Defensive defenceman prospects aren’t going to get the fanfare of a skilled two-way center or the winger with silky smooth hands. But there is no denying the valuable role a defensive stalwart can bring to the right system. That’s exactly what Daniil Chayka will bring to the table for the team that drafts him.
Date of Birth: October 2, 2002
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 185 lbs
At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Chayka — no relation to the co-founder of Stathletes or former Arizona Coyotes general manager — is a plus skater with a long reach and steady demeanor.