The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that they had re-signed Donato to a $16 million, four-year contract. He was eligible for unrestricted free agency before agreeing to his new deal with his fifth NHL team.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension, the team announced on June 18. Donato, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but instead chose to sign a deal through the 2028-29 season with Chicago.

Donato will stay in Chicago after breaking out for 31 goals and 31 assists last season. He gets a sizable bump up to a $4 million salary-cap hit.