SB Nation Chicago - Jonathan Toews Injury: Chicago Captain Ruled Out For Thursdayhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-04-12T14:18:34-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24943102012-04-12T14:18:34-05:002012-04-12T14:18:34-05:00NHL Playoffs 2012, Blackhawks Vs. Coyotes: C Jonathan Toews To Play In Game 1
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<p>Chris Kuc of <i>The Chicago Tribune</i> reports the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a> will indeed have their star center in Thursday's opening to the 2012 NHL Playoffs:</p>
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<p>Captain Jonathan Toews confirms he's playing tonight for <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Blackhawks">#Blackhawks</a> vs. Coyotes.</p>
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) <a data-datetime="2012-04-12T19:04:19+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKuc/status/190515708034154497">April 12, 2012</a>
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<p><span>Jonathan Toews</span> played only 59 games for the Blackhawks in the 2011-12 NHL Season, but still finished the year tied for second on the team with 29 goals. The 23-year-old captain has missed the last 22 with what is believed to be concussion symptoms.</p>
<p>The Chicago Blackhawks and Toews begin their match against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes">Phoenix Coyotes</a> at 9:00 p.m. on the NBC Sports Network.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/12/2944211/nhl-playoffs-2012-blackhawks-vs-coyotes-jonathan-toews-injuryBradley Woodrum2012-04-12T07:45:08-05:002012-04-12T07:45:08-05:00NHL Playoffs 2012: Blackhawks Vs. Coyotes Preview With Sun-Times' Reporter Adam Jahns (PODCAST)
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<p>Ricky O'Donnell and Z.W. Martin are joined by Chicago Sun-Times beat reporter Adam Jahns to discuss the <a href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Blackhawks</a>' opening round playoff series against the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Coyotes</a>. The buttery goodness following the jump.</p>
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<p>The 'Hawks and Coyotes will begin the series on Thursday in Phoenix. The status of star Chicago center <span>Jonathan Toews</span> remains very much up in the air, though Jahns, who has constant access to the team, says Toews is likely to play, though notes that it will be the player's call. Regardless if Toews is in the lineup, Chicago will have a tough time scoring against Coyotes goalie <span>Mike Smith</span>.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/12/2939175/chicago-blackhawks-vs-phoenix-coyotes-nhl-playoffs-2012Z.W. Martin2012-04-09T14:04:13-05:002012-04-09T14:04:13-05:00Jonathan Toews Injury: Blackhawks Captain A Game-Time Decision For Playoffs Opener
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<p>The Chicago Blackhawks have not had their captain, C <span>Jonathan Toews</span>, since late February. The star center has dealt with concussion issues for several months now and hopes to return in time for the Blackhawks' playoff opener against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes">Phoenix Coyotes</a>.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-nearly-full-house-for-blackhawks-as-playoff-prep-begins-20120409,0,60470.story">The Chicago Tribune</a>, Toews participated with the first line in practice, but remains a game-time decision. Toews spoke with the media, sharing his eagerness to get back on the ice, but cautious approach with his injury:</p>
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<p>"It’s playoff time now and especially these last few games you don’t really know what to expect from other teams in the regular season, especially teams that aren’t going to be in the playoffs. We wanted to kind of err on the cautious side by me not playing. I think I’m feeling a little more confident that Thursday might be the day but we’ll see when that time comes."</p>
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<p>The Blackhawks begin their <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/8/2934365/nhl-playoffs-schedule-bracket-2012-blackhawks-coyotes/in/2700674">NHL Playoffs Schedule</a> on Thursday against the Coyotes.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/9/2936641/jonathan-toews-injury-blackhawksBradley Woodrum2012-04-06T13:46:09-05:002012-04-06T13:46:09-05:00Jonathan Toews Injury: Blackhawks Captain Will Miss Season Finale On Saturday
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<p>Chicago Blackhawks captain <span>Jonathan Toews</span> is still dealing with the effects of a concussion he suffered in February. Toews said on Friday that <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=8276">he will miss the regular season finale</a> against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/">Detroit Red Wings</a> on Saturday. According to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune, the concussion symptoms only bother Toews when he is on the ice. </p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Blackhawks">#Blackhawks</a> captain Jonathan Toews said off ice he's fine, but concussion symptoms return when he's on the ice.</p>
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKuc/status/188332507069022208" data-datetime="2012-04-06T18:29:03+00:00">April 6, 2012</a>
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<p>For readers keeping score at home that will make 22 games in a row without Toews for the Blackhawks. The team is 12-5-4 without him. The team currently sits on the sixth spot in the Western Conference playoff standings, but could move up to the fifth spot. </p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/6/2930784/jonathan-toews-injury-blackhawksRyan Van Bibber2012-04-04T13:18:06-05:002012-04-04T13:18:06-05:00Jonathan Toews Injury: Blackhawks Captain Could Play Saturday
