Donato's contract answers one major question for Chicago as it tries to move back into contention after years of losing. The Blackhawks went 25-46-11 this past season, finishing last in the ...

Donato will stay in Chicago after breaking out for 31 goals and 31 assists last season. He gets a sizable bump up to a $4 million salary-cap hit. Blackhawks re-sign Ryan Donato to four-year ...

Ryan Donato wanted to stay, and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to keep the hard-charging forward. The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that they had re-signed Donato to a $16 million, four-year contract.

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) celebrates in the second period after scoring his third goal during an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Chicago.

Blackhawks re-sign Ryan Donato to 4-year, $16 million contract extension. By Scott Powers. June 18, 2025 Updated June 19, 2025. A lot can change in one season. Just ask Ryan Donato.

Ryan Donato wanted to stay, and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to keep the hard-charging forward. The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that they had re-signed Donato to a $16 million, four-year contract.