Despite the temptation to trade Donato, general manager Kyle Davidson correctly decides to keep the forward who's having a career season.

Smith scored a goal and added four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators. Smith has found a little bit of a groove with three goals and two assists over his last eight games. While he remains on the fourth line,

It's possible the Hawks could get a first- or second-round pick for Donato in the seller's market that has solidified. But there's also a strong argument in favor of keeping and extending him.

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson met the media after a busy NHL trade deadline day. After trading Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers last week, he moved Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings for Joe Veleno.