Just when you think you know a guy! After skating with the Blackhawks for 13 seasons, we thought we had captain Jonathan Toews figured out. He’s from Winnipeg, he shoots left, and he’s been with the Blackhawks since the 2007-08 season after being selected as the third overall pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft. What else is there to know about the guy? Apparently, a few things.
Toews was interviewed by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) for this week’s Player Q&A and some of his answers were a little unexpected.
For starters, he wishes his nickname was J-Bone.
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Toews doesn’t go onto explain why exactly he wants to be known as J-Bone, but here at NBC Sports Chicago, we’re happy to oblige.
The player-formerly-known-as-Toews also said his dream jersey number would’ve been No. 9, but unfortunately the number had been retired by the Blackhawks to honor Bobby Hull. Hull led the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup way back in 1961.
If you want to read more fun-facts about J-Bone, you can read the rest of the interview here.
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