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.