Who Are the Tallest Players in the NHL? (2023-2024)
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 this season that 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 players this season. Get ready to learn some random, yet interesting, hockey facts that you can show off to your friends.
Tallest NHL Players
In the NHL, the seven tallest players tower over the ice at a remarkable height of 6’7″ or more, showcasing a trend towards exceptional height in the league. This is a significant difference compared to the average NHL player, who stands around 6’1 1/2″ tall.
Furthermore, there’s a larger group of 20 players who are just a hair shorter at 6’6″, placing them just below the tallest in the league but still significantly above the average height for NHL players.
I’ve included both sets of players in the two lists below.
Tyler Myers
- Height: 6’8″ (80 inches)
- Weight: 229 lbs
- Team: Vancouver Canucks
- Draft: 2008, 1st round (12th overall) by the Buffalo Sabres
- Years in NHL: Since 2009
Mads Sogaard
- Height: 6’7″ (79 inches)
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Team: Ottawa Senators
- Draft: 2019, 2nd round (37th overall) by the Ottawa Senators
- Years in NHL: Since 2021
Jani Hakanpää
- Height: 6’7″ (79 inches)
- Weight: 222 lbs
- Team: Dallas Stars
- Draft: 2010, 4th round (104th overall) by the St. Louis Blues
- Years in NHL: Since 2020
Vincent Desharnais
- Height: 6’7″ (79 inches)
- Weight: 226 lbs
- Team: Edmonton Oilers
- Draft: 2016, 7th round (183rd overall) by the Edmonton Oilers
- Years in NHL: Since 2022
Logan Stanley
- Height: 6’7″ (79 inches)
- Weight: 231 lbs
- Team: Winnipeg Jets
- Draft: 2016, 1st round (18th overall) by the Winnipeg Jets
- Years in NHL: Since 2021
Victor Hedman
- Height: 6’7″ (79 inches)
- Weight: 246 lbs
- Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
- Draft: 2009, 1st round (2nd overall) by the Tampa Bay Lightning
- Years in NHL: Since 2009
Jamie Oleksiak
- Height: 6’7″ (79 inches)
- Weight: 257 lbs
- Team: Seattle Kraken
- Draft: 2011, 1st round (14th overall) by the Dallas Stars
- Years in NHL: Since 2011
6’6″ Players in the NHL
Here is that next group of players, all standing at 6’6″.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | Flames |
| Nick Bjugstad | Coyotes |
| Alex Vlasic | Blackhawks |
| Tage Thompson | Sabres |
| Michael Rasmussen | Red Wings |
| Jaycob Megna | Blackhawks |
| Radim Zohorna | Penguins |
| Owen Power | Sabres |
| Alexey Toropchenko | Blues |
| Jake Oettinger | Stars |
| Aliaksei Protas | Capitals |
| Colton Parayko | Blues |
| Jarred Tinordi | Blackhawks |
| Kevin Bahl | Devils |
| Dougie Hamilton | Devils |
| Jordan Greenway | Sabres |
| Michael McCarron | Predators |
| Nicolas Hague | Knights |
| Anthony Stolarz | Panthers |
| Nikita Zadorov | Canucks |
Final Thoughts
The presence of these exceptionally tall players in the NHL highlights the diversity of physical attributes in the league. While height is certainly an advantage in certain aspects of the game, it’s the combination of skill, agility, and strategic play that truly makes these players stand out on the ice.
Whether you’re a casual viewer or someone who enjoys playing hockey recreationally, remember that physical characteristics like height can offer certain advantages, but dedication, practice, and a good understanding of the game are what really count.
So, lace up your skates, hit the rink, and enjoy the game in all its forms, celebrating the unique talents and qualities each player brings to the ice.
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