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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 / 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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 20

Recap: Donato delivers in Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime win over Ducks

Follwing a shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to action to take on the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Blackhawks continued their lines featuring 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

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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.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Blackhawks activate forward Landon Slaggert from IR

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Landon Slaggert from injured reserve.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Q&A With Blackhawks Difference-Maker Ryan Donato

Veteran forward Ryan Donato has become an integral member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Last year at this time, he was a bubble player coming into camp; a depth forward that might get pushed out by a multitude of new offseason free agent signings.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

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 / July 21

Expectations for Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato Go Beyond Goals and Assists

Throughout the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Chicago Blackhawks fans wondered if general manager Kyle Davidson would trade Ryan Donato. His value would never be higher given his breakout season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 17

Chicago Blackhawks sign defenseman to a two-year deal: Report

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a quiet offseason, making only a few trades here and there, and signing one player, C/W Ryan Donato, to a four-year deal.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

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

Blackhawks Re-Sign Ryan Donato, But Forward Core Still Looks Thin

The Chicago Blackhawks made their first big move of the offseason by signing Ryan Donato to a four-year, $16 million deal ($4 million AAV). Keeping Donato doesn't hurt anything, especially when you factor in the rising salary cap.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 20

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

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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Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / June 18

Blackhawks retain F Ryan Donato with four-year, $16M deal

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. Donato, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but instead chose to sign a deal through the 2028-29 season with Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Blackhawks sign Ryan Donato to four-year extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed center Ryan Donato to a four-year contract extension with a $4 million cap hit, according to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Blackhawks veteran gets lucrative extension after breakout season

Blackhawks veteran lands lucrative contract extension after breakout season

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 3

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / March 25

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 / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

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

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

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 / 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.