Wrapping It Up. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Joonas Donskoi also scored, and Mikko Rantanen had three assists. His average ice time of 17:42 reveals his prominent role for Team USA, which makes the outcome of his Sochi experience all the more disappointing. To counter Kane’s glamorous scoring, Toews does hold the plus-minus advantage in both the regular season and playoffs. Jonathan Toews vs Jordan Eberle. Watch later. It’s still two years away. Toews produced an assist and six shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. “I miss him in a lot of ways," Kane said Tuesday. After all, it was Kane, not Toews, who scored the Game 6 overtime game-winning goal in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals against the Philadelphia Flyers. Toews became the third Blackhawk in franchise history to win the Selke Trophy, and the first since the 1990-91 season when Dirk Graham won it. He might have won more than that. Updated hourly with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. I’d love to stay here, too. Kane leads the Hawks in goals, assists and overall points. “He’s the real deal. He does it every day. Toews had the secondary helper on Patrick Kane's tally at 18:55 of the second period. Fellow Blackhawks superstar Jonathan Toews, 31, plans to chase the big 4-0, too. When Kane accepted his last year, he did so by scoring nine goals and 10 assists. Advantage: Toews, both in the locker room and out. Applause Heres my histogram NHL Draft Patrick Kane was picked first overall in the 2007 NHL draft for the Chicago Blackhawks. “Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane will be here forever,” said Bowman. The debate usually comes down to Kane and Toews. He served as an alternate captain at the 2014 Olympics, where Team USA failed to win a medal. Assistant coach Sheldon Brookbank broke the pair up. The End The real end. With Canada’s most recent victory over the Americans, Toews is now 2-for-2 when going against Kane on the international stage. The End The real end. With so many achievements under his belt, he is often considered to be the best American-born player in the NHL. And while Toews’ all around plus-minus may shed light on his defensive excellence, it doesn’t begin to illustrate the full picture. The 31-year-old Toews … Those two had just gone to war for the team, the city of Chicago, and one another. “At the same time, we have a chance to try to prove that we’re in the same sentence with Canada. His leadership skills earned him the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2015, and his two-way style of play won him the Selke Trophy in 2013. He completed the hat trick with his 10th goal at 11:47 of the second period. #Blackhawks, Oilers Need Neal, Russell, Chiasson & Turris to Step up in the Playoffs, St. Louis Blues’ 2021 First-Round Playoff Preview, Samuel Helenius – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile, Montreal Canadiens Need to Choose Their Playoff Identity, Maple Leafs Prospect Pontus Holmberg Deserves an Entry-Level Contract, 3 Reasons the Predators Bandwagon Should Be for Everyone, Blues Need the Binnington of 2019 Stanley Cup Run, Oilers’ Defensive Depth Will Be Tested by Jets, Ex-Senators in the Playoffs: 3 Teams to Cheer For, 3 Takeaways From Jets’ 4-2 Win Over Maple Leafs, Red Wings 2020-21 Season: 3 Things that Worked & 3 Things that Didn’t, 3 Burning Questions Heading Into Panthers & Lightning 1st Round Series, Rangers News & Rumors: Quinn, Gallant, Leetch, & More. Beginning with the sixth game of the season, on Oct. 17, 2015, Kane was not kept off the scoresheet until Dec. 15. Kane was the sixth Blackhawks player to win the Ross and first since (Stan) Mikita won his fourth in 1968. He served as alternate captain in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, bringing home the gold both times. Jonathan Toews was picked 3rd overall in the 2006 draft. Experience 12 years. Toews recorded a video congratulating longtime teammate Patrick Kane on his 1,000th game in March, but he hasn’t been seen around any of the team’s facilities all year. Chicago Blackhawks. Toews also had a … Kane: 6 power play goals, 16 power play assists, 5 game winning goals, +10 +/- rating. 2 Goals. The debate ultimately comes down to what the individual believes to be the most important aspect of the game. Toews recorded a video congratulating longtime teammate Patrick Kane on his 1,000th game in March, but he hasn't been seen around any of the team's facilities all year. ... Stats. In the end, I believe that a well-rounded player is more important to the game, so I believe that Toews is the stronger player of the two. What made this season unique was that it was the rookie season for both Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. 