The NHL trade buzz is getting louder, and for the Edmonton Oilers—especially with their goaltending drama—there’s plenty to consider. With the trade deadline looming on March 7, every team is out there making moves, trying to set themselves up for a deep playoff run. And one name that’s suddenly turning heads? Ryan Donato. After a career-best performance against the Nashville Predators, the Chicago Blackhawks forward might just find himself at the center of multiple trade talks.
The Blackhawks have been living in trade discussions all season—it’s part of the grind when you’re in rebuild mode with valuable vets and budget-friendly contracts. Taylor Hall has already packed his bags for Carolina, but Donato? It looks like the Oilers have their eyes locked in on him. Could this be the move that shifts the tide for Edmonton?
Oilers Access took to X on February 8 to drop some trade talk heat, sharing, “Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines says he believes the Oilers are one of the teams looking at Ryan Donato.” And just like that, the trade rumors are buzzing louder than ever. With the March 7 NHL trade deadline creeping up, Edmonton is on the hunt to beef up their center depth, and Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato is in the middle of it. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman spilled the tea, saying the Oilers are among the Canadian teams eyeing a potential move for him.
But hold up—it’s not just Edmonton in the mix. Donato’s name is stirring up interest across the league, and teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly sniffing around as well. With multiple squads in the race, it looks like the bidding war for Donato’s services might get spicy. Will the Oilers lock him in, or will another team swoop in at the last second? Time’s ticking, and the trade market is only getting wilder!
Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines says he believes the Oilers are one of the teams looking at Ryan Donato.
— Oilers Access (@oilersaccess) February 9, 2025
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