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Jonathan Toews ponders his future with the Blackhawks after recent trades: ‘It was disheartening'

Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks spins to avoid a check by Simon Benoit #86 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, California.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonathan Toews is sounding more and more like he’s not on board with the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild.

Toews was asked Wednesday whether general manager Kyle Davidson’s decision to trade three players for prospects and draft picks makes the 14-year veteran question his future with the only organization he has ever known.

“I wouldn’t say it makes me question it as much as (that) for the longest time, the thought never entered my mind to leave Chicago,” Toews said. “And in this case, you can’t help but picture yourself and what it’d

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