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With the poor leadership in the Cubs clubhouse and the Hawks starting their season soon I think it's a good time to appreciate what the Hawks have in Captain Jonathan Toews.
I've loved Toews ever since we've drafted him and when he was named captain I was elated. I love the Hawks as a whole but it is extra wonderful when Toews is on the ice. He is a perfect example of how to act both on and off the ice and someone that we should all look up to. He exemplifies greatness in every way. When I'm at the United Center, I always cheer loudest when Captain Toews has the puck as I know one way or another it will end up in the back of the opponent's net before long. As good as his stats are, it is all the little things that don't show up on the stat sheet, in addition to his excellent leadership that makes him elite. The captain is always there to provide stability and maturity when the players around him embarrass the organization by punching cabbies, sleeping with teammates' wives or getting drunk and falling down a set of stairs. He has absolutely and unequivocally deserved to be the first one to hoist Lord Stanley's cup above his head all three times he's won the cup and arguably deserved to win the Conn Smythe all three of those years as well. As much as I don't like to see the Americans lose, his contributions towards getting Team Canada two gold medals can also not be overstated. Is he perfect, no, but who is? He is probably as close to perfection as a human and hockey player can get. I will weep considerably when he decides to retire but his name and number will always live on in the United Center rafters, where future generations can admire his greatness, until the end of time.
This only scratches the surface and I will add more to this thread from time to time. Feel free to express your appreciation for Captain Toews as well.
Thanks for everything Johnny and may this only be the beginning.
I've loved Toews ever since we've drafted him and when he was named captain I was elated. I love the Hawks as a whole but it is extra wonderful when Toews is on the ice. He is a perfect example of how to act both on and off the ice and someone that we should all look up to. He exemplifies greatness in every way. When I'm at the United Center, I always cheer loudest when Captain Toews has the puck as I know one way or another it will end up in the back of the opponent's net before long. As good as his stats are, it is all the little things that don't show up on the stat sheet, in addition to his excellent leadership that makes him elite. The captain is always there to provide stability and maturity when the players around him embarrass the organization by punching cabbies, sleeping with teammates' wives or getting drunk and falling down a set of stairs. He has absolutely and unequivocally deserved to be the first one to hoist Lord Stanley's cup above his head all three times he's won the cup and arguably deserved to win the Conn Smythe all three of those years as well. As much as I don't like to see the Americans lose, his contributions towards getting Team Canada two gold medals can also not be overstated. Is he perfect, no, but who is? He is probably as close to perfection as a human and hockey player can get. I will weep considerably when he decides to retire but his name and number will always live on in the United Center rafters, where future generations can admire his greatness, until the end of time.
This only scratches the surface and I will add more to this thread from time to time. Feel free to express your appreciation for Captain Toews as well.
Thanks for everything Johnny and may this only be the beginning.
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