Life is full of challenges, and Jonathan Toews faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Jonathan Toews, nicknamed "Captain Serious", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played for the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007 to 2023, serving as their captain from 2008. Drafted third overall in 2006, he was a Calder Trophy nominee in his rookie season. As captain, he led the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup victories in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Toews won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 and became the youngest player to enter the Triple Gold Club after the first Cup win, marking him as one of hockey's most accomplished leaders and players.
On January 1, 2008, Jonathan Toews sprained his knee in a game against the Los Angeles Kings, causing him to miss 16 games.
In the 2017-18 season, the Blackhawks missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008, which was Toews' rookie season and the first time under his captaincy.
On October 21, 2009, Jonathan Toews was sidelined with concussion-like symptoms after an open-ice hit by Willie Mitchell.
On January 21, 2012, an injury sustained during a game against the Nashville Predators prevented Jonathan Toews from playing in the 2012 All-Star Game.
On November 23, 2016, Jonathan Toews suffered a back injury in a game against the San Jose Sharks, causing him to miss nine games.
In 2016, Jonathan Toews was selected to play in the All-Star Game but missed it due to illness and was subsequently suspended for one game per NHL rules.
During the 2017-18 season, Jonathan Toews posted a career-low 52 points in 74 games.
On December 29, 2020, the Blackhawks announced that Jonathan Toews would be out indefinitely while recovering from an undisclosed illness.
In 2020, Jonathan Toews appeared in all 70 games before the season ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and he recorded 18 goals and 42 assists. During the 2020 playoffs, he also totaled a team-high nine points in nine games.
In June 2021, Jonathan Toews announced he was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and planned to return for the 2021–22 season.
In September 2021, Jonathan Toews said an antibody test revealed he had COVID-19 at some point during the previous season.
On February 19, 2023, Jonathan Toews announced that he was still suffering from symptoms of long COVID and CIRS.
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