It’s official. End of an era.
Tonight will be Jonathan Toews’ last game as a Blackhawk❤️ pic.twitter.com/di4fTbr3g6
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 13, 2023
by TimeForFrance
@Chicago Blackhawks
It’s official. End of an era.
Tonight will be Jonathan Toews’ last game as a Blackhawk❤️ pic.twitter.com/di4fTbr3g6
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 13, 2023
by TimeForFrance
30 Comments
Excuse me while I curl and cry in the corner.
Wow…
No bedard. No Kane. No Toews. Brother, we’re just getting started
This makes it sound like it’s not related to his health, as he would go play somewhere else. That’s pretty low for the organization, and while he may not be as good as he once was there should always have been a place for Toews in the lineup as a Hawk.
As a rebuilding franchise, you still need veteran players to teach the young kids how to play. Kane and Toews should have both been lifelong Hawks, and this is disrespectful to both them and the fans.
I’m crying and throwing up.
The writing was on the wall with this one but it still stings to see it formally announced. Glad I already picked up tickets to this game in anticipation…I can only imagine prices are gonna jump up.
My Toews jersey is literally falling apart but I’m gonna wear it one final time for him tonight. My favorite player from the start of my time as a fan….it hurts.
End of an era. Thank you 19.
AYO
My Captain
Unclassy move. Let him go out on his own.
I dont think this GM will be around much longer. The fans are going to eat him alive.
I’m a sad man, write whatever you want about me.
Not offering Toews a cheap one-year contract if he wants to play next season makes zero sense to me.
Oh Capitan my Capitan, thank you for everything Tazer. 19 & 88 to the rafters.
Pretty shitty move in my opinion. Maybe there’s more to the story but not offering him a contract is bush league.
I am sad.
I expected this but it doesn’t make it any easier
I find myself agreeing with the people saying that it sounds a lot like the organisation decided not to re-sign him, instead of Toews saying he doesn’t want to stay.
Kind of leaves a bitter taste imo. Would be different if it were a health decision.
Edit: Just read that Davidson didn’t offer Kane or Toews another contract. Wow. I’ve been pretty happy with him so far but this I don’t understand (even if it’s just my heart).
I’m in a glass case of emotions about this!!
I don’t understand why they wouldn’t sign him if he wants to keep playing. Just having a guy like him in the lockerroom helps young players develop. Makes no sense
What a legend
I still think he’s probably going to hang them up for his health’s sake. Maybe he tests the waters to see if anyone will pick him up, but I do think this is probably it completely, to which i say sign him to a one day deal for a retirement ceremony
Thanks for everything you did on the rink Johnathan. Those Cup-winning years were really special.
Ah damn… It really is the end of an era now. Sad day for the Blackhawks
I’m gutted I won’t ever get to see him play in person for the Hawks. Himself and Kane were the reason I fell in love with both hockey and the Hawks.
I know the UC will give him the best send off tonight.
Kyle Davidson certainly not shy on yanking that band-aid off.
Good memories but, life moves on.
JT can always replace B. Hull as a brand ambassador.
The hawks and toews are my favorite that being said I work at PPG paints in Pittsburgh walked pass the whole team the other day coming in for the game he was at the end of the line I could muster the courage to say anything to him or ask for a quick picture still kicking myself and forever will
I think the Hawks know he’s retiring. And I think they want him to break the news to the public however he likes and not take the spotlight away, hence the lingo in this announcement. But what do I know. I’ll be at the game in my Toews sweater though.
R/hockey already bringing up the beach incident. Sub has gone to shit
I knew this was going to happen, but it still stings and I’m sad.
Thank you for everything, 19. You’ll always be my captain.
Sucks to see, and you’ll have people drag his name through the mud about the issues from last year, but he gave us everything he had. Thanks Cap.