Blackhawks to start season without a captain for first time in 16 years
No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard just turned 18 in July, so he's a little young. Toews wasn't named captain until he turned 20.
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Jonathan Toews bids farewell to Blackhawks, fans; not planning to retire just yet
"I am not fully retiring, but I am taking time away from the game again this season. I cannot deny my love for the game of hockey and still feel the passion for competing at my highest level," Toews wrote on Instagram.
Jonathan Toews plays last game as a Blackhawk
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Toews had a chance to win the game in overtime, but he was denied by Felix Sandstrom on a breakaway with about 2:15 remaining.
Jonathan Toews plays final game with Blackhawks
Toews' NHL future is unclear. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.
Jonathan Toews to play final game with Blackhawks
It's the end of an era for the Chicago Blackhawks, longtime captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews will play his last game for the team Thursday night, after GM Kyle Davidson announced the team won't re-sign him this offseason, after his contract expires.
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"It's definitely on my mind that this could be my last few weeks here in Chicago as a Blackhawk," Toews said.
Blackhawks' Captain Jonathan Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms
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He has remained silent about his condition until now.
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Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews To Donate $100K To Coronavirus Relief
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Jonathan Toews scored 42 seconds into overtime and assisted on Chicago's two other goals, as the Blackhawks rallied to beat Ottawa Senators.
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