The San Jose Sharks had an eventful Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting goaltender Brady Knowling with the No. 127 pick, center Jake Gustafson at No. 174, and making history by drafting the 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the No. 201 overall pick, the tallest prospect ever taken in the draft. Knowling is a dual US-Canadian citizen with a solid record in the U.S. national team development program, while Gustafson is the son of a senior VP at SAP Center. Karmanov previously played in the Greater Ontario Hockey League, where he had modest scoring performance.
Want More Context? 🔎
Sharks Draft Alexander Karmanov with 201st Pick
Sports News. No Fluff.
Quick summaries of major games, trades, and headlines — so you can stay in the loop without spending hours reading.