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The Chicago Blackhawks announced that they’re unlikely to trade Jonathan Toews, as the team’s captain is dealing with symptoms related to Long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome.
Toews, 34, hasn’t played since Jan. 28. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson noted that the team hopes Toews can play again this season, although the centre has stopped skating for the time being. While there’s some short-term clarity about Toews, the Blackhawks remain in a holding pattern with Patrick Kane.
Toews shines light on health struggles
Toews released the following statement through the Blackhawks on Sunday.
"First of all, thank you to the fans and all those who have shown concern about my absence. I’m still dealing with the symptoms of Long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome.
"It has been really challenging to play through these symptoms. 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 Blackhawks organization."
Blackhawks expect clarity about possible Kane trade soon
While the March 3 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, the ball is in Patrick Kane’s court. Kane, 34, possesses a no-movement clause. That power helped explain why it was so noteworthy that Kane expressed disappointment that the Rangers traded for Vladimir Tarasenko, taking themselves out of the race to bring him to the Big Apple. So, the Blackhawks just hope that Kane gives them more clarity “soon.”
If nothing else, the delay allows the trade market to thin out. Tarasenko’s already off the market, and Bo Horvat got scooped up as well. While Timo Meier figures to be the most prominent forward, the Sharks appear keen on landing a haul of assets for Meier. Despite Kane’s name value, might he draw more attention if Chicago simply asks for less?
It would certainly help matters if Kane would accept a trade to multiple locations, but that’s his choice. Chances are, there are plenty of Blackhawks fans dreading the day Kane wears a different jersey. Those fans can at least take some comfort that Toews isn’t being traded.
Daniel Weinman was crowned winner of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on Monday, taking home a record breaking $12.1 million in winnings. Weinman had to outlast the other 10,043 entrants to take home the prize and get his hands on his share of live poker’s largest ever prize pool – a staggering $93,399,900. As well as taking home the prize money, 35-year-old Weinman also got his hands on the WSOP Main Event bracelet. The huge bracelet contains 500 grams of 10-karat yellow gold, as well as 2,352 various precious gemstones.
Daniel Weinman won the World Series of Poker's main event world championship on Monday in Las Vegas, earning $12.1 million along the way. Playing in the tournament for a 16th year, Weinman was tops in a deep pool of 10,043 players vying for $93.39 million. His victory came after just 164 hands at the final table. "I was honestly on the fence about even coming back and playing this tournament," the 35-year-old Atlanta native told reporters afterward. Weinman's final table featured Jan-Peter Jachtmann, who landed in fourth place and took home $3 million, as well as Toby Lewis, who finished seventh and secured $1.42 million. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the main event's entry pool far outpaced the previous record of 8,773 set in 2006. "I've always kind of felt that poker was kind of going in a dying direction, but to see the numbers at the World Series this year has been incredible," Weinman said. "And to win this main event, it doesn't feel real. I mean, [there's] so much luck in a poker tournament. I thought I played very well." Steven Jones finished second, securing $6.5 million. And Adam Walton settled for third and a $4 million prize.
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