Marko Daňo

Marko Daňo: Biography in Details

Who is Marko Daňo?

Marko Daňo is an Austrian-born Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was originally drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round, 27th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to playing in the NHL, Daňo played professionally for Slovan Bratislava of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for two seasons.

Marko Daňo: Age, Ethnicity, Family, and Childhood

Marko Daňo was born on  November 30, 1994, in Eisenstadt, Austria. His nationality is Slovak and his ethnicity is Asian-European.

He grew up in Trenčín, Slovakia. His mother’s name is Andrea Daňová. His father, Jozef Daňo, was also an ice hockey player and played for the Slovak national team at the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics.

There is no information on his educational background and qualifications.

Marko Daňo: Professional Life and Career

Daňo played for HK Dukla Trencin U18 in Slovakia U18 from 2008-11. In 2010-11 and 2011-12, he also played for HK Dukla Trencin U20 in Slovakia U20.

He played for HC Slovan Bratislava in ET and KHL. Daňo was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round, 27th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Following the completion of his second KHL season in 2013–14 with Slovan Bratislava, Daňo signed an entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets on March 14, 2014.

Daňo made his NHL debut on October 9, 2014, against the Buffalo Sabres and scored his first career NHL goal two days later, on October 11, his second game, against the New York Rangers.

He played eight games with Columbus to begin the 2014–15 season before being assigned to the Springfield Falcons, the Blue Jackets’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. In February 2015, however, he was recalled back to Columbus, where he played for the rest of the regular season.

On June 30, 2015, Daňo, along with Jeremy Morin, Artem Anisimov, and Corey Tropp, were traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Brandon Saad, Alex Broadhurst, and Michael Paliotta.

More about his career

After attending the Blackhawks training camp in preparation for the 2015–16 season, Daňo was surprisingly reassigned to AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. On November 2, 2015, Daňo was recalled by the Blackhawks to the NHL.

He made his Chicago debut that night against the Los Angeles Kings. He featured in 13 games with the Blackhawks scoring a goal and an assist before he was returned to the IceHogs.

On February 25, 2016, Daňo and the Blackhawks’ first-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Andrew Ladd, Jay Harrison, and Matt Fraser.

Marko Daňo participated at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships for Slovakia, as well as at the 2013 and 2015 IIHF World Championships as a member of the Slovak men’s team.

Marko Daňo: Salary and Net Worth

As of 2022, Marko Daňo has a net worth of $2 million and his salary is $925,000.

Marko Daňo: Rumors and Controversy

Marko Daňo has not been dragged into much greater controversies or rumors. He, however, has been dragged into rumors regarding his injury. He has, thus far, managed to keep a clean image in the eyes of the public and fans.

Marko Daňo: Height, Weight, Hair

Marko Daňo has a height of 5 feet 11 inches. He has brown hair and dark brown eyes. Furthermore, his body weighs 98kg.

Marko Daňo: Social Media Profile

Marko Daňo is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has more than 22.9k followers on Facebook, 20.2k followers on Instagram, and 11.7k followers on Twitter.

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