Jonathan Toews to the Boston Bruins? Insider believes it's not as unlikely as some think
Last week, it was revealed that after 16 years as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, that Jonathan Toews was stepping away from the NHL to focus on his health. Toews, 35, has been very vocal about his battle with long COVID. The illness caused him to miss the entire 2020-2021 season due to crippling symptoms.
Despite stepping away from the games for a year, Toews isn't ready to consider retirement just yet. Toews shared he plans on returning to the NHL next year and when he does return, he would fit in nicely on the Boston Bruins roster.
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed the following:
Pagnotta also noted the potential fit between the Bruins and NHL veteran Jonathan Toews. Even though Toews had primarily been working on getting healthy and recovering from the effects of Long Covid, the Bruins were on Toews' radar dating back to last year as a potential destination. Only a day later from that interview, we would learn that Toews has decided he will forego the entirety of the 2023-24 NHL season, and look to make a comeback for the 2024-25 campaign.
Toews is a strong two-way center, and in his career he as amassed 372 career goals and 511 career assists. With both Patrice Bergeron and David Krejčí having announced their retirements in the last month, Toews' would be a perfect fit.
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AOUT 24 | 113 ANSWERS Jonathan Toews to the Boston Bruins? Insider believes it's not as unlikely as some think Do you think Toews would be a valuable addition to the Bruins? |
Yes | 54 | 47.8 % |
No | 38 | 33.6 % |
Boston needs all the help they can get | 21 | 18.6 % |
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