Daniil Chayka

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Valentinovich and the family name is Chayka.
Daniil Chayka
Born (2002-10-22) 22 October 2002 (age 22)
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams		 Avangard Omsk
CSKA Moscow
NHL draft 38th overall, 2021
Vegas Golden Knights
Playing career 2020–present

Daniil Valentinovich Chayka (Russian: Даниил Валентинович Чайка; born 22 October 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Chayka was considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL entry draft, and was selected 38th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

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 was a member of the Russian 2020 World Junior team.[4]

On December 2, 2024, Chayka was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights with the intention of terminating his contract.[5] Chayka cleared waivers the following day, subsequently becoming a free agent for the first time in his career.[6]

On December 16, 2024, Chayka signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.[7][8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Guelph Storm OHL 56 5 9 14 2 20 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Guelph Storm OHL 56 11 23 34 18 — — — — —
2020–21 CSKA Moscow KHL 11 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Zvezda Moscow VHL 10 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Krasnaya Armiya MHL 5 1 3 4 2 6 0 1 1 2
2021–22 Guelph Storm OHL 53 7 32 39 22 4 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 57 2 6 8 6 — — — — —
2023–24 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 64 1 6 7 26 — — — — —
2024–25 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 5 0 1 1 4 — — — — —
2024–25 Tahoe Knight Monsters ECHL 4 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
KHL totals 11 1 1 2 0 — — — — —

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 (15 December 2020). "Blueliner Owen Power tops McKenzie's first 2021 Draft Ranking". TSN. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  2. ^ Faria, Chris (24 December 2020). "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 (12 December 2020). "Russia Finalizes World Junior Roster". Pro Hockey Rumours. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  5. ^ Gaudio, Julian (December 2, 2024). "Golden Knights place defenseman on waivers for purpose of contract termination". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  6. ^ La Rose, Brian (December 3, 2024). "Golden Knights place Daniil Chayka on unconditional waivers". ProHockeyRumors. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  7. ^ O'Brien, Derek (December 16, 2024). "Ex-Knights Prospect Signs With KHL Team". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Рихард Паник стал игроком «Локомотива». Трансферы 16 декабря" [Richard Panik became a player of Lokomotiv. Transfers December 16] (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
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