Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews has made the shocking announcement that he will be retiring from professional hockey after a storied 16-year career. A three-time Stanley Cup champion and 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Toews leaves behind a legacy of clutch performances and a reputation as one of the most dominant two-way centers of his generation. As the face of the Blackhawks franchise for nearly two decades, Toews will be remembered for his incredible speed, skill, and leadership on the ice, as well as his dedication to the Chicago community off it. With his retirement, Toews joins an elite group of Blackhawks alumni who have earned the right to hang up their skates, cementing his place in the pantheon of NHL greats.

3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement  Newsday