Blackhawks Trade Deadline Notebook

Why Blackhawks must re-sign Ryan Donato after NHL Trade Deadline
Contending teams should've coveted Ryan Donato as a pending free agent, but he remained with the Blackhawks through the trade deadline.
Ryan Donato scores again in Chicago Blackhawks’ OT loss. His red-hot month could be fueling trade interest.
Ryan Donato’s team-leading 23rd goal wasn’t enough to stave off the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks face tough decision on Ryan Donato as trade deadline nears
It's possible the Hawks could get a first- or second-round pick for Donato in the seller's market that has solidified. But there's also a strong argument in favor of keeping and extending him.
Why Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato is a great trade target for Senators
Ryan Donato was at the right place at the right time on Wednesday night, as has been the case for much of this 2024-25 season. The play looked like it would be whistled down for icing after a long stretch pass from the Chicago end hit Artem Zub’s skate before ricocheting into the Ottawa end.
Blackhawks rumors: Chicago talking Ryan Donato contract extension amid trade buzz
The best player on the Chicago Blackhawks as of late has been Ryan Donato — and it isn’t close. Currently first on the team in goals with 23 and third in scoring with 46 points in 60 games, his trade value has skyrocketed in 2025.
Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato Is As Good As Traded
Ryan Donato has been excellent for the Chicago Blackhawks, and while the team has had contract discussions with the versatile forward, it looks very clear that they will trade him over the next few days ahead of the trade deadline.
Blackhawks keep Ryan Donato through NHL trade deadline
Donato had generated lots of trade interest all week, but now the Hawks will likely try to work out a new contract for their leading goal-scorer.
Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Picks up helper Saturday
Donato's point streak is up to eight games -- he logged a helper in each game of Chicago's back-to-back set versus Utah and Nashville. The 28-year-old wasn't traded at the deadline, so he'll close out the year playing a large role on a weak team,
Chicago Blackhawks trade Petr Mrázek and Craig Smith at deadline, but Ryan Donato stays put
Petr Mrázek got his wish to be traded — even if he didn’t outright express it. The Chicago Blackhawks sent the goaltender and forward Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday and acquired forward Joe Veleno.
Blackhawks Keeping Ryan Donato Was the Correct Decision
The Chicago Blackhawks played a small role in the NHL Trade Deadline that passed on Friday. During a rebuild, that’s to be expected. However, one name that generated significant speculation was forward Ryan Donato.
What we’re hearing about the Blackhawks at the NHL trade deadline
Mrázek is open to being traded ahead of Friday’s deadline, but that might be a long shot, given his cap hit ($4.25 million), ...
Blackhawks in action against the Predators following overtime victory
The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Nashville Predators after the Blackhawks beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in overtime.
Connor Bedard sends strong message to GM Kyle Davidson about teammate Ryan Donato’s impact ahead of trade deadline
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard issued a powerful statement to General Manager Kyle Davidson as trade rumors swirl ...