Blackhawks Forward Emerges as a Cheap Trade Option For the Jets
The Winnipeg Jets are looking for additions in order to help them with a deep playoff run, and one of the Chicago Blackhawks forwards has emerged as a target.
The 2024-25 NHL Trade Deadline will fall on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3 PM ET. As the date nears, NHL insider David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period analyzed a selection of most in-demand players through media reports and league sources.
Historically, the trade deadline witnesses considerable player activity, as 25 were traded in 2024, a whopping 42 in 2023, and 27 in 2022.
As TFP's group of insiders continues to assess each player's value, they will periodically be updated with new analyses and changing values.
Names will rise and fall, new ones will appear, and other candidates will become apparent as teams make their moves.
Teams are showing interest in Ryan Donato
Ryan Donato is one name generating significant buzz at the moment. His performance during the 2024 calendar year, in combination with a low price tag, puts him in high demand for playoff hopefuls.
Set to be a free agent this summer, Donato's versatility and skillset have turned him into a hot property for the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Winnipeg Jets are a team interested
The Winnipeg Jets join a group of potential teams interested in Donato, according to reports. With him, they can plug key gaps in key areas, including scoring and two-way capabilities.
Donato's accuracy in getting pucks in the net and producing in high-leverage situations will add impact to Winnipeg's attack, providing an important boost in a quest for playoff positioning.
As a budget-conscious agreement, Donato's value for a low cap hit enables the Jets to make a significant contribution and not jeopardize future financial options.
Should Winnipeg drop out of the Donato sweepstakes, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Calgary are all other potential suitors for Donato in their search to secure competitive rosters for impending playoff runs.
