The 7'0" Moldovan That Could Make Hockey History

[@MrSharkFIN]

i really hope carmanov makes it. would be fun to watch

[@ProspectShifts]

My favourite part is when he scores the goal and the kid (who is probably a very reasonable height) has to launch himself into Karmanov's arms

[@Dorian803]

I was happier to see that he could catch a kid like that while on skates. His ankles/knees/back must be in good shape, which isn't a given at that height.

[@go_goob9595]

If he produces enough he might go in the later rounds, but the scouts are probably going to look and see if his skating progresses at all

[@SirManfly]

I was thinking the same, probably the 5th round on is where he could be taken if at all?

[@dipeachio6832]

Chara was a horrible skater early in his career.

[@memorysometimers3067]

He must get a lot of high sticks !? When he winds up for quick lil a snapper his stick will be almost head height for other players.

[@zoey5163]

He’s a horrendous skater

[@AdamBassick]

@@dipeachio6832and later

[@KR-gy9eq]

This is a really well put together video! Gonna watch some more

[@FWFarenholtz]

Enjoy the journey :)

[@bobsjess]

As his hockey IQ rises and he adjusts to his athleticism and his size he could be something special. Imagine a zedano charra but bigger.

[@buffalowinter61]

That would be horrible, lol

[@atarimeejyaneeka]

zero chance that happens

[@BloodRider1914]

​@@buffalowinter61not if he's on your team

[@daviddavidd3745]

Great video, can tell you put a lot of effort into it as well

[@LuxuryEmpire24K]

It would be so sick to see a video done on the 2022-2023 Seattle Thunderbirds who on paper, are the best junior hockey team of all time - 6, possibly 7 1st Round NHL Picks (9 within first 2 rounds), 18 total draft picks, possible 1st round pick in 2025, 6 members from 2022 WJC Gold Medal Team (Dylan Guenther with golden goal), possibly by the time they're out of the WHL, this team will have had 20 NHL draft picks (Goalie Thomas Milic, CHL Goalie of the Year runner up (should've won), WHL Goalie of the Year, and WJC 2022 Gold Medal winning goalie).

[@coconyt3623]

It'll be tragic if he doesn't make it! Not just for the size, but to get a phenom like that out of Moldova of all places!

[@MeeseManyMoose]

This is quality content. Great editing, good use of graphics, on point use of footage, balanced commentary and great pacing. Slightly awkward channel name but you otherwise have a promising product going on. Worth a sub.

[@FWFarenholtz]

@@MeeseManyMoose thanks, my channel name is just my last name though haha

[@MeeseManyMoose]

@@FWFarenholtz Makes sense. Just doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.

[@alhunt3587]

The first thing that impressed me was his skating. Maybe it's an optial illusion because he's so tall. He also seems to be fairly well coorrdinated, mush better than average for kids that get that tall that fast. I think he could use some bulk put on maybe 25 or 50lbs if muscle. Would also like to see him develop a slapshot. With that size and reach he'd have a rifle. Tremendous potential.

[@FWFarenholtz]

His form and technique is far from poor. Just needs to get comfortable in his frame and work, work, work. Glad you see the same :)

[@mikelatendresse4838]

he already weighs 275 lbs, he doesn't need to bulk up.

[@Statsy10]

He's only 16... He's still growing! 😂

[@Sir_Godz]

jesus ,,,, still a kid ffs

[@randybegon3191]

do they make hockey socks long enough for the guy

[@Statsy10]

@@randybegon3191 I feel like hockey socks are pretty stretchy, but certainly you would think there would be other equipment issues he would run into, particularly if he keeps growing. Chara actually had to get a waiver from the NHL to use a stick that was longer than what the league rules allowed. This guy might have to tape two sticks together! 😂

[@randybegon3191]

@@Statsy10 When i played i had a hand full left to try and clip to my garter the socks could have fit a 50 in inseam mine was 29

[@jaysonb.6669]

With continued improvement & lack of serious injuries, this kid will be an all-star stud/powerplay specialist both in front of the net and at the point. Doesn't take a genius to see the athleticism & balance just from those short clips. His long strides will hunt down any forward within his gap zone. My friend was 6'6'' forward playing a bit of Junior Hockey and had nowhere near his level of balance & skating ability. Hope the Red Wings can draft the next Zdeno Chara.

[@analogman9697]

I'm 6'7"...when I played I could only find one pair of shin pads, but they were wide enough for a 400 pound man. I hope the game accomodates him better, cause he can skate.

