Blackhawks Captain Pissed Off Over "Crushing" Trades

The Chicago Blackhawks traded away two of their best young players this past offseason in Kirby Dach and Alex DeBrincat. Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews admitted at the first day of training camp, both moves were crushing, and he felt lots of anger about the entire situation.

Toews is in the final season of his contract, and this is expected to be his last with the team. Management has been very clear it's full rebuild mode and the veteran captain wants nothing to do with it.

Seems like they are just going through the motions as camp opens on a new season and I'd expect by Christmas roster freeze we'll have a much better idea on where Toews will wind up. The Winnipeg Jets should be considered a heavy favorite and don't count out the coming interest from the Washington Capitals.

Jonathan Toews said he was angry at first about the DeBrincat and Dach trades, but that he's come around and respects and understands what Kyle Davidson is doing.

Toews said Dach still has a lot of upside and "arguably maybe didn't ever quite get his fair shot in Chicago."
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) September 22, 2022

Jonathan Toews: “A lot of change overall by the organization, but it’s nice to get settled in. There’s no more talk. You just get to go out and play and start moving forward.”

Says he never got close to discussing a trade this summer. pic.twitter.com/lgTIUdJcWD
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) September 22, 2022

Jonathan Toews: "I know it’s kind of a boring story to write about right now but I’m just focusing on one day at a time and doing my job, not only as a player or as a captain, but just really enjoying being here, being a Blackhawk." #Blackhawks
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) September 22, 2022

Jonathan Toews on his reaction to the DeBrincat and Dach trades: "No doubt a little bit of shock, a little bit of anger."

Full quote: pic.twitter.com/IsJXDPiZfA
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) September 22, 2022

We’re off and running…
Jonathan Toews takes a puck straight in the chest from Seth Jones and Jones comes to apologize

All good #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/rNUHI8kXYH
— Mario Tirabassi (@Mario_Tirabassi) September 22, 2022