With Chicago going nowhere at its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Ryan Donato has become an intriguing trade chip for the lowly Blackhawks ahead of the March 7 deadline.

Interim head coach Anders Sorensen said he’ll try to fill Dickinson’s skates by “community,” using a “slew of players.” But so far, it’s pretty much been Connor Bedard.

Donato erupted for a career-high four points in the Hawks' 6-2 win Friday, simultaneously raising his trade value and making a stronger case for him to stay in Chicago past this season.

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed Nashville its sixth straight loss with a 6-2 victory over the Predators on Friday night. Connor Bedard, Seth Jones and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist as Chicago stopped a three-game slide. Pat Maroon also scored and Teuvo Teravainen had two assists.

After another strong game by Donato, suitors are in abundance and he's going to get a good return for the Blackhawks.

CHICAGO -- Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-2 win against the Nashville Predators at United Center on Friday. It was Donato’s first four-point game in the NHL. The forward has eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past five games.