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Sheldon Keefe‘s coaching staff in New Jersey is complete. General manager Sunny Mehta has rounded out the group, hiring Ted Donato and AJ MacLean as assistant coaches, Dan Stewart as goaltending coach, and Leo Luongo as Director of Goaltending, the team announced.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Ryan Donato

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / February 2

Ryan Donato's big night powers Blackhawks over Sharks

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists and Ilya Mikheyev had a goal and three assists as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Monday to stop a five-game losing streak.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Blackhawks Extend Point Streak, Hand Lightning Another Home Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks pick up another win, this time over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road, 3-2. In a tight game, a late goal by Ryan Donato helped lock down the win.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Ryan Donato nets last-minute winner as Blackhawks edge Lightning

Ryan Donato scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 54 seconds left, and the visiting Chicago Blackhawks finally solved Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Ryan Donato lifts Blackhawks past Ducks in OT

Ryan Donato scored at 2:58 of overtime and added an assist while Spencer Knight made 38 saves to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 3, 2025

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Ryan Donato

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 20, 2025

Blackhawks Extending Ryan Donato Was the Smart Move

Ryan Donato made it clear he wanted to stay with the Chicago Blackhawks. Just days before he was set to be an unrestricted free agent, the team granted his wish.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 20, 2025

Reaction: Ryan Donato's New Deal Perfect for Player, Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks' General Manager Kyle Davidson knocked over an important domino in the course of the 2025 offseason. With questions lingering since the NHL trade deadline about Ryan Donato's future with the organization, his home for the upcoming season was very much in limbo.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 19, 2025

There’s a lot to like about Ryan Donato’s new contract with the Blackhawks

One of the younger members of the Chicago Blackhawks has just signed a nice contract not only for himself, but for the team. On Wednesday, Donato signed a four-year contract extension to stay in the Windy City through the 2028-29 season.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18, 2025

Blackhawks Sweeten Deal to Keep Ryan Donato Ahead of Free Agency

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Wednesday that they have locked up forward Ryan Donato with a four-year, $16 million contract extension. The deal, carrying a $4 million annual cap hit, is believed to be an increase over their last offer and enough to keep Donato from testing free agency on July 1.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 3, 2025

Blackhawks Player Grades: Ryan Donato

When thinking about the 2024-25 season, its difficult to forget about the individual success for Ryan Donato. After topping out at a 31-point clip as his career high, Donato blew those totals out of the water in his contract year. Donato signed a two-year deal with the Blackhawks before the 2023-24 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21, 2025

Ryan Donato Could Be a Fit for the Bruins This Offseason

There was a time, not so long ago, when the Boston Bruins viewed Ryan Donato as a potential long-term piece. A local prospect drafted and developed by the team, he was once seen as part of the succession plan for Patrice Bergeron or David Krejci.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / March 25, 2025

What keeping Ryan Donato looks like for the Chicago Blackhawks 2 weeks after the trade deadline

Ryan Donato remaining a member of the Chicago Blackhawks organization after the trade deadline two weeks ago was a puzzling move to people across the hockey world.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / March 23, 2025

Blackhawks' Ryan Donato Loses His Cool and Embarrasses Himself on the Ice

During their Saturday night game against the St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato lost his cool and embarrassed himself in front of the entire crowd.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13, 2025

Quiet Trade Market May Have Impacted Donato Contract Talks

The NHL trade deadline came and went, and Ryan Donato remained a Chicago Blackhawk. While Donato has been one of the team’s most productive players, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson didn’t find an offer enticing enough to move him.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 5, 2025

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3, 2025

Selling High: Blackhawks’ Donato Drawing Strong Trade Interest

The Chicago Blackhawks have four days to decide whether to sell high or hang onto forward Ryan Donato ahead of the NHL trade deadline. According to Kevin Weekes, Donato has emerged as a popular trade target.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 13, 2025

Analyzing the trade value of Blackhawks' Ryan Donato

Since the turn of the calendar, especially leading up to the trade deadline, one player receiving plenty of interest is Chicago Blackhawks winger Ryan Donato. Despite the perceived market building around Donato, the Blackhawks reportedly haven’t ruled out negotiating an extension for their third-highest scorer.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10, 2025

Blackhawks haven’t ruled out attempting to extend Ryan Donato

The Blackhawks trading pending unrestricted free agent forward Ryan Donato ahead of the March 7 deadline remains the likeliest outcome. It’s not a foregone conclusion, however, as Scott Powers of The Athletic writes Monday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / TheLeafsnation / February 10, 2025

Around the NHL: Blackhawks’ Donato linked to Canadian teams, Canucks’ Hughes to miss 4 Nations, Islanders’ Barzal out 6 weeks

The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is upon us as the NHL will take a two-week break to showcase the very best Canada, USA, Finland and Sweden have to offer.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 8, 2025

Oilers one of the teams in pursuit of Blackhawks winger Ryan Donato

The NHL is entering a curious time over the next few weeks with the 4 Nations Face-Off looming large. There’s no trade freeze during the stretch, unlike other international best-on-best tournaments we’ve seen in the past, meaning there could be fireworks off the ice.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / November 30, 2024

Donato’s Special Day, Bad Second Period Erupts in Blackhawks Loss to Wild

The Chicago Blackhawks faced the Minnesota Wild for the second time this season. The last time they faced the Wild at home, it was a memorable win. Considering

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / November 5, 2024

Blackhawks: What to think of Ryan Donato’s scoring hot streak

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato at just 28 years old has made his way around a good handful of NHL teams. Donato, a former second round pick by the Boston Bruins in 2014, has played for Boston, Minnesota, San Jose and Seattle before making his way to Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / April 24, 2024

Blackhawks Bottom Line: Ryan Donato Proves to Be A Wise Pickup

Over the course of the next month, Chicago Hockey Now will be profiling every Chicago Blackhawks player from the 2023-24 season. Today will be forward Ryan Donato.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / March 27, 2024

Ryan Donato's Recent Hot Streak Guiding Blackhawks in March

The Chicago Blackhawks aren't playing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team was eliminated back in February and recently is coming off a rough stretch on the road.