Daniil Chayka

Daniil Valentinovich Chayka (Даниил Валентинович Чайка; born October 22, 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Chayka was considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and was selected 39th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights.

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.