The Chicago Blackhawks kick off training camp this Thursday and one of the biggest storylines during it — and the entire season — will be the health of captain Jonathan Toews.
While there’s been no official word yet that Toews will be on the ice with his teammates, all signs are pointing to No. 19 being just as ready as everyone else.
As for what to expect from Toews this season, though, there’s a decent comparison worth exploring regarding another Chicago star athlete and team captain who missed an entire season in his early 30s with an injury and then returned to action: former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.