BREAKING: Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks have issued an official statement regarding his future in Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews have issued a statement today regarding Toews' health and more. Sadly, due to health issues, he will be staying in Chicago.
In his official statement, Toews said: 'First of all, thank you to the fans and all those who have shown concern about my absence. I'm still dealing with the symptoms of Long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome. It has been really challenging to play through these symptoms. In the last few weeks, it has reached the point where I had no choice but to step back and concentrate on getting healthy. I am thankful for the patience and support of my teammates, the coaching staff, and the entire Blackhawks organization.'
According to insider Frank Seravalli, sources have confirmed that #Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not be traded before the NHL trade deadline. Toews and the Chicago team made a joint decision to give him more time to recover from his latest illness. He has not played since January 28. Although there are no major long-term health concerns, Toews felt that his body was not cooperating to compete at a high level right now.
While Toews' decision means that he will stay in Chicago for now, his health is the top priority, and we wish him a speedy recovery."
