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Ryan Donato

Center · Chicago Blackhawks

2014 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 26 (#56) — Boston Bruins

Next Game

Mon, Apr 6 · 10:00 PM ET @ Sharks

TVAS, Chicago Sports Network,
NBC Sports California

Age 296'0"190 lbsShoots LeftBoston, USA

Current Season

GP

77

Goals

14

Assists

14

Points

28

+/-

-15

S%

12.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 4@ SEA000-1615:12
Apr 2@ EDM000-2114:16
Mar 31vs WPG0000013:06
Mar 29@ NJD011-2114:52
Mar 27@ NYR000-1112:59

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.00M

Total Value

$16.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2028-2029

Status

Then UFA

Yr 1: 10 Team no trade list, Yr 2 - 4 8 Team no trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Nazar's First Multi-Goal Burst Lights Up Devils

Frank Nazar finally breaks through with his first multi-goal NHL game, sniping twice against New Jersey while the Blackhawks cling to a lead late. Ryan Donato and Connor Bedard set him up perfectly in a game that saw the Devils claw back with Jack Hughes' heroics. This kid's speed and shot have front offices buzzing about Chicago's young core stepping up amid another rebuild year.

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News
Donato Dishes to Nazar

Ryan Donato threads the needle with a setup that catches every scout's eye in a game where margins stay razor-thin. Nazar buries it like the rising star he is, but whispers from the bench suggest this duo's chemistry runs deeper than one highlight. Front offices already circle these kinds of plays as they eye playoff pushes and deadline deals.

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Game Preview
Donato Lights Lamp on Tolopilo in VAN-CHI

Ryan Donato scores on Nikita Tolopilo as Vancouver takes on Chicago, exploiting a young goalie's early-season jitters in a matchup full of prospect intrigue. Canucks grinders create chaos against Blackhawks rebuilders, and these goals expose the gaps in netminding that GMs target at deadlines. Every tally here carries weight for teams jockeying in the wild card race.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ryan Donato's stats this season?
Ryan Donato has 14 goals and 14 assists for 28 points in 77 games this season.
What team does Ryan Donato play for?
Ryan Donato is a forward for the Chicago Blackhawks.
What is Ryan Donato's contract?
Ryan Donato has a cap hit of $4.00M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Ryan Donato drafted?
Ryan Donato was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins in Round 2, Pick 26 (56 overall).
Where is Ryan Donato from?
Ryan Donato is 29 years old and was born in Boston, USA.