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Paul Sullivan: With the futures of Toews and Kane in flux, Blackhawks' rebuild is ‘draining’ — and has only just begun

CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews had an apt description of the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild during a recent interview with The Athletic. “Really, really draining,” he said. “And exhausting.” Truer words couldn’t be spoken, and the rebuild has only just begun. They don’t call him Captain Serious for nothing. Imagine how Toews will feel by the end of March, when the only goal remaining will be securing ...
Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, left, and center Jonathan Toews argue with the referees during a game against the Bruins on Feb. 5, 2020, at the United Center.

CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews had an apt description of the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild during a recent interview with The Athletic.

“Really, really draining,” he said. “And exhausting.”

Truer words couldn’t be spoken, and the rebuild has only just begun. They don’t call him Captain Serious for nothing. Imagine how Toews will feel by the end of March, when the only goal remaining will be securing the top pick in the 2023 draft.

It’s hard to fathom how long it might take for the Hawks to get back to contending

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