Keep an eye out for news on these three players’ futures. Although signs are pointing to retirement, Toews has yet to make an announcement. He can now either retire as a Blackhawk or continue his career with a different team. Toews was derailed by Chronic Immune Response Syndrome and long COVID in recent years.
He always expected to retire with his longtime team, but he’s left with a choice to make after the Blackhawks opted not to re-sign him. Unlike the other two players on this list, there’s no chance Toews returns to his former team. With his agency not listing him as an available free agent, it seems likely Toews is leaning toward retirement. The most recent Jonathan Toews update came early in July when Mark Spector revealed, “When his agency sent out its list of pending free agents, we are told his name was not even on the list.” Near the end of June, Frank Seravalli reported that Toews’ agent Pat Brisson revealed that Toews was still contemplating his future. Toews has played 1,067 NHL games and has 883 career points. The 35-year-old was the captain of the Blackhawks from 2008 to 2023. The three-time Stanley Cup Champion is known as an elite two-way center. Jonathan Toews is a meaningful player in Chicago Blackhawks history. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Players who could retire next No.
It's hard to believe it's already been 10 years since the Blackhawks brought the Stanley Cup back to Chicago for the second time in four years.Chicago, Illinois, USA Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews (19) skates against the Arizona Coyotes at United Center. The program will feature top moments from the entire playoff run, starting with the Game 1 OT win. Well they got their wish, which may not be the proper amount of recognition, but the Chicago Blackhawks are set to air a special program on TV tomorrow in honor of a select group of players who brought home the 2013 Stanley Cup. I don't know if it's been delayed or something like that,» Saad said. The team source also noted that Hossa's night already brought back many members of the 2013 team, including all seven three-time Cup winners - Hossa, Kane, Toews, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Patrick Sharp and Niklas Hjalmarsson - which made it a logistical challenge to find another date that worked for everyone. It's always nice to get back with guys you had success with.» Hopefully, whenever it is, we're not playing and I have a chance to come back and enjoy it. «I know there's usually a 10-year reunion, and we're hoping they do it. We're all hoping they do one,» Saad said with a shrug.
«Doesn't make much sense to me.» Said an anonymous 2013 Blackhawks member. It's like they just want to move on from us completely,» said one member of the 2013 team, who was granted anonymity because he didn't want to jeopardize his relationship with the club.
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