Originally the Blackhawks said that Toews injury was not that serious, but it will cost him at least the next two weeks. Reports are that Toews will be 100 per cent for playoffs, so you can't blame the Hawks for playing it safe and shutting him down when they have playoff spot locked up. The Blackhawks recalled Joakim Nordstrom on Wednesday, but there is no word how their lines will shakeout without Toews and Patrick Kane.
Toews was injured on Sunday and could miss Thursday's game. A number of Hawks players were absent at this morning's practice, so we will have a better idea of Toews' status on Thursday.
Toews was drilled by Penguins defenceman Brooks Orpik with 6:30 remaining in the second period on Sunday night. The two were going for a loose puck. Toews got up slowly and was seen holding his left arm on the bench before heading down the runway. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says he doesn't think the injury is serious, but the team would know more on Monday.
The Blackhawks will rest a lot of their star players tonight.
It will be interesting to see how he performs after 22 games off, but as of now he will be playing.
Good news for the Hawks but Toews remains a risky fantasy play after missing the final 22 games of the regular season with a concussion.
Toews is currently practicing on the top line, which could be a good indication that he can play during the playoffs. The Blackhawks' captain previously reported he still had concussion-like symptoms as recently as Saturday.
Toews will not be able to play tomorrow and is questionable for the playoffs as well. Drop him now while you still can.
Toews continues to skate, which is a great sign. He remains an option to play in the Blackhawks' final game.
As we expected, Toews won't play on Thursday. He remains an option to draw in on Saturday.
Not a good indication that Toews will play on Thursday. Check back for an official confirmation from the team.
Sounds like Toews is hoping to play before the end of the season. If he draws in Thursday, he will play two games before the end of the regular season.
Toews continues to progress and should be playing this week.
Toews likely returns within a week for either the last game of the regular season or the first game of the playoffs.
Toews continues to progress but there is no word if he will return during the regular season.
Toews skating continues to be an encouraging sign for the Blackhawks. The next step would be getting cleared for contact and returning to practice.
Toews skating continues to be an encouraging sign for the Blackhawks. The next step would be getting cleared for contact and returning to practice.
Toews skating continues to be an encouraging sign for the Blackhawks. The next step would be getting cleared for contact and returning to practice.
Really encouraging sign as the Blackhawks hope to get the captain back before the end of the regular season. Still no word on when he returns.
Not a very good sign for the concussed Toews. At this point it is getting very hard to gauge if he returns during the regular season.
