Jonathan Toews, the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, will not be returning to the team next season (Fox Sports, https://www.foxsports.com). The announcement was made by the general manager Kyle Davidson on Thursday (NBC Sports, https://www.nbcsports.com). According to Bleacher Report (https://bleacherreport.com), the team plans to move on from Toews. Toews’ contract with the Blackhawks ends after this season, and the franchise has decided not to re-sign him (Yardbarker, https://www.yardbarker.com).
Toews played his last game with the Blackhawks on Wednesday night (USA Today, https://www.usatoday.com). He was thanked by fans and teammates, who applauded and hugged him after the game (WGN News, https://www.youtube.com). Toews is considered the engine of the Blackhawks dynasty era (NBC Sports, https://www.nbcsports.com) and has been a member of the team for 15 years (ESPN, https://www.espn.com).
Toews’ absence from the Blackhawks next season will leave a large void in the team. However, the Blackhawks have a younger team with new prospects who are looking to make their mark (USA Today, https://www.usatoday.com).
Toews has won three Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks (NBC Sports, https://www.nbcsports.com). He has also received the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL’s top defensive forward, and the Conn Smythe Trophy for being the most valuable player in the playoffs (ESPN, https://www.espn.com).
Toews is a highly respected player in the NHL and has been a great leader both on and off the ice for the Blackhawks. He has been involved in several charitable organizations and has been a humanitarian ambassador for UNICEF Canada (NBC Sports Edge, https://www.nbcsportsedge.com).
As Toews prepares to move on to new opportunities, Blackhawks fans are reflecting on his great career and the role he played in the team’s success. Although his departure is bittersweet, Toews will always be remembered as a great captain, teammate, and player (NBC Sports Edge, https://www.nbcsportsedge.com).