2 Goals. Compher got his second goal on a feed from Devon Toews in the second period. “Those two players put the Blackhawks back on the map, they’re up in a couple years, and whatever the numbers are, we’ll figure out the details,” added Bowman. If Toews is on his game and they decide to match up hard against him, well, that just leaves Kane—one of the game’s most lethal players—exposed. Longtime teammate and Stanley Cup sidekick Patrick Kane said he expects Toews to be back next season. Toews also shines on the international stage for Team Canada. He’s a pro. While there are those who say that the Canadian team is overwhelmingly better than the U.S.’s, the gap between the two has certainly shrunk. The two have won a pair of Stanley Cups together, with each claiming the Conn Smythe Trophy in separate Cup Finals. The 25-year-old captain possesses other rare qualities that make him one of, if not thee best in the game. With both players entering the NHL in the 2007-08 season, the playing field is nearly level when tracking statistics. In an effort to avoid separating the two, GM Stan Bowman has vowed to re-sign both stars. The Blackhawks posted a 24-second video Toews took of himself congratulating longtime teammate Patrick Kane on his 1,000th career NHL game, one … Jonathan Toews vs Jeff Carter. There are plenty of arguments for both sides, and here are some of the highlights. “I miss him in a lot of ways," Kane … He’s a huge part of the reason why [the Blackhawks] win as much as they do.”. The Blackhawks went through the entire 2020-21 season without their captain in Jonathan Toews, and his absence was felt in "a lot of ways." Mark Lazerus of The Chicago Sun-Times says it best: If Jonathan Toews really wanted to, he could make a run at the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player. In the 2008 offseason, Kane was named the Calder Trophy winner and Toews was named the youngest captain in the history of the franchise. Complete player biography and stats. Born: April 29 th, 1988. According to NHL.com: He crafted a particularly remarkable binge by earning at least one point in 26 consecutive games, the longest streak in the NHL since Mats Sundin of the Quebec Nordiques had a point in 30 straight in 1992-93. Stats. Toews has a slight edge in Corsi at 57.2% vs Kane at 55.4%, but Kane has a edge over Toews in PPG ( 0.98 vs 0.89). And despite the fact that Kane and his Olympic teammates failed to medal in Sochi, the competitiveness between the national teams and NHL teammates was at an all-time high. FOLLOW. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Jonathan Toews, 1988-04-29 Winnipeg, MB, CAN Canada. With Toews and Kane playing on separate lines most of the time, it leaves opponents with a difficult decision. In doing so, Toews edged out worthy candidates such as Patrice Bergeron and Pavel Datsyuk. … Height: 6' 2" Weight: 201 lb Age: 33 Shoots: Left. It was Toews' fifth goal of the postseason and first since Aug. 5 in Game 3 vs. the Oilers, breaking a five-game goalless streak. You can follow Andy on Twitter @ADudones. Throughout their time together, including the 60 games leading up to this year’s Olympic break, Toews has scored more points than Kane in a single season only one time (2010-11) – a three point difference with Toews (76 points) playing seven more games than Kane (73 points). No. Current Summary/Standings, Current Schedule/Results, Current Leaders, Current Stats 2020-21 , 2019-20 , 2018-19 , 2017-18 , ... NHL Leaders "You expect him to be back next year. Let’s play a game of “Who would you pick?” If forced to give a definitive answer, would you choose Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane? That’s something USA Hockey has been trying to do for a long time is prove that we can play with the Canadians and the Russians and the Swedes and Finns consistently on a tournament basis. He did the same at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He’s got it.’’. “He’s scored big goals for us all year.”if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; Both Toews and Kane are accomplished at the shared age of 25. You were a great audience. 2 Goals. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Walsh University. Toews doesn’t hold onto the arbitrarily plucked plus-minus stat to state his case, however. Age 32. Kane outshines Toews in scoring, and Toews outshines Kane when it comes to leadership. “They’re the defending champions … they have some great players over there. By the numbers alone, Patrick Kane is easily superior. Although Toews didn’t win the Calder Trophy his rookie year, he became one of the youngest captains in NHL history before the 2008-09 season began. Toews’ defensive efforts last season earned him the Frank J. Selke Trophy, which is annualy awarded to the best defensive forward in the league. Chicago Blackhawks young stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews take their game to the next level