Jonathan Toews Takes Leave from Hockey, Eyes 2024-25 Return With This Organization?

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Sam Walker
August 24, 2023 (12:01)

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"Jonathan Toews Takes Leave from Hockey, Eyes 2024-25 Return"

NHL star Jonathan Toews has revealed his decision to step away from the sport for the 2023-24 season due to health concerns. Although not retiring outright, Toews is prioritizing his well-being and aims to recover fully.

"I'd like to announce that I am not fully retiring, but I am taking time away from the game again this season. I cannot deny my love for the game of hockey and still feel the passion for competing at my highest level.

However, these last few seasons have been very difficult considering my health challenges. My focus is to give myself the time and space to fully heal and enjoy life to the fullest once again. Along the way I have met several people who have struggled with health issues pertaining to long COVID, chronic immune response syndrome, and other similar cases that are quite complex. I now recognize the importance of one day sharing the details of my health journey with you all.

Thank you to all of you who have supported me and respected my privacy in the process."

He acknowledged the challenges of recent seasons and his desire to enjoy life to the fullest after a difficult period, including encounters with Long COVID and chronic immune response issues. The announcement marked a pause in Toews' illustrious 1,067-game career with the Chicago Blackhawks, during which he achieved significant team successes.

His next destination revealed?

Reports have surfaced that Jonathan Toews was all in to sign with the Boston Bruins before announcing his step away from the break he's taking, now that two of the Bruins' top centers in Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci have retired, reports now resurface that Toews will join the Bruins when he returns to the ice.

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