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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews won’t be moved prior to the trade deadline, according to multiple reports, but the center released a statement Sunday saying he has dealt with “long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome.”
“It has been really challenging to play through these symptoms,” he said in the statement released by the team. “In the last few weeks, it has reached the point where I had no choice but to step back and concentrate on getting healthy. I am thankful for the patience and support of my teammates, the coaching staff and the entire Blackhawks organization.”
The Daily Faceoff first reported the update, calling Chicago’s approach a “joint decision” made in conjunction with Toews. It added that Toews could return to the lineup by March. Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson also confirmed to ESPN that Toews won’t be traded due to the “uncertainty” about his health.