[@jameson1239]

This kid is huge at a young age chances are he got to this height very quickly as he gets older his brain will catch up to his body and he will become a much better skater and shooter and stick handler in the future just this kid will be terrifying when he gets older

[@thejfk_experience490]

Terrible take. You basically just said “If this kid learns to do all the basic skills of hockey way better, he can get to the show” Yea, if I got better at stick handling, skating, and shooting, I bet I’d be going to the show as well Too much speculation. Right now his skills will not translate to higher levels, he’s still getting dangled by some 16 year old kids in some of these clips.

[@jameson1239]

@@thejfk_experience490 I said he very likely got so big so quickly his brain is still used to his body being shorter not 7’0 one of the reasons he’s being burned on some of those plays is because he doesn’t know his reach yet as he gets older his brain will adapt to playing in something so large and his overall coordination will improve for an example look at Tage Thompson he went from 6’2-6’3 and 150lbs at 16 to 6’6 220lbs by his draft year that’s one of the reasons his development took so long

[@rocketamerica2450]

​@thejfk_experience490 He's 7'1, though, there's the difference.

[@korbendallas7181]

Chara was one of the first players I ever noticed on TV as a kid. It was when fox highlighted the pucks (it glowed) so viewers could follow the game better. I remember him looking pretty goofy, awkward, and not be able to skate very well. . . but to see his career and how he improved, evolved, worked on his craft, and become and legend(CHAMPION!!) was amazing. Hoping the same for this fellow!

[@crazyralph6386]

Have you’ve ever seen Chara’s training regiment? He was absolutely super human, in which he could climb a rope faster than most primates. He worked tirelessly throughout his career to become the player he was. It has yet to be seen if this kid has that same drive and work ethic?

[@alfrede.neumann5513]

You got my subscription!

[@gregfranke3574]

His edgework is actually pretty advanced in the training clips shown...

[@billkammermeier]

One of those games is at UPMC Lemieux in Cranberry Twp, PA! I'd recognize that rink anywhere!

[@Dorian803]

For every Chara there are 20 Logan Stanleys and hundreds of guys who never make the show

[@sibbyeskie]

Bend your knees, kid!

[@BloodRider1914]

He really does not have to keep his head up though

[@gerardfraser]

good video thanks for sharing

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

Using a 5’5” stick at 7’0” sounds pretty rough on the back.

[@brainrotplague]

We need this guy in NHL25 HUT.

[@brainrotplague]

Probably 50 speed and acceleration, and 2 agility, but would still be a fun card

[@mediamannaman]

I'm a Texas man who knows very little about ice skating, much less hockey, so I have no basis to critique the kid. That said, he looks pretty damn good on those skates to me.

[@Doooooooooooood]

His height at a young age gives him a massive advantage over others, making him look amazing. Adult size Vs children. Will he develop into a top player only time will tell

[@oohglenn]

He's got a lot of work to put in. Painful gym work. I wish him well.

[@chevelle1]

Chara was an anomaly, the rare exception. There is a point where being too tall is a hindrance in hockey. (Goaltending aside). Really tall players have been mostly busts. Everyone thinks of height when it comes to size of a player. Weight is just as if not more important. And more specifically where the weight is distributed. There’s 5ft10 players bigger than 6ft1 players. Think Brad Marchand. Lower center of gravity, built like a cigarette machine, like a bull. Reality is, these abnormally tall players are more like beanpoles and can’t get built like that.

[@jessewahwah]

GIve me 5 examples of these really tall "busts."

[@thejfk_experience490]

@@jessewahwahthe only ones to make it so far are rage Thompson and Chara. By virtue of them being the only 2 successes, all the others are failures Enforcers like Rempe don’t count, he’s not on the team to play hockey, he’s there to fight

[@rocketamerica2450]

​@thejfk_experience490 Hal Gill, Jamie Oleksiak, and Tyler Myers have all been solid players.

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

"personally, i dont know why more teams do this" *you mean, why more teams DON'T do this

[@arthurmabeejr8752]

I've seen and experienced guys like him, his skating skill and hockey IQ is a great asset. The one thing I've seen from him that has improved is his wrist shot, this will get him to the next level in the pros. However, his legs are his biggest downfall as his hips don't cooperate with his legs, his upper body does not equally balance his legs. If it were me as a coach I would put him more in the weight room otherwise, on the next level he will get seriously injured. If you want to look at height advantage: A good example would be someone like Wayne Gretzky, Mike Modano, Mario Lem., just to name a few. What did they all have in common? They were in a height of 5'11" to 6'1" tall and all of them were great players. However, there were a few exceptions that worked on weights or in weight rooms to build thier upper body strength like: Jamor Jaugr,

[@JudgeDrey]

I had never really heard that about Chara's junior playing days. But if this kid becomes anything like Chara he's gonna be a monster! Anyone who has ever seen Chara without a shirt knows the guy is a damn beast! For the height he is to have a frame of a bodybuilder must've been like playing against the Hulk! And Boston did put him in front of the net on PP's. Anyways, I sincerely hope this kid gets to where he wants to be.

