Daniil Chayka

Daniil Valentinovich Chayka (Russian: Даниил Валентинович Чайка; born October 22, 2002) is a Russian ice hockey defenceman who is currently under loan to CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. Chayka is considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Daniil Chayka
Born (2002-10-22) October 22, 2002
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team CSKA Moscow
NHL Draft Eligible 2021
Playing career 2020present

Playing career

Chayka won the OHL Cup as a member of the U16 Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Chayka was then drafted by the Guelph Storm and won the 2019 OHL championship.[2] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chayka returned to Russia, where he won the 2020 Karjala Cup.[3] He is a member of the Russian 2020 World Junior team.[4]

Career statistics

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 Russia WJC 4th 6 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 6 0 0 0 2

References

  1. Mckenzie, Bob. "Blueliner Owen Power tops McKenzie's first 2021 Draft Ranking". TSN. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  2. Faria, Chris. "2021 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  3. KENNEDY, RYAN. "Russia's Daniil Chayka Is Used to Winning". The Hockey News. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  4. Leach, Zach. "Russia Finalizes World Junior Roster". Pro Hockey Rumours. Retrieved 24 December 2020.


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