Toews (illness) has been working out and interacting with his teammates, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
There still isn't a firm timeline for Toews' return to action, but the fact that he's around the team is a positive sign. The 34-year-old has been dealing with "Long-COVID-19" symptoms related to a previous infection with the virus, which has made it difficult for him to be physically well enough to play. He hasn't been ruled out for the season, though the Blackhawks will not need to rush him back.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Won't be traded
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Toews (illness) won't be moved before the trade deadline and is expected to be out until at least March, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports.
Toews is dealing with "long-COVID-19" symptoms that caused him to step away in early February, but the Blackhawks have some optimism that he can get back in the lineup sometime in March. The 34-year-old center and the team reportedly made a joint decision not to explore trades elsewhere while he remains in uncertain health. Toews has recorded 14 goals and 28 points through 46 appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Starts skating
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Toews (illness) has skated a couple of times this week, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Toews has been out of action since Jan. 28 with a non-COVID illness, but it has taken its toll on the center, who has missed the last five games. He will not play Friday in Ottawa and more will be known when the Blackhawks return home Sunday to face the Maple Leafs. Toews has 14 goals and 28 points in 46 games and could be headed elsewhere by the trade deadline, as he is in the final season of his contract.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Lands on retroactive IR
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Toews (illness) was placed on injured reserve by the Hawks on Wednesday retroactive to Feb. 7, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Toews was already expected to be sidelined giant the Leafs on Wednesday, so his IR designation won't impact when he can return to the lineup. Max Domi figures to continue holding down the first-line center role while Toews is on the shelf while Jason Dickinson steps into the second line. Toews lingering illness concerns could limit Chicago's ability to move him at the deadline as has been widely suspected. If Toews doesn't get traded, he will hit the open market during the offseason.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Likely out for two more games
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Toews (illness) will probably miss Chicago's next two games, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The Blackhawks play in Montreal on Tuesday before visiting Toronto on Wednesday. Toews is currently still working out in Chicago. His availability for Friday's contest at Ottawa is unclear at the moment. Toews, who has been out since Jan. 28, has recorded 14 goals, 28 points and 79 shots on net in 46 games this season.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Expected to miss more time
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Toews (illness) isn't expected to play Friday against Arizona or Saturday versus the Jets, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
It appears Toews will likely miss at least two more contests with the illness that held him out of Tuesday's loss to the Ducks. Jason Dickinson will likely continue to occupy a top-six role until Toews is ready to return.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Not expected to play Tuesday
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Toews (illness) is not expected to play Tuesday against Anaheim, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Toews did not practice Sunday and Monday due to a non-COVID illness. He has produced 14 goals and 14 assists in 46 games this season. Chicago is slated to get Tyler Johnson (ankle) back in the fold Tuesday versus the Ducks.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Dealing with illness
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Toews will sit out Sunday's practice with a non-COVID illness, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
The Blackhawks host Anaheim on Tuesday, so Toews has some additional time to recover. The 34-year-old center has produced 14 goals, 28 points and 79 shots on net in 46 games this campaign.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Nets power-play marker in return
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Toews scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Oilers.
Toews saw just 15:23 of ice time in the loss, down from his season average of 17:59 entering the contest. He missed Thursday's game versus the Flames due to an illness, so it's possible he wasn't at 100 percent for this game. Nonetheless, he ended a three-game point drought and finished January with three goals and five helpers in 12 appearances. The veteran center has 14 tallies, 28 points (11 on the power play), 79 shots on net, 37 PIM and a minus-24 rating through 46 outings.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Practicing Saturday
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Toews (illness) is practicing Saturday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Toews sat out Thursday's game versus Calgary, the second time this season he was unable to suit up. Toews, whose name has been bandied about in trade rumors, has 13 goals and 27 points in 45 games this season. The 34-year-old vet should be good to go versus Edmonton on Saturday.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Unavailable Thursday
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Toews won't play Thursday versus the Flames due to an illness.
Toews' absence likely means Luke Philp draws into the lineup, while Jason Dickinson could be in line for more ice time. The Blackhawks' next game is Saturday in Edmonton, but it's unknown if Toews will be healthy enough to play in that contest.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Two points against Flyers
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Toews scored a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia.
The long-time Chicago captain opened the scoring for his team midway through the second period by tipping home a Seth Jones point shot, before helping set up Philipp Kurashev for an empty-netter late. Toews has heated up in January, finding the scoresheet in four straight games and collecting two goals and seven points over his last six. The 34-year-old's best days are behind him, but he can still offer some fantasy value.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Heating up
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Toews netted a goal and recorded an assist in an 8-5 loss to Seattle on Saturday.
Toews found the back of the net at 4:40 of the first period to tie the game at 1-1. He's up to 12 goals and 24 points in 40 games this season. After being held off the scoresheet for five straight contests from Dec. 27-Jan. 3, Toews has a goal and four points in his last four games.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Puts up assist Thursday
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Toews recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Toews initiated a passing play that led to Taylor Raddysh's game-winning goal in the third period. The helper was Toews' second in the last three contests since he snapped a five-game drought. The veteran center is up to 22 points, 70 shots on net, 37 PIM and a minus-20 rating through 39 outings, mainly in a second-line role.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Snags helper in win
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Toews logged an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Coyotes.
Toews ended a five-game point drought by setting up Tyler Johnson's empty-net goal. Prior to Friday, Toews' last contribution on the scoresheet was a three-point effort Dec. 23 versus the Blue Jackets. The center is up to 11 tallies, 10 helpers, 66 shots on net, 37 PIM and a minus-20 rating through 37 appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Reaches 20-point mark
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Toews recorded a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win against Columbus on Friday.
Toews' marker came on the power play at 12:16 of the third period. He has 11 goals and 20 points in 31 contests this season. The 34-year-old has been doing well lately, providing three goals and six points in his last six games.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Nets power-play goal vs. Wild
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Toews scored a power-play goal in Chicago's 4-1 loss to the Wild on Friday.
Toews' marker came at 8:27 of the third period, and reduced Minnesota's lead to 3-1. It was his 10th goal and 17th point in 28 contests this season. The 34-year-old is on a three-game point streak.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Hands out helper Thursday
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Toews logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Toews set up Taylor Raddysh in the third period, preventing the Blackhawks from being shut out. Toews has a goal and two assists in his last five outings, but there's little reason to expect an explosion of offense as long as he's stuck in a mediocre offense. He's at nine goals, seven helpers, 49 shots on net, 33 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 27 games.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Strikes on power play in loss
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Toews scored a power-play goal on four shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Capitals.
Toews brought the Blackhawks within one on a second-period tally, but they couldn't keep pace the rest of the way. The goal snapped his eight-game scoring drought, a span in which he managed three assists, 21 PIM and a minus-7 rating. The center is at nine tallies, 15 points (seven on the power play), 47 shots, 33 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 26 contests this season. He's back on the second line after a brief experiment to unite him with Patrick Kane.
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews: Expected to play Friday
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Toews (illness) was back at practice Thursday and is expected to play Friday against the Jets, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Toews missed his first game of the season Tuesday against the Devils. He has eight goals and 14 points in 24 games this season, with four goals and six points coming with the man advantage.