[@moosejaw99]

Chara was a terrible player in junior. Once saw Paul Ferone, a 5'11 forward beat him up. Yes, that's not how Chara ended up. He's now a HOFer that nobody wanted to mess with. Good on Chara, maybe this kid can do something similar.

[@chaoticstick09ontwitch]

i play for team philly, the rink he was on was rink 1 at ice line.

[@kg_canuck]

Some people at or near his height look very uncoordinated. You see this with some of the crazy tall basketball players; they aren't actually that athletic (ie agile, nimble, reactive), they can just operate literally above everyone else. This kid looks like he genuinely has a good focus on balance and technique. He's definitely not there yet, but hey, he's only 16. I'd be really interested to see how he develops.

[@cbjm36]

Could see him take some time to get to the NCAA. Might not be until he’s 19 or 20. Hope he makes it. Would be so cool seeing a Moldovan in the league.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Kids team-mate's dad was on PG. Chara got a weight bench put in hallway, everyone walked by him doing like 200lbs bench. He was a machine.

[@FWFarenholtz]

That's unreal haha

[@oohglenn]

@@FWFarenholtz For a few seasons there the B's put Chara in front of the net on PPs.

[@BrodyYYC]

I don't think it's a good idea to draft someone that has Acromegaly.

[@FWFarenholtz]

Liking this comment cause someone passed their Biology class

[@buffalowinter61]

@@FWFarenholtz Too funny, he also could of passed Sunday school and called him a Nephylim instead

[@kylehankins5988]

I don’t think he has a condition. I don’t think someone with gigantism would be that coordinated and I know basketball players like Wembanyama (who doesn’t have a growth disorder) were taller than Carmanov at his age.

[@robertrobinson1135]

Point to keep in mind, even in the NBA, exceptionally tall players don't look like they have the same hustle as smaller guys. But it's deceptive, because they cover much more ground with each stride. His skating looking like it does right now is quite impressive already!

[@JackBirdbath]

Lemieux was deceptively pretty fast

[@rocketamerica2450]

I thought so, too. Once at Penn State, they will have physics experts studying him along with the best coaches and teachers they can get. He may have another growth spurt, and by the time he's 20 or 21. He could be close to 8 feet.

[@jtwilliams8895]

Oh cmon. He’s got a long way to go. He’s so much bigger than his competitors, it’s difficult to imagine how he’ll look against opponents who aren’t under 16.

[@FWFarenholtz]

Then you agree with me…

[@Hummerbird99]

He's 7 ft and still growing. Who in the NHL is anywhere near that?

[@HarryRiceHockey]

I could see a 3rd round pick being used on him IF his skating improves and he begins to dominate. Guys like Point dropped with more offensive skill because of their skating. Maybe he's taken with a 6th or 7th round pick at that point, but if he goes undrafted that'll be a huge (no pun intended) mistake. Skating is so easy to fix especially with an NHL roster, that it kind of gets overblown to me. If Karmanov makes it to even the AHL, he's going all the way. I don't see him being Chara level good but I can see a consistent 3rd pair D who's a fan favourite and is a big morale booster.

[@randybegon3191]

big strides cover the ice in a hurry so coaching should help him play zone style defense and allow the skating to improve

[@hyrle750]

Zdeno Chara screening goalies was always hilarious. It'd be awesome to see 7'0" guy do it. Also prime Chara would shoot 100+ mph slapshots.

[@Jamie71q]

His wrist shot is impressive

[@PalpitoMcCray]

Big Z is one of my all-time favorites, this kid has phenomenal skating in comparison. Chara had a top tier IQ however, will be interesting to see how this kid develops.

[@dicknasty1142]

Phenomenal skating? You've obviously never played hockey before. He's a terrible skater. He doesn't pivot well and that's bread and butter stuff you need as a pro d man. He just doesn't have it.

[@LeeWu-123]

For a dude with his massive size he is actually very coordinated 👊🔥🔥

[@patrickscott838]

Hope he can improve his game!

[@leinbajr]

I saw Chara play with the Islanders live in Philly, and he was still raw then. If Carmanov works on his game and people are patient, he could have a good future.

[@oohglenn]

His skating looks better than Chara's. Is his work ethic is the question.

[@RoyalMela]

Rolle Saarinen, whose name you mentioned, is 215cm tall and still plays. At low level, but still he plays.

