Jonathan Toews speaks on his future and bleak state of Blackhawks, admits this could be his final year in Chicago

With Jonathan Toews returning from time away from the team with chronic illness related to long COVID, he'll be playing his first and potentially last games in the post-Kane Blackhawks era. In his first press conference with the media since his return, Toews spoke candidly about what this point in time means to him and the team.

When asked about his thoughts about Kane joining the Rangers, Toews said he hates to see it - a surprisingly competitive and emotional response for a player. While still expressing happiness for his friend finding success, he holds the pain of the departure and the absence of Kane's presence.


Of course, the next logical question is that of Toews' future with the organization. On the front, Toews is clearly undecided. He speculated on retirement, or the possibility of resigning with another contender to begin next season, if there's an interest. Regardless, it seems that Toews has accepted that the next few weeks will likely be his last as a Blackhawk.



Seeing the departure of Patrick Kane and knowing Toews' time is coming soon definitively marks the end of a once revered Blackhawks dynasty. Their two young stars will depart as franchise legends and locks for the hockey hall of fame.