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<p>Chicago Blackhawks captain <span>Jonathan Toews</span> has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hockeywilderness.com/">Minnesota Wild</a>, but he may play against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/">Detroit Red Wings</a> on Saturday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/adamjahns/status/187598369894563840">Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun Times</a>. He also reports that <span>Dave Bolland</span>, who's been dealing with an upper body injury, has been given the same status as Toews.</p>
<p>Speaking with Jahns, Toews said that effects from his concussion are still "lingering" at the moment, so even now he's not 100 percent. The Blackhawks have been cautious with their star player as he recovers from the head injury, even though there are just a few games left in the season.</p>
<p>Having Toews back for the postseason is going to be key for Chicago. The Blackhawks have already clinched a playoff spot with their 44-26-10 record, but they're currently lined up for the No. 6 seed.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/4/2925561/jonathan-toews-out-thursday-blackhawks-2012Satchel Price2012-04-03T13:49:48-05:002012-04-03T13:49:48-05:00Jonathan Toews Injury: Blackhawks Captain Hopeful To Play Thursday
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<p>Tracey Myers of <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/hockey-chicago-blackhawks/blackhawks-talk/Keith-to-rejoin-Hawks-Toews-remains-hope?blockID=682160&feedID=661">CSN Chicago</a> reports that the star center for the Chicago Blackhawks, captain <span>Jonathan Toews</span>, may be ready for game action this Thursday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hockeywilderness.com/">Minnesota Wild</a>.</p>
<p>The Blackhawks, who have clinched a postseason appearance with 98 points, have two games remaining in the regular season schedule and hope to get healthy and to full strength before the playoffs begin. Toews, who has missed the last 21 games with an <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/2/21/2814438/red-wings-vs-blackhawks-jonathan-toews-injury/in/2494310">upper-body injury</a>, is third on the team with 29 goals despite playing in only 59 games this season.</p>
<p>With the Blackhawks locked in for a playoff run, some doubt Toews will return before the postseason, but according to the 23-year-old captain, he would rather hit the ice sooner:</p>
<blockquote>"Come Thursday we’ll make a decision but not ready for that yet," [Toews] said. "It’s tough to really know 110 percent if the time is right to go back in and play. You just have to know, have to have that instinct that it’s time to play. Today was a good day, hopefully tomorrow’s the same way. I’d love to play a couple of these games before going into the playoffs."</blockquote>
<p>The Blackhawks and Wild game starts at 7:00 p.m. CDT.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/4/3/2923108/jonathan-toews-injury-blackhawks-captain-hopeful-to-play-thursdayBradley Woodrum2012-03-31T15:49:49-05:002012-03-31T15:49:49-05:00Jonathan Toews Injury: Blackhawks Center Cleared For Contact, May Return By End Of Regular Season
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a> have faltered at times in the second half of the season but have managed to stay in the playoff hunt and currently sit sixth in the Western Conference as the postseason is nearly upon us. They are hoping that they will be at full strength for the playoffs and it now appears it is a possibility they may have the services of one of their key players earlier than that.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnchicago.com/hockey-chicago-blackhawks/blackhawks-talk/Blackhawks-push-for-playoff-spot?blockID=680548&feedID=661&awid=6974570415877453231-914">According to Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago</a>, Blackhawks center <span>Jonathan Toews</span> has been cleared for contact and skated in Chicago on Saturday. If all goes well, Toews could return in one of the four final Blackhawks game before the season ends.</p>
<p>Toews has been out of action since February 18 after suffering a concussion.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/3/31/2916799/jonathan-toews-injury-blackhawks-cleared-for-contactBill Hanstock2012-03-29T13:01:12-05:002012-03-29T13:01:12-05:00Jonathan Toews Injury: Center Will Miss Weekend Games, Should Be Cleared For Contact Very Soon
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a> center <span>Jonathan Toews</span> hasn't played since a February 18 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jacketscannon.com/">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> as Chicago's captain is resting after sustaining a concussion. The 'Hawks are being cautious with Toews' return, but with the postseason inching closer, there's obvious pressure on both sides to get the Chicago start back on the ice, assuming he's fit to play.</p>
<p>Today, we learned Toews should be cleared for contact in practice very soon, <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2012/03/jonathan_toews_ready_for_conta.html">perhaps as early as today</a>.</p>
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<p>Toews will miss his 18th game in a row when the 'Hawks take on the conference-leading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Blues</a> on Thursday. While today's news hints that Toews' return is imminent, it's important to note he won't be back on the ice for Chicago in game-action in the coming days.</p>
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<p>It should be noted that <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Blackhawks">#Blackhawks</a> captain Jonathan Toews basically said he's out for this weekend's games. Being cautious like he should.</p>
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamjahns/status/185414647367729153" data-datetime="2012-03-29T17:14:31+00:00">March 29, 2012</a>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2012/3/29/2911840/jonathan-toews-injury-blackhawks-return-concussionRicky O'Donnell