News Article: Dietz: Toews seriously considering retirement at the end of the season

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[Kevin Musto]

Wouldn't be surprised if that was the outcome.

Like Hossa, it's an unceremonious way to end a career which is unfortunate.

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Not even mad about this.

Toews don't owe anybody anything. One of the best two way players I have ever seen and put hockey back on the map in this city.

Even if he don't dress again, he's going out on top.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Can't be too surprised. He's dealt with concussion issues for a while and has had recurrent problems with covid.

I can only hope he's been responsible with his money and is on the mend to be able to enjoy a nice and long retirement. He's damn well earned it.

 

[Muffinalt]

Sad day

But his health at this point is the priority. One hell of a career either way, Captain.

 

[hawksrule]

Great player in his prime. Candidly, his prime was so long ago that this feels like pulling the plug after five years on a ventilator.

 

[clydesdale line]

Future HHOF and #19 will be in the rafters forever. Incredible player in his prime (arguably second best center in this prime after Crosby in that era) Toews was something special. Such a shame this has happened to him. I wish him all the best in his health.

 

[HLLYWD99]

Best of luck to JT and he should make the HOF!

 

[Blackhawks]

The era has officially ended, why would Kane even come back when he has nothing to come back for. All teammates gone, team is trash, stupid management, stupid ownership. Only thing that will bring him back is a Hail Mary Bedard lottery win which it looks like it’s not gonna happen. This team will remain trash for many years to come. Couple of those 1sts turning out of be busts and we are back to square one.

 

[feichter33]

Sad, but at least we don't have to see him play for another team. Take care of yourself Tazer.

 

[ClydeLee]

Wonder If he still will try to play some final games for a send off or not. It'll be odd, his last game though had a goal with an assist from Kane, but in kinda garbage time loss.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

legend

 

[Blackhawks26]

legend

Man this game was so fun to be at.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Man this game was so fun to be at.

First and last outdoor game for me.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

have to post this one too...man i miss that team, we will never see another group like that again, they just had too much pride

 

[Joemoe]

have to post this one too...man i miss that team, we will never see another group like that again, they just had too much pride

I will never forget the photo of him after they lost that game, dude looked possessed.

 

[CanadianHawks]

have to post this one too...man i miss that team, we will never see another group like that again, they just had too much pride

Even in a loss I had little doubt that team would win the cup after seeing that game 5 performance from Toews

Unfortunate end with the health issues but probably for the best. He’s really been struggling with the health issues since that bubble playoffs, which was effectively the last gasp for this core group.

Legendary career.

 

[Otto31]

G-r-e-a-t-e-s-t hawk of all time

 

[giza]

Toews is the player that you clone, that other GM's said "wish we had him", a role model, a leader by example, a player who could lift his game in the biggest moments, and just a winner.......he is a legend and perhaps the greatest Blackhawk ever.

 

[HLLYWD99]

 

[Sarava]

Great career. I wish him well and I hope he gets his health in order.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Toews is the player that you clone, that other GM's said "wish we had him", a role model, a leader by example, a player who could lift his game in the biggest moments, and just a winner.......he is a legend and perhaps the greatest Blackhawk ever.

Obviously Toews was a great player for a few seasons, but c'mon he not even top 5 all time Blackhawks.. hell he isn't even top 2 Blackhawk since the year 2000.

Good career though, hopefully he regains his health in retirement which is hopefully what he decides rather than just bouncing around from team to team for a couple years.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Great career. I wish him well and I hope he gets his health in order.

^
This

He has accomplished all he could essentially and if he desires will easily be able to get into coaching/management role post playing career.

Doesn't have personality or charisma to do TV/Radio though

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

Great player at just the right time.
Thanks for the cups Jonathan.

Get healthy and enjoy life.

have to post this one too...man i miss that team, we will never see another group like that again, they just had too much pride

Game 7 of that same series.
Toews scores the first two goals giving the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the 1st period.

 

[BHawk21]

Man this game was so fun to be at.

one of my favorites.