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Blackhawks won’t re-sign longtime captain Jonathan Toews. What’s next? ‘A little easier to sort when it’s all over.’

CHICAGO — Whether Jonathan Toews chooses to retire remains unknown heading into the Blackhawks’ season finale, but one thing is settled: He won’t play again in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

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 · Apr 13, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2023

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 · Apr 8, 2023

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 · Apr 6, 2023

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 · Apr 4, 2023

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 · Apr 2, 2023

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 · Apr 1, 2023

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 · Mar 31, 2023