster.
He played junior hockey for the Branford Titans and the North Bay Battalion last season.
The San Jose Sharks are moving in the right direction with their recent draft picks and talented players.
And with Karmanov's unique size and skills, the team's future looks bright.
But the Sharks still have work to do to make the playoffs.
So they will rely on their strong team dynamic and coaching to succeed.
The Sharks' current standing is a result of their hard work and dedication.
As of now, they are on a W1 streak.