Jonathan Toews returned to the ice on Thursday after missing practice on Tuesday because he was ruled "unfit" to participate. He elaborated afterwards, saying his absence "really came down to maintenance" and it was "nothing serious."
But the Blackhawks captain was also asked about a report that surfaced last week, which didn't pick up attention in the Chicago market until Wednesday.
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Blackhawks were one of two teams — along with the Carolina Hurricanes — that voted against the NHL's Return to Play plan and CBA extension during the NHL Players' Association Executive Board vote.