With Taylor Hall moved out, Donato — who has enjoyed a career year with 14 goals and 14 assists so far — is potentially next up on the Hawks' trade block, although he's trying to block out that noise.
Chicago Blackhawks fourth-liner Ryan Donato issued a very clear statement to Connor Bedard, Anders Sorensen, Kyle Davidson, and everybody on the team about his mindset heading into the trade deadline.
Hall broke down the timeline of the blockbuster trade from his perspective Thursday. He claimed he's "definitely a better player than the amount I was playing" during his final weeks in Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks, with Ryan Donato, will be in action Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, facing the Carolina Hurricanes. Prop bets for Donato are available, and so is some information to help you make the right decisions.
Chicago's other players will likely generate more interest at the trade deadline, but Donato can beat them all for sheer effort.
What happens with Lukas Reichel will be interesting to watch, plus why Chris O'Hearn was hired as vice president of hockey operations.
Chicago rookie Landon Slaggert gave Chicago their first lead of the night on a one-time shot from the top of the left faceoff circle. A Chicago shot missed the net wide but bounced around the front of the net to a waiting Ryan Donato, who extended the Blackhawks’ lead from the left side of the goal.
Connor Bedard put the Chicago Blackhawks on the board, but it was Landon Slaggert who gave them the only lead they’d need.
Taylor Hall might not be the only former Boston Bruins forward to be traded by the Chicago Blackhawks by the March 7 deadline. Ryan Donato has begun to “attract attention on the trade market ...
Connor Bedard nets highlight goal
Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson voiced an honest message about the franchise's rebuilding process around cornerstone Connor Bedard.
According to the Athletic, the Blackhawks could get third-round picks for the pending UFAs. Donato is currently on pace to set a career high in goals and points, and Hall, who isn’t having as productive of a season as he has in the past, had found his game for a bit when playing with Bedard.