Since November of 2023, however, the chat surrounding this matchup has revolved around Patrick Kane who now plays for the Wings after his legendary tenure with the Hawks. He is always going to get attention before and after these games which is warranted considering he is one of the greatest to ever put on a Chicago sweater in any sport.

Kane knows Toews wouldn't have an easy time integrating back into the league after two years away. But he pitched for the Hawks to bring Toews back, as unlikely as that is in reality.

Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews is on the brink of an NHL comeback, as revealed in an interview with GQ published last Sunday. After stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, the three-time Stanley Cup champion has resumed skating and expressed a desire to return to play in the NHL.

After taking two years away from hockey, Jonathan Toews is still considering a return to the NHL. The former Chicago Blackhawks captain has been dealing with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and long-term COVID-19, which took a toll on Toews at the turn of the decade.

Jonathan Toews’ name has slowly begun slipping from hockey dialogue. He led a star-studded career with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007-23, serving as the team’s captain for 14 seasons and leading the team to three Stanley Cup wins.

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has not ruled out a return to the NHL despite stepping away from hockey in August 2023 to focus on his health.

Chicago Blackhawks living legend Jonathan Toews isn’t done with hockey just yet. After stepping away from the game for over a year to focus on his health, the three-time Stanley Cup champion has revealed his intent to make an NHL comeback.

Many great players have come through the Chicago Blackhawks organization over the years. With that said, it’s clear that Patrick Kane is right there at the top of the list. Kane is currently with the Detroit Red Wings at 36 years old and is still an incredibly entertaining player.