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,
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.
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.