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Ryan Donato

29-Year-Old CenterC
Chicago Blackhawks
2024 Stats
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31
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31
PP Pts
14
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-15
PIM
41
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Donato doubled his previous career high in points, earning 31 goals and 62 points in 2024-25 despite playing for the rebuilding Blackhawks. His previous high mark was 31 points in 2021-22 with the Kraken. Donato presents an interesting case, but fantasy managers should approach with caution, as he will be back with Chicago after signing a four-year deal. Donato's 17.0 shooting percentage was easily a career-best mark, so expect more of a 20-25 goal season rather than a repeat. He had some chemistry with Connor Bedard as well, but the Blackhawks will likely continue to mix their lines, which could leave Donato in the middle six more often at even strength. He's a fine depth forward, but don't draft him early. Read Past Outlooks
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Center
Shoots Left
Height 6'0"
DOB 4/9/1996
Born Boston, Massachusetts
Drafted 2nd Rd, #56 Overall in 2014
Signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Blackhawks in June of 2025.
Agrees to four-year deal
CChicago Blackhawks
June 18, 2025
Donato signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
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Donato was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer now that his previous two-year, $4 million contract is complete. He established career highs with 31 goals and 62 points across 80 appearances with Chicago in 2024-25. That's a huge jump from his previous personal best of 31 points in 2021-22. The increase came in part because he averaged 16:19 of ice time last season compared to his career average of 13:21, but even if he maintains that role next season, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 29-year-old's offensive output slip somewhat given how big of a spike he just saw.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    16:19
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:52
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:03
 
Ice Time
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11:15
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Donato was a decent source of depth offense from a bottom-six role for the Blackhawks in 2023-24, finishing the campaign with 12 goals, 30 points, 149 shots on net and 105 hits while averaging 14:00 of ice time through 78 regular-season contests. The 28-year-old forward has finished right around the 30-point mark with double-digit goals in each of the last three seasons, making him nothing more than an injury-replacement option in most fantasy formats heading into 2024-25. With the Blackhawks' additions during the offseason, Donato is unlikely to see an increased role and could even end up being an occasional healthy scratch.
Donato spent the last two seasons with Seattle, racking up 30 goals and 58 points over 145 contests. He was able to turn that into a two-year deal with Chicago. He figures to be a middle-six option for the Blackhawks in 2023-24 after toiling in the Kraken's bottom six. Donato has some scoring upside, but he'll likely top out around 25 to 30 points on a team that's likely to still be rebuilding despite drafting Connor Bedard No. 1 overall this year. Donato could also be a factor on the power play, which would boost his profile slightly. Nonetheless, there isn't much upside here.
Donato joined the expansion Kraken a season ago, his fourth club in as many seasons. He ended up being a solid middle-six contributor for the team, posting career-best marks in goals (16), points (31) and shots on goal (159). Donato also averaged 1:48 of power-play time per game, although he managed just a single point with the man advantage. The Massachusetts native inked a new one-year contract with the club in July, and he should threaten the 40-point plateau this coming year if the usage remains similar.
The Sharks aren't exactly loaded with offensive depth, which makes their decision to not issue Donato a qualifying offer at the end of last season all the more baffling. Donato hasn't developed into the player many expected during his standout career at Harvard, but he's still just 25 years old and has posted at least 20 points in three straight seasons. Donato won't change the course of any franchise, but he's certainly worth a look on a rebuilding team. The fact he's remained unsigned late into the summer and has already played for three organizations (San Jose, Minnesota, Boston) at such a young age doesn't bode well for his NHL future.
Donato's first and only full year in Minnesota saw him produce 23 points in 62 games, a far cry from the 16 points in 22 contests he mustered in 2018-19 after he was traded from the Bruins. Donato was then flipped again to the Sharks, where he joins a team in the middle of a rebuild. The 24-year-old forward will have the inside track for a top-six job entering 2020-21, and that means he'll either be flanking Logan Couture or Tomas Hertl. Both could do wonders for Donato's numbers, but a lot remains to be seen about his abilities. The second-round pick from 2014 is likely worth a late-round pick in deeper formats.
Donato made an immediate impact with his new team after he was traded from Boston for Charlie Coyle in late February. In 22 games for the Wild last season, he put up four goals and 16 points while averaging 15:32 of ice time in that span. More telling for future success with Minnesota, he averaged just under two minutes of power-play time. Donato has yet to flash pure goal-scoring ability in his first 68 games in the NHL, but his crafty hands make him a threat to appear on the scoresheet every other game. The 23-year-old faces a logjam at wing currently, but the Wild seem to value Donato as part of their future plans, suggesting he'll get every opportunity to be successful.
Donato, who turned in a stellar performance for Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics, also saw his efforts at Harvard last season recognized when he was named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, presented annually to the NCAA's best college hockey player. On top of that, Donato got his first taste of NHL action, logging five goals and nine points in 12 games down the regular-season stretch. In the process, Donato showed plenty of upside on offense, while displaying energy, solid wheels and a dangerous shot that he's not afraid to let go. While nothing will be handed to him this season, it's not hard to imagine the 22-year-old securing top-six work up front in his first full campaign as a pro.
The 2014 second-round pick, who showed well at the Bruins' development camp this summer, will now look to establish himself at the NCAA level after a 2014-15 season in which he played for several teams, including the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. While the 19-year-old Donato is no immediate threat to crack the Bruins lineup, down the road he projects as a solid two-way player at the pro level, given his scoring instincts and hockey IQ.
Donato - the son of former Bruin Ted Donato - was selected by Boston with the 56th-overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a few years away from a shot with the big club though, with another season of high school hockey (at Dexter School in Brookline, Mass) or a stint with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League on tap for him in 2014-15.
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Nets goal in shootout loss
CChicago Blackhawks
April 13, 2025
Donato scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Jets.
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Pots goal No. 30
CChicago Blackhawks
April 11, 2025
Donato scored his 30th goal of the season in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.
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Keeps streak alive with goal
CChicago Blackhawks
March 31, 2025
Donato scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Utah.
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Earns first career hat trick
CChicago Blackhawks
March 28, 2025
Donato scored all three goals in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Two-point effort in loss
CChicago Blackhawks
March 27, 2025
Donato collected two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
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Still negotiating with Chicago
CChicago Blackhawks
June 5, 2025
Donato and the Blackhawks continue to discuss an extension, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Thursday.
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Donato wasn't traded at the deadline, but an extension did not materialize immediately after that date. He's coming off a career year of 31 goals and 62 points in 80 appearances, and while those marks will be tough to reach again, it's enough to put him in high demand if he reaches free agency. The Blackhawks will have the rest of June to work on a deal for Donato, but it's unclear at this time if they'll be able to retain his services.
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