US EditionBlackhawks Re-Sign Forward Ryan Donato to a $16 Million, 4-Year Contract
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUN 18 – Ryan Donato earned a four-year, $16 million extension after setting career highs with 31 goals and 62 points in the 2024-25 NHL season, securing a key offensive role for Chicago.
- On Wednesday, Ryan Donato agreed to a four-year deal that will keep him with the Chicago Blackhawks.
- Following a career-best 2024-25 season, Donato was the Blackhawks’ sole significant player approaching unrestricted free agency this offseason.
- He skated in 80 games, posting career highs with 31 goals, 31 assists, 62 points, and led the team in goals.
- Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson praised Donato’s energy and offense, saying, "He's been a crucial part of our offense."
- The contract, with a $4 million cap hit, secures one of Chicago’s top forwards and allows focus on future draft and trade plans.
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Blackhawks re-sign forward Ryan Donato to a $16 million, 4-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato wanted to stay, and the Blackhawks wanted to keep the hard-charging forward. It took a while, but they figured it out. The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that they re-signed Donato, their leading goal scorer last season, to a $16 million, four-year contract. He was eligible for unrestricted free agency before agreeing to his new deal with his fifth NHL team. “Ryan brings energy and competes hard every game, which has b…
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