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Blackhawks Secure Ryan Donato With Four-Year, $16M Extension

Chicago raised Donato’s cap hit to $4 million per season through 2029 to free roster space for its 2025 NHL Draft approach.

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Apr 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) in the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Donato’s four-year, $16 million contract runs through the 2028-29 season and doubles his annual cap hit from $2 million to $4 million.
  • The 29-year-old forward posted career highs with 31 goals, 31 assists and 62 points over 80 games in 2024-25.
  • General Manager Kyle Davidson highlighted Donato’s energy and competitive drive as vital to the Blackhawks’ offensive success.
  • Donato avoided unrestricted free agency on July 1 by opting to extend his tenure in Chicago rather than test the open market.
  • With the extension in place, the Blackhawks are shifting their focus to roster decisions and the 2025 NHL Draft.