Chicago's Jonathan Toews reportedly off NHL trade market due to health concerns

Chicago captain Jonathan Toews announced Sunday he is dealing with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome.

Toews hasn't played since Jan. 28. Chicago placed the 34-year-old centre on injured reserve on Wednesday with what they said was a non-COVID-19-related illness.

"It has been really challenging to play through these symptoms," the Winnipeg native said in a statement released by the team. "In the last few weeks, it has reached the point where I had no choice but to step back and concentrate on getting healthy.

"I am thankful for the patience and support of my teammates, the coaching staff, and the entire organization."

Sources have told Daily Faceoff that Toews will not be moved before the 3 p.m. ET trade deadline on March 3.

Breaking: Sources say <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blackhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blackhawks</a> captain Jonathan Toews will not be moved prior to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHL</a> trade deadline.<br><br>I’m told Toews and Chicago made a joint decision as he needs more time to recover from his latest illness. He hasn’t played since Jan. 28.<a href="https://twitter.com/DailyFaceoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DailyFaceoff</a> [1/2]

He missed the 2020-21 season with what he described as chronic immune response syndrome.

Toews has spent his entire career with Chicago, winning three Stanley Cup titles. But he is eligible for free agency after this season.

He had 12 goals and 37 points points in 71 games when he returned to action last year, and he had looked stronger this season. He has 14 goals and 14 assists in 46 games for last-place Chicago.

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