LAS VEGAS — In an ideal world, Jonathan Toews’ last Blackhawks season will be a final demonstration of what has driven his stardom for so long.
Entering this week, that outcome seemed possible but unlikely. Toews’ increasing age and health issues had been noticeable the past few years; the 34-year-old center had remained a competent NHL player but had certainly not dominated to the same degree he did during his prime.
