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.

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

The Blackhawks will be able to shop a number of players (like Ryan Donato) at the deadline this year. Michael Reaves/Getty Images Share As usual, the Blackhawks will be sellers during the NHL trad ...

Mark Lazerus of The Athletic: Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato is have a career year. He may not be at the top of anyone’s wishlist come trade deadline, but motor never stops, and he could ...

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.

Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson voiced an honest message about the franchise's rebuilding process around cornerstone Connor Bedard.

Connor Bedard’s sharp angle shot from the right corner of the offensive zone knotted the score, and Chicago rookie Landon Slaggert gave the visitors a 2-1 lead on his snap shot from atop the left faceoff circle with 1:46 left in the period.

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Chicago Blackhawks after Andrei Svechnikov's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Hurricanes' 4-0 win.