Blackhawks consider Toews return similar to Fleury's farewell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks are contemplating signing Jonathan Toews, potentially mirroring Marc-Andre Fleury's retirement approach. After a storied career and health struggles, Toews recently signaled he might be open to a return. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson expressed interest in having Toews back, echoing a sentiment shared by former teammate Patrick Kane. However, the decision weighs against the backdrop of the team's ongoing struggles in the league. A potential arrangement could involve a limited pre-season appearance for Toews, akin to Fleury's farewell with Pittsburgh, but logistics could complicate this plan.
- •Jonathan Toews may return to the Blackhawks for a farewell.
- •GM Kyle Davidson expressed interest in a Toews signing.
- •Toews recorded 11 goals and 29 points last season.
- •The Blackhawks have finished last in the Central Division for four years.
- •Potential Toews return could replicate Fleury's farewell with Pittsburgh.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — The Chicago Blackhawks Should Give Jonathan Toews The Marc-Andre Fleury Treatment
"The Chicago Blackhawks are stuck between doing what's best for the franchise and sending off their superstars from their glory days the right way. Should the Blackhawks sign Jonathan Toews to a one-year deal or give him the Marc-Andre Fleury treatment?
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