Ryan Donato — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Donato is an NHL center for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Donato has 15 goals, 15 assists and 30 points in 82 games, worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Now in his ninth NHL season, Ryan Donato is a veteran center for the Chicago Blackhawks, having amassed 565 career games. He's been a consistent offensive threat throughout his career, with 123 goals and 257 points to his name.
This season, Donato has produced 30 points in 82 games, though his current 1.3 GAR indicates a more subdued impact compared to his impressive 14.9 peak GAR from the previous year.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 2, Pick 56 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 15 | 15 | 30 | -16 | 46 | 122 | 12.3% | 14:44 | 50.6% | 14.2 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.19 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.4 | -0.7 | -0.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 59th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 14.4 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 7.8 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 4.7 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 3.5 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 7.0 |
| 2018-19 | 56 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 4.2 |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Donato has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.4 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Donato's GAR this season?
Ryan Donato has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan Donato's WAR this season?
Ryan Donato has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Donato have this season?
Ryan Donato has 15 goals and 15 assists for 30 points in 82 games this season.
Is Ryan Donato a good center?
Ryan Donato ranks in the 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan Donato's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Donato has accumulated 46.8 career GAR and 257 points.
When was Ryan Donato drafted?
Ryan Donato was drafted in 2014 — Round 2, Pick 56 — BOS.