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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2
Golden Knights place D-man Daniil Chayka on unconditional waivers

Golden Knights place D-man Daniil Chayka on unconditional waivers

It appears that the Golden Knights will be parting ways with one of their prospects.  Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that defenseman Daniil Chayka has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Breakaway on SI / December 2
Golden Knights Look to Terminate Contract With Young Defenseman

Golden Knights Look to Terminate Contract With Young Defenseman

The Vegas Golden Knights are cutting ties with a young defenseman who might not be reaching full potential in the organization. 22-year-old defenseman Daniil Chayka was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights with the purpose of contract termination.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Blade of Steel / December 2
Vegas Golden Knights Place 22 Year Old Second Round Pick on Waivers

Vegas Golden Knights Place 22 Year Old Second Round Pick on Waivers

The Vegas Golden Knights have a very solid prospect pool, but now they've shocked the NHL by placing Daniil Chayka, a former second-round pick on waivers.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / September 15
FIGHT! Watch Golden Knights Chayka Pummel Kraken Forward

FIGHT! Watch Golden Knights Chayka Pummel Kraken Forward

The prospects tournaments are typically not memorable affairs, and certainly not this season for the Vegas Golden Knights, who lack blue-chip prospects.

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