[@FWFarenholtz]

He’ll fall under the beer league/house category haha. That’s awesome to hear he’s still skating around

[@loganhoneycutt8937]

I was actually there watching him live at the game he watched. I walked past him in the hallway as well as the team was leaving and me, 6'0, didn't even make it past his shoulders.

[@FWFarenholtz]

Eat your vegtables :)

[@tomfilipiak3511]

I have some Moldovan blood in me,go get themDude!

[@arturw5556]

Yeah and he is russian, get over it.

[@rydenhaze10]

What were are they feeding bro, I’m 08 but stuck at 5’4 😭

[@metfan099]

He should definitely absorb as much film of Zdeno Chara as possible because I feel like that’d be his absolute ceiling that he could ever hope for

[@soticsbackup1027]

Video on Nyman pleaseeee or Eli Mckamey

[@hoofarted4529]

He’s a good skater, great for 6’6”, unreal for 7’

[@dicknasty1142]

You know nothing about hockey if you think this kid is a good skater.

[@Xvash2]

> maybe there is some 7'1" mutant playing house... Former NBAer Greg Ostertag is 7'2 and skates in the Dallas area.

[@FWFarenholtz]

You love to see it

[@truenorth2615]

Zach Edey played AA hockey in the GTHL until he was about 12 years old. At 12 he was significantly taller than anyone on the ice, including the refs. If he would have stuck with it, he would have been the tallest at 7' 4" !!

[@FWFarenholtz]

@@truenorth2615 love me some more Zach Edey lore

[@yesicanu]

Who makes his skates, Rossignol?

[@Ottotherepoman1]

that's just too tall. Unless he has a mean streak like Chara, guys are gonna take his legs out and he has a long ways to fall.

[@symptomofsouls]

He got ejected in his debut he has the dog in him

[@dourmoose]

Ol Slewfoot would end his career

[@bobbybeast1000]

Well, perhaps he'd gain self defensive skills as his co-ordination improves. By the time the pros are at him, he'll be a seasoned vet at protecting himself adn maybe even make sure they don't do that more than one time .... ;D

[@FischerFan]

..and when that happens, he'll go through the ice and clear through to China!

[@cmacctron7787]

U should check out Justin ouellette from the cornwall colts ... a little undersized but the kid can play

[@buffalowinter61]

It will be interesting to see if this young player can make it to a pro league here in North America, then he would have to perform the same way with players only three inches shorter, for example Mister Rempe, instead of everyone at least a half a foot shorter, now I know three inches in height matters, but still... Additionally, when I was 12 years old debating with my teammates why we could not have a sumo wrestler don the pads and play in net, shutout city right? I imagine if this gets out of hand, not only will the NHL have equipment size regulations but player size regulations as well...no one over a certain height or weight, lol.

[@onelove1968]

As competition increases any gaps of space and time will be reduced to zero. And if they put him on defense, his own goalies will hate him for reducing puck visibility.

[@Kvothe3]

Nah, they will be able to see under his legs.

[@andygrenn680]

That’s 7’0” with or without skates..What size is his skate boot?

[@igorcarmanov3899]

17

[@andygrenn680]

@@igorcarmanov3899 a snug fit to boot…

[@Nuttyirishman85]

He would be so easy to deke out.

[@johanjotun1647]

Is he north of 250lbs? He's a big target to hit, durability is my initial concern seeing him.

[@randybegon3191]

does he even know how to throw a check size matters and he reaches around to defend rather than separate the man from the puck with the body

[@FWFarenholtz]

273 at the moment

[@TheSensation19]

How is this 7 years later

[@larrycrash5505]

The bigger they are…. The harder they fall …..

[@KibblezanBitz]

Watch as he gets drafted 13th overall or something. Some team is gonna take himway too early looking for the next Chara. I just hope the Jets aren't the one to do it. Second round or later however...

[@curiousbrowza]

Perhaps, the Bruins can get him to play with Letourneau?

[@waylonjennings783]

All I anticipate are knee and back problems.

[@FWFarenholtz]

Sounds like my life

[@APPOINTEDTIMES]

if he can meets with chara im sure he will give him pointers.

[@TANQ31]

Hockey is not basketball. Skill and speed is WAYYYYY more important than size (to a certain extent). Once you are 5'10", 6', 0" and extremely fast and skilled, the extra height and weight is not necessarily a benefit. Not to mention getting underneath other players with your stick and body is the name of the game with hockey. If he is fast, if he is extremely coordinated, he can be a good defensemen. but the skill and speed need to translate or the height is not a factor in him developing.

