Danay Shayikov — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
Danay Shayikov is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Native of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Overage candidate after being passed over in 2025.
CHL Import pick for Gatineau; arguably the Olympiques' MVP on a thin roster. Small but high-athleticism, aggressive challenger who battles through second and third chances — had a strong stretch stealing games from #1-seed Rouyn-Noranda in the QMJHL playoffs.
Danay is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.
Scouts compare Danay’s game to Undersized Russian athletic profile. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.
Game-by-game heat map: Danay Shayikov's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...
Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for Danay. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...
Comparable analysis: Among QMJHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Danay's underlying metrics rank...