The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs for a second straight year, but some players and prospects still have a chance to play meaningful games in May at the World Championship in Slovakia.
Group A
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britian
Slovakia
United States
Group B
Austria
Czech Republic
Italy
Latvia
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Switzerland
Canada
Toews declined to play last year to rest up from an upper-body injury, but certainly is sitting on an invitation this year right now after a career year with 81 points (35 goals, 46 assists).