Daniil Chayka


Daniil Valentinovich Chayka is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. 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.
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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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chayka returned to Russia, where he won the 2020 Karjala Cup. He was a member of the Russian 2020 World Junior team.
On December 2, 2024, Chayka was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights with the intention of terminating his contract. Chayka cleared waivers the following day, subsequently becoming a free agent for the first time in his career.
On December 16, 2024, Chayka signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.