[@chevelle1]

🎯

[@jessewahwah]

Forwards have to go around or through defenseman. The guy's wingspan and massive stick reach are going to make that difficult no matter how fast you are. And at 275 pounds any collisions are going to go his way.

[@jjww30]

Sweep the leg, Johnny.

[@pwr2ppl183]

Have you got a video about the smallest player to play NHL?

[@FWFarenholtz]

Not my forte haha

[@jamesgreensmith6469]

It's probably nathan Gerbe. He had a pretty decent career not too long ago

[@FWFarenholtz]

@@jamesgreensmith6469 it is. I just won’t make vids on NHLers

[@raygardiner4723]

Actually it is Roy Worters - a goaltender who played 12 years and posted 66 shutouts

[@ramrod9556]

Wishful thinking this guy will play any pro league.

[@timothyletwin5911]

There is zero evidence that this kid will ever be drafted in the NHL. Extremely limited chance. Chara was a 1 in a million.

[@dicknasty1142]

Chara was 1 in a lifetime

[@Hummerbird99]

Yes but it's still fun to think about.

[@markbenn1907]

I saw Chara at a morning skate one time… he was so fucking massive.

[@Matthew-cw3gn]

Wasn't there some Penguins prospect who committed to Penn State a number of years ago who was 6'10" out of Russia?

[@robertlegault9226]

Future Hab

[@MV-gt1qu]

They said judge was too big but it worked out lol

[@pwnedeful]

He seems like an Islanders kind of draft pick

[@poboymusic1958]

He’s 16! He may not end up in the NHL until he is 21 if he plays in the NCAA, assuming he gets there, but with 5 years to develop, the potenital is high. As they say, you can’t teach someone to be tall.

[@chevelle1]

No way at 21. Probably 3-4 yrs college and another 3-4 between the ECHL and AHL. Dmen take longer to develop as it is.

[@poboymusic1958]

@@chevelle1 You are most likely right. Probably the best comparison is Zdeno Chara who didn’t get his act together until he was 25 or so.

[@tydoom7559]

7 feet 273 pounds lol. Apparently hes commited to Penn State, according to elite prospects.

[@highmedic2351]

He should become a goalie.

[@classic.cameras]

The Boston Bruins be like... taller than Chara? We're interested.

[@davehughes9205]

The ' goes in front of the numbers, not after. You are replacing 2008 with 08, hence '08 is the correct way to put this.

[@heh9392]

Charas late childhood was like all the time just training and practising, this Moldovan should be doing the same every single day with no freetime if he wanted to succeed like Chara did.

[@guyfaux3978]

I assume he has to have equipment and uni's made for him?

[@spyder8986]

Chara wasn't the fastest skater ever. & he did well, with the proper teachers and coaching, he can definitely turn pro.

[@martinhughes2637]

Moldova? Sounds like a suburb in Cleveland.

[@Tairygreen]

Key-shin-ow

[@randybegon3191]

whats that a 20 ft wingspan on the kid may have to learn how to take the body ,he is so much bigger than other players at the moment NCAA will have a few 6,4 players to level up

[@SpruceTreeThree]

I played with a kid being abnormally taller than his opponents and half the penalties he would receive would be completely incidental just be due to being so much bigger. Might be the same case for this kid. a simple shove from this kid may feel like a big hit from regularly sized players

[@tvviewer4500]

Imagine being the 7 foot tall hockey players who ‘didn’t amount to anything’ watching this video..

[@FWFarenholtz]

I mean hockey wise, they don’t go extremely well. I hope they found their calling elsewhere in life ❤

[@GaryWilson-u9v]

Garcia Edward Jones Mark Thomas Lisa

[@kperez151]

But can he skate? Even Bol was basically an oddity with some use

[@tems81]

7"7 When he's 21

[@Crimsonfangg]

Why does that thumbnail look like tom brady as a young child?

[@FWFarenholtz]

Reminds me more of Jesse Puljijarvi 😂

[@berke2336]

the most promising part is he doesn't MOVE like the big lanky prospects in most sports that move like a baby giraffe, I hope he sticks with it because NCAA needs some big scrappy boys

[@markcarlson115]

As of this moment he looks glacially slow. He’s only 16 so we need to give him more time to develop.

[@darthmocker7379]

so the Nephliem like hockey.

[@scottslomka240]

put him in goal

[@APPOINTEDTIMES]

maybe he can be a fulton reed lol

[@stratcat3216]

He'll need to learn to skate before he's even a consideration.

[@Raumance]

Probably from 6'5" up height starts to work against you especially in modern hockey. And at 7' you have the additional downside of being so long you get injured easily. Hockey is an especially bad sport because of the physical nature. Being so lanky makes you very vulnerable.