with the assistance of GoPro. Short Shifts Toews, Hasek among well-wishers for Kane's 1,000th game Blackhawks forward reached milestone Tuesday, received several video messages I’m sure you want to stay here, Jonny. He also took home the gold at the 2007 World Championships. Kane rejoins the Blackhawks with four assists in six games to show for. It is no secret that the resurgence of the Chicago Blackhawks took off in the 2007-08 season. Kane In his career, The advantage that Toews/Kane have over Crosby/Malkin from a defensive perspective is larger than the advantage the Penguins duo has offensively. But since his game isn’t predicated on pure scoring, his increased ice time in Canada’s shut out effort against Team USA is witness to his defensive command.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')}; Although it’s abundantly clear that Patrick Kane is the richer of the two when it comes to scoring, other attributes should and do factor in. They hugged one another and Kane grabs Toews and says “I love you, Johnny. We have that chance (Friday); hopefully we can take advantage of it.”. You were a great audience. Not to say that Toews and Kane dont join those debates but it … Other than hockey, I love to write historical fiction and nonfiction. “I think he has an aura about him and a myth about his leadership, but if you’ve played with him it’s definitely no myth,” said Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg. ‘‘You either have it or you don’t. Kane and Toews, or make it Toews and Kane. “I can’t predict what the salary cap will be in the near future, but I can tell you that Jonathan and Patrick will be on this team.”. His 19 points were 10 less than Toews’ 29 points scored throughout the 2010 playoffs, despite scoring two more goals than Toews in the respective years. What's next for Toews is perhaps the most pressing issue for a team that took some small steps forward this year. The contract will come into effect on July 1, 2015, for the 2015–16 season . Lieu de naissance: Winnipeg, MB, CAN. “He’s held in high regard, to say the least, amongst coaches, amongst management, amongst players. I come back now and instead of this little kid standing in the middle of the room pleading for help, you have this confident young man there now.”. With so many achievements under his belt, he is often considered to be the best American-born player in the NHL. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews each scored in the shootout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks over the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday night. Dominik Kubalik LW - CHI. In their last two meetings, both games were determined by one goal. ‘‘Obviously, he’s a talented guy, and there’s lots of talented guys in this league, but the ‘not being denied,’ that will, the desire, whatever you want to call it that he has, you just can’t make it up. That’s because Crosby, who was the captain in the 2010 Vancouver games, actually cleared the issue with Toews before accepting the title. Their playoff plus-minus comparison follows the trend as well. Toews, on the other hand, added a goal and two assists for Canada to go along with yet another gold medal. Team Stats; Stars of the Game. Their brotherly friendship, however, demonstrates just how much they enjoy having fun. He’s won a World Juniors. The two players ahead of him are Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin. Jonathan Toews vs Vladimir Tarasenko. Born Apr 29, 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Current Summary/Standings, Current Schedule/Results, Current Leaders, Current Stats 2020-21 , 2019-20 , 2018-19 , 2017-18 , ... NHL Leaders Kane and Toews both bring separate sets of skills to the table, which is part of the reason it … Jonathan Toews. Updated hourly with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. The 25-year-old assistant captain’s 71 playoff points bests Toews’ 64, despite Kane playing one less playoff game. We just got over the hump of our five-year contract. ... Jonathan Toews vs Patrick Kane. Stats: While Crosby is the more prolific in the points department, Toews is certainly no slouch. If he wanted more points, he could get more points. Kane’s phenomenal ability to score may masquerade his sluggish defensive efforts at times to a certain extent, but as explained, it can leave the Blackhawks vulnerable.