Chara takes the title of tallest player in league history. Nobody has eclipsed his 6-foot-9 stature, at least without the help of skates. There are a handful of players who have gotten close to Chara. John Scott and Joe Finley, who each retired within the last 10 years, were also 6-foot Another aptly-nicknamed player shares the record as the tallest goalie in NHL history.
Also coming in at 6-foot-7 is Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen. The shortest player in NHL history was also in charge of patrolling the net. Standing at 5-foot-3, the goalie put together a distinguished NHL career. Nathan Gerbe comes in as the shortest player in the current NHL and only one inch from tying Worters as the shortest player in league history. The 5-foot-4 left winger has been in the league since and has played for three organizations: the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes and now the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Gerbe and Chara have squared off before, and it has made for some wild images:. This is photoshopped right? There are some drastic height differences between the tallest and shortest players for franchises across the NHL. All but four teams have a skater under 5-foot, while 28 teams have someone taller than 6-foot Shortest: C Danny O'Regan -- 5-foot Arizona Coyotes. Tallest: G Ivan Prosvetov -- 6-foot Shortest: D Jack Ahcan -- 5-foot Tallest: RW Tage Thompson -- 6-foot You may like.
Notify of. Oldest Newest Most Voted. Inline Feedbacks. Never miss a post! Enter your email address to get all of our posts sent directly to your inbox! Bruins Team and Cap Info. Latest Popular. BHN Puck Links 10 hours ago. D 6' 9" lb Age: 44 New York Islanders. New York Islanders. View More. Signed as a free agent by Farjestad Sweden , September 24, Signed as a free agent by Boston, July 1, Signed as a free agent by Washington, December 30, Signed as a free agent by NY Islanders, September 18, Rather than just sitting around all day, Chara decided to continue his learning ways with his newly open schedule.
Real Estate, however, could become his new hobby. A new development in the world of Social Media, Chara has created an Instagram page that has become the talk of the town. Both in stature and in career success. A gentle giant who just wants to tell those important to him that he cares. What more can we ask from a person than that?
Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins, Dec. Zdeno Chara 33 of the Boston Bruins heads out to the ice for warm ups before a game.
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