Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jakob Chychrun

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jakob Chychrun made an impact.

Jakob Chychrun is a professional ice hockey defenseman of American-Canadian nationality, currently playing for the Washington Capitals in the NHL. He was drafted 16th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in 2016. He also played for the Ottawa Senators before joining the Capitals.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: First Coyotes Rookie Defenseman since 2005-06

Jakob Chychrun became the first Coyotes rookie defenseman since 2005–06 to score as many points, which was also the third highest by a rookie defenseman in team history.

2013: Drafted by Youngstown Phantoms

In 2013, Chychrun was drafted by the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL draft but was denied a special exemption to play junior hockey at 15 years old. Consequently, he played for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens.

2014: Competed in World U-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2014, Jakob Chychrun competed with Team Ontario at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, scoring four points in five games. He was the first minor midget player to play for Team Ontario at the tournament.

2015: Sarnia Sting Debut and Injury

In 2015, Jakob Chychrun was selected first overall by the Sarnia Sting and played 12 games before a shoulder injury sidelined him for eight weeks, including the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

2015: Selected for CHL Canada-Russia Series

In 2015, Jakob Chychrun was selected to participate in the CHL Canada-Russia Series. He also received an A rating from NHL Central Scouting Bureau in November.

July 30, 2016: Signed NHL Entry-Level Contract

On July 30, 2016, Jakob Chychrun concluded his OHL career and signed a three-year, NHL entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes.

October 15, 2016: NHL Debut

On October 15, 2016, Jakob Chychrun made his NHL debut with the Coyotes, becoming the third-youngest player to skate for the franchise. He also recorded his first NHL point, an assist, in the same game.

October 20, 2016: First NHL Goal

On October 20, 2016, Jakob Chychrun scored his first NHL goal against Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens.

2016: Drafted by Arizona Coyotes

In 2016, Jakob Chychrun was drafted 16th overall by the Arizona Coyotes at the NHL entry draft.

2017: Knee Surgery and AHL Assignment

In 2017, Jakob Chychrun underwent knee surgery during the off-season, was assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners for conditioning in November, and made his season debut in December, scoring a goal for the Coyotes.

2018: Signed Contract Extension

In 2018, Jakob Chychrun underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL and signed a six-year contract extension with the Coyotes prior to his season debut on November 13.

2019: End of Season

By 2019, Jakob Chychrun tied his career high with 20 points through 53 games as the Coyotes failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

2019: Named to Coyotes Opening Night Roster

For the second time in his NHL career, Jakob Chychrun was named to the Coyotes' opening night roster for the 2019–20 season.

2020: NHL Postseason Debut

In 2020, Jakob Chychrun made his NHL postseason debut, helping the Coyotes sweep the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers before being eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche.

2020: Named to Coyotes Opening Night Roster

In 2020, Jakob Chychrun was named to the Coyotes opening night roster for the second straight season. He later scored his first career hat trick on April 4.