A large, imposing defenceman who can skate. Does that sound familiar? Last year, the Montreal Canadiens picked sturdiness over flash when they selected Kaiden Guhle 16th overall. And if it wasn’t for that selection, it is easy to imagine that Daniil Chayka would be right up Marc Bergevin’s alley.
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Date of Birth: October 22, 2002
Shoots: Left
Position: LW/RW
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 185 lbs.
Current Team: Guelph Storm (OHL)
In 2018, Chayka made himself available for the OHL Priority Selection, where he was picked up with the seventh selection by the Guelph Storm.