Metropolitan Division team reportedly enters the Jonathan Toews sweepstakes

Jonathan Toews is one of the big names expected to be in play with less than one month away from the National Hockey League's trade deadline. A proven winner, hoisting the Stanley Cup on three occasions, any team would be extremely lucky to land the 15-year veteran as they chase down hockey's greatest prize.

On Wednesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that another team has entered the Jonathan Toews, the Washington Capitals. The Capitals join Colorado, Carolina and Toews' hometown Winnipeg Jets as the teams that have expressed interest in the former third overall pick.

Toews, 34, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st for the first time in his career, unless he signs an extension with Chicago or any other team he potentially gets dealt to.

Earlier today, it was reported that Toews was missing practice for a fourth straight day with an illness, which has sparked concern. In late 2020, Toews was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and missed the entire 2020-21 season. Toews' health is top priority and hopefully he is doing okay.

The Winnipeg native has appeared in 46 games for the Blackhawks this season, recording 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists), 37 penalty minutes and is a minus-24.

Source: David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

MUST READ

Feb 28  |  By Tom Banks Vancouver Canucks' Contract Offer to Brock Boeser Leaks Publicly

Feb 28  |  By Tom Banks Montreal Canadiens Star Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Feb 28  |  By Daniel Lucente Philadelphia Flyers Officially Looking to Trade Former 39-Goal Scorer

Feb 28  |  By Daniel Lucente Evander Kane May Be in His Final Days in Edmonton After Friedman Reveals New Information

Feb 28  |  By Jack Sutherland Maple Leafs Forward Pulls Back Trade Request

Feb 27  |  By Jack Sutherland Brad Marchand Goes Viral for Passionate Video Ahead of Four Nations Faceoff Final

Feb 27  |  By Jack Sutherland David Pastrnak's Latest Comments Suggest Bruins Will Be Big Sellers at the Deadline

Feb 27  |  By Julien Trekker 6-Foot-6 Winger Linked to the New York Rangers at the Trade Deadline

MORE STORIES