Jakob Chychrun

Jakob Chychrun (born March 31, 1998) is a Canadian–American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National…

Jakob Chychrun
Jakob Chychrun
Chychrun during his time with the Ottawa Senators on March 9, 2023
Born (1998-03-31) March 31, 1998 (age 28)
Boca Raton, Florida
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Washington Capitals
Arizona Coyotes
Ottawa Senators
NHL draft 16th overall, 2016
Arizona Coyotes
Playing career 2016–present

Jakob Chychrun (born March 31, 1998) is a Canadian–American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Arizona Coyotes and Ottawa Senators.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Chychrun played two seasons with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He won the Jack Ferguson Award for being the top pick in OHL Priority Selection Draft.[1]

He was drafted 16th overall by the Arizona Coyotes of the 2016 NHL entry draft.[2] On July 30, 2016, Chychrun signed a three-year, $4.05 million entry-level contract to join the Coyotes.[3]

On October 15, 2016, Chychrun made his NHL debut in a 4–3 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers. During the first period, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Martin Hanzal goal.[4] On October 20, 2016, Chychrun scored his first NHL goal against Carey Price in a 5–2 loss against the Montreal Canadiens.[5] On November 13, 2018, Chychrun signed a six-year, $27.6 million contract to stay with the Coyotes.[6] On April 4, 2021, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 3–2 overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks.[7]

On March 1, 2023, the Coyotes traded Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2023 first-round draft pick, 2024 second-round draft pick, and a 2026 second-round draft pick.[8] He played parts of two seasons with the Senators.

On July 1, 2024, the Senators traded Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round draft pick.[9] On March 25, 2025, Chychrun signed a eight-year, $72 million contract to stay with the Capitals.[10]

Personal life

Chychrun comes from a hockey family. His father Jeff and uncle Luke Richardson were also professional hockey players.[11] He is a devout Christian, with his father being a Catholic and his mother being Jewish.[12] He made a $326.00 donation towards Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 campaign for president.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Jack Ferguson Award". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jakob Chychrun takes deep breath after draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Coyotes Sign Chychrun to Entry-Level Contract". Arizona Coyotes. Archived from the original on August 2, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Coyotes beat Flyers 4-3 in OT on Ekman-Larsson's shot". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Weber scores, Price wins in season debut as Canadiens beat Coyotes". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Coyotes Sign Chychrun to Six-Year Contract Extension". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Chychrun hat trick lifts Coyotes to OT win against Ducks". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Bolstering the blue line". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Capitals Acquire Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators". Washington Capitals. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Capitals Re-sign Jakob Chychrun". Washington Capitals. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Chychrun's return came two months ahead of the most optimistic timeline". Arizona Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Defenseman Jakob Chychrun leading Capitals as Christ has become 'a huge part of my life'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Donors". OpenSecrets. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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