By In this article, we will discuss the top 10 tallest NHL players of all time.
1. Zdeno Chara
Born: March 18th, 1977 (age 45)
Height: 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Position: Defence
Team(s): Sparta Praha, New York Islanders, Dukla Trenčín, Ottawa Senators, Färjestad BK, Boston Bruins, Lev Praha, and Washington Capitals
Nicknamed “Big Z” for his incredible height, Zdeno Chara stands at 6 ft 9 and is considered the tallest NHL player to ever play the game. During his playing career, the former Slovakian pro ice hockey defenceman played for 24 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals.
2. Andrej Sustr
Born: November 29th, 1990 (age 32)
Height: 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Position: Defence
Team(s): Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, and Minnesota Wild
Andrej Sustr is a Czech pro ice hockey defenceman who is a part of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Iowa Wild. He plays with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Standing at 6 ft 8, he is considered the second-tallest NHL player.
3. Tyler Myers
Born: February 1st, 1990 (age 33)
Height: 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Position: Defence
Team(s): Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks
The 33-year-old American-born Canadian pro ice hockey defenceman plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks. Because Myers was conceived in Houston, Texas, he is often referred to as “The Big Easy”, or “Big Tex”. Standing at 6 ft 8 tall, Myers is currently the tallest active NHL player as of now.
4. John Scott
Born: September 26th, 1982 (age 40)
Height: 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Position: Left Wing
Team(s): Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, Arizona Coyotes, and Montreal Canadiens
John Scott is a retired Canadian pro ice hockey defenceman and left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NLH) for almost 10 seasons. He played for the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes, and Montreal Canadiens. During his playing career, he was considered one of the tallest NHL players.
5. Joe Finley
Born: June 29th, 1987 (age 35)
Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Position: Defence
Played for: Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and HIFK
The 6 ft 7 retired defenceman, Joe Finley is an American pro ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 21 seasons. Finley played for the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders, and the Washington Capitals.
6. Derek Boogaard
Born: June 23rd, 1982
Died: May 13th, 2011 (aged 28)
Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Position: Left wing
Team(s): Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers
Securing the 6th spot on our list is Derek Boogard. The former Canadian pro ice hockey left winger played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers. He was considered one of the tallest NHL players to ever play the game standing at 6 ft 7. Boogaard passed away at the age of 28.
7. Chris Breen
Born: June 29th, 1989 (age 33)
Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Position: Defence
Team(s): Calgary Flames and Boston Bruins
Chris Breen is a former Canadian pro ice hockey defenceman. Although an undrafted player, he was a part of the Calgary Flames in 2010. He debuted in the NHL in 2013 with the Flames. Breen also had a short stint with the Boston Bruins as a free agent.
8. Jamie Oleksiak
Born: December 21, 1992 (age 30)
Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Position: Defence
Team(s): Seattle Kraken, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins
Jamie Oleksiak is a Canadian pro ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Seattle Kraken of the NHL. He is often referred to as the “Big Rig”. He stands at 6 ft 7 tall and is one of the tallest active NHL players as of now.
9. Hal Gill
Born: April 6th, 1975 (age 47)
Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Position: Defense
Team(s): Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Lukko
Hal Gill is an American former pro ice hockey defenseman who is a height of 6 ft 7 making him one of the tallest NHL players to ever play the game. He played in the NHL for 16 seasons with 6 different squads.
10. Brian Boyle
Born: December 18th, 1984 (age 38)
Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Position: Center
Team(s): Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and Pittsburgh Penguins
Brain Boyle is an American pro ice hockey center. He is presently a free agent. Boyle was a part of the NHL teams– Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. The 6 ft 7 is currently amongst the tallest active NHL players.
