Chicago's other players will likely generate more interest at the trade deadline, but Donato can beat them all for sheer effort.

There might be fewer sellers around the NHL this season than usual, but the Hawks are certainly one. That scarcity of available players could drive up prices.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato is a player the organization ... and while veteran defenseman and two-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez might be more sought after, Donato might ...

The Chicago Blackhawks were the third team in Friday's Blockbuster Avalanche/Hurricanes trade, but Adam Proteau says Chicago still must be focusing on the future the rest of this year.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato is a player the organization is open to moving ahead of this season’s NHL trade deadline. And if they do, the Edmonton Oilers should make a phone call.

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

On their seventh try, they finally eluded Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek 5 minutes, 43 seconds into the first period when Spurgeon sent the puck past Mrazek’s blocker after a 4-on-2 rush for the Wild. Marco Rossi factored into the play to pick up an assist on the Wild’s past four goals, tying a team record for the second time this season.

Defenseman Alec Martinez, another three-time Stanley ... whose six goals and 11 points would be an attractive bottom-six forward option. Ryan Donato is an interesting player, as the 28-year ...

Martinez (illness) will play against Minnesota on Sunday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports. Martinez won't miss any game action after sitting out Saturday's practice. He has accumulated ...

Martinez (illness) was absent from Saturday's practice, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports. Martinez has generated two goals, four assists, 21 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and 13 hits in ...

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to earn points in a sixth consecutive game as they host the Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5). The Canes are coming off of a 4-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers and tonight will also be the first home games for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall with their new club.

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson met the media this morning for a mid-season update on the state of the franchise. There were no Earth-shattering revelations during his 30-minute press conference,