LD Daniil Chayka - Guelph Storm, OHL (2021, 38th, VGK)

[wings5]

Anyone know what kind of icetime Chayka has received in his 3 VHL games?

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Anyone know what kind of icetime Chayka has received in his 3 VHL games?

Not very much by the looks of it. Zvezda is dressing 8 d-men per game and Chayka is averaging less than a minute of ice time per game. Supreme Hockey League - Players : Chaika Daniil

 

[wings5]

Not very much by the looks of it. Zvezda is dressing 8 d-men per game and Chayka is averaging less than a minute of ice time per game. Supreme Hockey League - Players : Chaika Daniil

Less than a minute is ridiculous, just send him to the MHL then

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Less than a minute is ridiculous, just send him to the MHL then

According to Eliteprospects, already sent to the MHL.

 

[wings5]

I'm curious what is the arrangement with CSKA and Chayka's OHL team Guelph. Is CSKA paying Guelph a fee, or is there some sort of insurance policy in place like with Bedard in Sweden?

 

[bagsw]

As far as I know, he had that small ice-time because of bad conditions, he had no hockey for 7 month. Last VHL game he had 10 minutes

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

As far as I know, he had that small ice-time because of bad conditions, he had no hockey for 7 month. Last VHL game he had 10 minutes

Bad conditions? Do you mean he's out of shape? Does his cardiovascular conditioning need to be restored?

 

[bagsw]

Bad conditions? Do you mean he's out of shape? Does his cardiovascular conditioning need to be restored?

I mean that he didn't play official games for 7 months, of course worked by himself but it is not enough to be competitive.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

I mean that he didn't play official games for 7 months, of course worked by himself but it is not enough to be competitive.

I understand, now. Thank you for the clarification. I am sure every hockey playing country has a term for it, but in English we call that "game shape." It's the type of conditioning and quick thinking that you can only develop within the urgency of a game. Players have to do more than just sharpen their skates, they have to sharpen their mind.

 

[Caser]

 

[MMC]

Does he have first overall potential?

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Does he have first overall potential?

I haven't heard anybody say that he has the kind of offensive creativity/skill to be a No. 1 d-man in the NHL. Scouting reports I've seen praise his skating and passing, though. Upside is No. 2 d-man, as per scouts, so take it for what it's worth.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Does he have first overall potential?

I don’t see why not. I’d actually be surprised if he’s not a first rounder.

 

[Caser]

Made it to the Team Russia WJC roster.

 

[JoshTessler]

Smaht Scouting's report on Daniil Chayka.
Scouting Report: Daniil Chayka - Smaht Scouting

 

[Atas2000]

Ларионов о качествах Чайки: «Нравится хоккейное чутье, обращение с шайбой. Его ждет яркое будущее»

Larionov's take.

And it basically in line with what I think about our D at the WJC. Those 18 year olds might have abright hockey future, but they lack experience and are by design mistake prone. That's not a knock on them. We just don't have better 19 year olds. And the 18 year olds all might have a much better tournament next year.

 

[Caser]

First KHL goal:

 

[SCampo98]

Is it just me? I feel like this kid's been around forever, crazy he's only getting drafted next year.

 

[jgimp]

Does he have first overall potential?

I have (had) him in and around the 15-25OA area. It will all depend upon his development this year. In a full OHL season I had him in the mid teens but might loose some spots being over in Russia with depleted ice time.

 

[wings5]

I have (had) him in and around the 15-25OA area. It will all depend upon his development this year. In a full OHL season I had him in the mid teens but might loose some spots being over in Russia with depleted ice time.

He's going to lose some spots because he's playing in Russia with "depleted ice time " while pretty much everyone else in the OHL and almost the entire CHL isn't even playing at all? Yeah makes sense....

 

[Caser]

 

[Anaheim4ever]

He related to the former Arizona Coyotes GM ?

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

He related to the former Arizona Coyotes GM ?

No. He is from Russia. Former Coyotes GM is not -- well maybe his ancestors are.

 

[wings5]

Consensus on him , is he still a first rounder? Didn't exactly light it up in the MHL playoffs

 

[thethinglonger]

Some footage from a game in February: