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.

Ryan Donato and Taylor Hall are both feeling the effects of playing on a Chicago Blackhawks team that plunged headfirst into a rebuild. The Blackhawks currently sit in last place in the NHL despite rostering a player many consider to have the brightest future in Connor Bedard.

Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall broke his silence on the lack of playing time with Connor Bedard, delivering a bold statement aimed at interim coach Anders Sorensen.

Taylor Hall might not be the only former Boston Bruins forward to be traded by the Chicago Blackhawks by the March 7 deadline.

Mark Lazerus of The Athletic: Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato is have a career ... and may only cost someone a fourth-round pick. Taylor Hall has said he wouldn’t mind remaining with ...

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.

Chicago's other players will likely generate more interest at the trade deadline, but Donato can beat them all for sheer effort.

When the Chicago Blackhawks last played the Carolina Hurricanes, Taylor Hall suited up for them. He will be on the other bench tonight after being traded to Carolina last Friday.

With Ryan Donato on the trade block, Landon Slaggert is a prospect that could establish a similar role in the future.

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

The Montreal Canadiens should be buyers ahead of the trade deadline to show youth a vote of confidence for a strong season so far.