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Blackhawks announce Toews will not be back next season

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not return to the team next year, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley Cup championships in 15 seasons

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Blackhawks won’t re-sign Jonathan Toews as GM Kyle Davidson ‘clears the deck’ for next core

The Hawks-Flyers game Thursday will officially mark Toews’ final appearance with the team. Davidson said he wants the Hawks’ incoming young stars to be able to grow into leaders themselves without deferring to someone else.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Blackhawks near finale, all eyes rest on Jonathan Toews — and draft odds

It’s unclear how much fanfare Toews will allow the Hawks to direct his way before, during and after Thursday’s game against the Flyers — his expected last appearance in a Hawks sweater. He has never been the type to love the spotlight.

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Blackhawks collapse late in loss to Wild, remain tied for last place

The Hawks conceded three goals in the final six minutes Monday en route to a 4-2 defeat, their 11th in their last 12 games — despite outshooting the Wild 42-22 and dominating the first two periods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wild rally for 4-2 win at Chicago, keep Central Division hopes alive

CHICAGO — The Wild kept their flickering hopes of picking up a Central Division title alive.

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Toews planning to ‘soak in memories’ during last two Blackhawks home games

With the Hawks set to host the Wild on Monday and Flyers on Thursday, Toews is “taking it as if these are my last games in Chicago.” He’s preparing himself emotionally for what that might feel like.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Lukas Reichel’s NHL stint ending slightly early

Reichel will head back to Rockford — a bit earlier than planned — after the Blackhawks’ game Saturday against the Kraken. Taylor Raddysh, meanwhile, will miss the season’s final week with a groin injury.

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Analyzing most encouraging, discouraging aspects of Blackhawks’ season

From Lukas Reichel to Luke Richardson, this loss-laden Hawks season has still produced plenty of pleasant surprises. But other areas — like the overall offense — haven’t been so pretty.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Jonathan Toews plans to play in every remaining game as mornings improve

Wednesday morning felt better than Sunday morning for Toews, who will make his third consecutive appearance Thursday against the Canucks and who anticipates making four more during the season’s final week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews settling into familiar rhythms on possible last Blackhawks road trip

Toews holds plenty of memories from Calgary and Vancouver from earlier in his career, making this a fitting potential final trip. And the Hawks captain is simply finding it “nice to be back in the swing [of things] with the guys.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Captain Jonathan Toews earns assist and ovations in return, but Blackhawks lose to Devils

Toews earned an assist in 14 minutes of ice time in the Hawks’ 6-3 defeat, but the fact he played at all was the notable part Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Colin Blackwell brings rescued puppies to practice

Thirteen Golden Retriever dogs rescued by Determined to Rise Animal Foundation invaded the ice at Fifth Third Arena after practice Friday, bringing smiles to all faces. Blackwell and his fiancé initiated a partnership between the Hawks and the foundation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews to return to Blackhawks’ lineup Saturday against Devils

Toews’ return comes much sooner than expected, opening the possibility he could play in as many seven games before the season ends. He’s nowhere near a decision regarding the retirement question, though.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews joins Blackhawks teammates at practice and reflects on his future: ‘My health is more important’

CHICAGO — It was a familiar sight that had become unfamiliar in recent weeks.

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Jonathan Toews opens up about health issues, future: ‘Could be my last few weeks in Chicago’

Toews returned to Blackhawks morning skate Tuesday — two months to the day since his last game — and will try to make a few appearances before the season ends April 13. But he has battled through immense pain and fatigue to get to this point.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews resumes skating; Blackhawks captain could return to practice soon

Toews, who hasn’t played since Jan. 28 due to symptoms of Long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome, is in a race against time to return this season.

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Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy focusing on ‘big message’ for Pride Night, despite lack of jerseys

Murphy, Seth Jones and Hawks coach Luke Richardson commented Thursday on the Hawks’ organizational decision not to wear Pride jerseys on Pride Night on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ converted centers adjusting to different defensive-zone responsibilities

Philipp Kurashev, MacKenzie Entwistle and Jujhar Khaira have moved from wing to center out of necessity during the second half of the season. That means they shoulder more responsibility in Luke Richardson’s zone coverage scheme.

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Blackhawks notes: Jarred Tinordi fills in as alternate captain in Connor Murphy’s absence

Receiving the “A” — albeit temporarily — indicates how much of an impact Tinordi’s leadership has made in a short time on the Hawks.

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Blackhawks lose to Predators while starting to integrate new players

The Hawks failed to score in the last 59 minutes Saturday and suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Their struggles were hardly surprising, given the substantial changes in the roster coach Luke Richardson is working with.

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Blackhawks keeping to plan with Lukas Reichel

Reichel, 20, was recalled Thursday but is likely to end up playing postseason hockey with AHL Rockford.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Team rattled by trades as Luke Richardson preaches togetherness

The coach urged his players to use an overnight stay in Arizona to “create some new bonds” with newly arrived players, but losing Patrick Kane has dented morale in the locker room.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: The Patrick Kane era ends on a bittersweet note with Blackhawks almost back where they started

CHICAGO — The slow-motion departure of Patrick Kane was just another example of the disintegration of the once-proud franchise known as the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews — apart now and together forever

With the Blackhawks trading Kane to the Rangers, an era ends in Chicago but the memories won’t.

Chicago Tribune

Patrick Kane — ‘one of the greatest Blackhawks players in club history’ — is traded to the Rangers

CHICAGO — “Showtime” is headed to Broadway.

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