Who Are the Tallest Left Wings in the NHL? (2024)
I’ve been a Sports Performance Coach for twenty years and I’ve always found it impactful to show the players I coached the heights and weights of pro players at their position. This has proven over the years to be motivational for players needing to add size and sometimes served as a harsh reality check.
I did the same research I do every year. I poured through the active rosters for the 2023-2024 NHL season, immediately following the final preseason cuts, a total of nearly 800 players and broke them down by position.
By popular demand, I have put together this guide focusing on the NHL’s tallest Left Wings this season. Get ready to learn some interesting hockey facts that you can show off to your friends.
The Tallest NHL Left Wings
In the NHL, the seven tallest left wings command attention on the ice, each standing at a formidable height of 6’5″ or taller. This size sets them apart in a position where the average height hovers just under 6’1″. These left wings combine their significant height with speed and dexterity, leveraging their physical advantage to excel in their role.
Additionally, there’s a select group of left wings who are slightly shorter, standing at 6’4″. Though not the tallest in their position, they still surpass the height of many of their counterparts.
I’ve included both sets of players in the two lists below.
Radim Zohorna
- Height: 6’6″ (78 inches)
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
- Draft: Undrafted
- Years in NHL: Since 2021
Jordan Greenway
- Height: 6’6″ (78 inches)
- Weight: 231 lbs
- Team: Buffalo Sabres
- Draft: 2015, 2nd round (50th overall) by the Minnesota Wild
- Years in NHL: Since 2017
Pierre Engvall
- Height: 6’5″ (77 inches)
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Team: New York Islanders
- Draft: 2014, 7th round (188th overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Years in NHL: Since 2019
Patrik Laine
- Height: 6’5″ (77 inches)
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
- Draft: 2016, 1st round (2nd overall) by the Winnipeg Jets
- Years in NHL: Since 2016
Mason Marchment
- Height: 6’5″ (77 inches)
- Weight: 216 lbs
- Team: Dallas Stars
- Draft: Undrafted
- Years in NHL: Since 2019
Ross Johnston
- Height: 6’5″ (77 inches)
- Weight: 234 lbs
- Team: Anaheim Ducks
- Draft: Undrafted
- Years in NHL: Since 2016
Dmitri Voronkov
- Height: 6’5″ (77 inches)
- Weight: 240 lbs
- Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
- Draft: 2019, 4th round (114th overall) by the Columbus Blue Jackets
- Years in NHL: Rookie
6’4″ Left Wings
Here is that next tier of Left Wings, one inch shorter at 6’4″.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Zach Sanford | Blackhawks |
| Lawson Crouse | Coyotes |
| Brady Tkachuk | Senators |
| Austin Watson | Lightning |
Final Thoughts
The tallest Left Wings in the NHL demonstrate how a player’s height can be a significant asset in the sport. These athletes, standing at 6’5″ and above, utilize their size to enhance their game, combining size with skill and agility.
Their presence on the ice is not just about physical dominance but also about how they intelligently use their height to gain advantages in reach, shielding the puck, and in physical matchups. For fans and aspiring players, these Left Wings are a reminder that while physical attributes like height are inherent, it’s the dedication to refining skills and understanding the game that truly makes a player excel.
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