Fans of the Chicago Blackhawks were both surprised and unsurprised by the news that Jonathan Toews would not be returning to the team. With the team entering a multi-year rebuilding phase, many players have been considering their options. Initial reports suggested that Toews had made the decision not to return, but a report by Mark Lazerus from The Athletic revealed that Toews had actually informed his teammates that the Blackhawks would not be re-signing him.