According to the Athletic, the Blackhawks could get third-round picks for the pending UFAs. Donato is currently on pace to set a career high in goals and points, and Hall, who isn’t having as productive of a season as he has in the past, had found his game for a bit when playing with Bedard.

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

Thomas Drance, Rick Dhaliwal, Arthur Staple and Petre Baugh of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks pending UFA winger Brock Boeser will be 28-years-old next month and is on pace for 30 goals. He should be a long-term contract candidate for the Canucks but talks have been quiet on that front.

Among those, the two highest valued rental players will likely be Taylor Hall and Ryan Donato. Both players are expected to fetch around a third round pick at the trade deadline, which isn't exactly encouraging considering the Blackhawks are a clear seller,

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.

Hall notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers. Hall ended a three-game slump when he helped out on a Ryan Donato tally in the second period. The 33-year-old Hall has slipped into a bottom-six role lately,

Taylor Hall’s actual black eye, courtesy of Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil, doesn’t hurt so much. “(Feels) good. It’s fine,” said Hall, whose right eyelid looked more red than black and had seven stitches in it.

Hall scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights. Hall ended a seven-game goal drought, a span in which he had just two assists, when he scored late in the first period. The 33-year-old winger has been listed on the fourth line in recent games,

The expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks this year were low. Now in year two of the Connor Bedard era, there was a thought they could take a slight step forward and become a more competitive team.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall wants to stay in the Windy City, but he believes he'll likely be dealt before the trade deadline."Yeah, I'd like to stay here," Hall said Wednesday. "I like the city,

(AP Photo/Mike Mulholland) Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato (8) celebrates a goal in the first ... (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland) Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall. skates the puck upice in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit ...

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.