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0')}; “There isn’t a lot to be critical about with Kane’s game, but there is one thing that he is going to need to work on for next season, and that is his fluctuating level of effort defensively. Since Toews' announcement, there has been no substantive update from the team on his condition or his plans. On July 9, 2014, the Blackhawks announced that Toews, along with teammate Patrick Kane, had signed an eight-year extension with the Blackhawks at an average annual salary of $10.5 million. The plus-minus stat, although not as sexy or eye catching as goal scoring, is quite useful in determining other aspects of one’s game. Toews and Kane jokingly addressed the issue this past December in an impromptu interview with ESPN: Kane: It’s funny that people even bring it up now. Toews recorded a video congratulating longtime teammate Patrick Kane on his 1,000th game in March, but he hasn't been seen around any of the team's facilities all year. “To me he’s an impressive, impressive man. Jonathan Toews Statistics Jonathan Toews #19 C - Chicago Blackhawks. Jonathan Toews is starting to show the ability to impose his will on a hockey game. The question of which player is stronger perplexes many a Blackhawks fans. Drafted 2006: 1st Rnd, 3rd by CHI. He’s got the offensive skills to create scoring chances, he has the vision to dole out goals from behind the opposing net, and he has the grit to fight for and finish off the greasy goals. Toews’ plus-136 up-to-date regular season rating dwarfs Kane’s … Thank you. Just curious to see some opinions on this topic. But with over $171 million wrapped up in long-term deals with Marian Hossa, Duncan Keith, and Corey Crawford, budgeting for Kane and Toews may not be as easy as advertised. He’s won two Cups. Kane In his career, Patrick Kane’s defense, though, has been the one chink in his armor. Stats: While Crosby is the more prolific in the points department, Toews is certainly no slouch. Not only does Toews stand at plus-7 over 75 postseason appearances, Kane’s minus-four rating is quite unforeseen. Brothers fight and … Toews: 6 power play goals, 10 power play assists, 4 game winning goals, +27 +/- rating, 1:24 of short handed ice time/game (Seguin and Benn each average just two seconds of short handed ice time per night) All stats via NHL.com 2 Goals. 3 Assists. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Marian Hossa RW - CHI. Both Kane and Toews are due to become unrestricted free agents after the 2014-15 season, which buys Bowman some time to figure it all out. This serves as a testament that Kane’s leadership skills are not his strong suit. When Toews secured his Conn Smythe in 2010, however, he became the second youngest to ever win it. It’s clutch performances that that have Kane’s teammates no longer surprised. I don’t know what else he’s won. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. Applause Heres my histogram NHL Draft Patrick Kane was picked first overall in the 2007 NHL draft for the Chicago Blackhawks. Get a summary of the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars hockey game. Toews' … Patrick Kane And Jonathan Toews Go After Sebastian Aho For Hit From Behind At Conclusion Of Game. If it’s leadership, Toews wins…and the Hawks are ultimately successful because of both Kane and Toews. Illinois State University graduate and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. Kane and Toews are both extremely valuable players, and the team views them as such, illustrated by the matching eight-year, $84 million contracts they signed two years ago. Teams. Patrick Kane, 30, has a wild idea: to play another decade — heck, maybe longer than that — in the NHL. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. “The notion that the money we’re spending now will affect our ability to keep Jonathan and Kane…it’s a non-issue. Kane hasn’t slowed down since his rookie season resulted in a Calder Trophy win. Despite being considered the best American-born player in the league, Kane tends to struggle in international play for Team USA. Jonathan Toews was picked 3rd overall in the 2006 draft. I think that shows he has the ability to lead." Both players have their strengths and weaknesses. Kane hasn’t slowed down since his rookie season resulted in a Calder Trophy win. He made history in the 2015-16 season when he became the first American-born player to win the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award. Jonathan Toews. 193. Get a summary of the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers hockey game. The two three-time Stanley Cup champs wrestled to the ice, with Toews pinning Keith down. Despite a rocky start to this season, Toews remains one of the top players on the Hawks. Kane and Toews came together for the first time after the time had run out and the Blackhawks were champions. And I don't think Kane is bad defensively as people claim, certainly not offsetting his offensive contributions. But for Toews, the Olympics have been the stage he’s used to catapult him over Kane. He had 16 goals and 24 assists in those 26 games and shattered (Bobby) Hull’s Blackhawks-record point streak (21 games, set in 1971-72). Chicago Blackhawks young stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews take their game to the next level with the assistance of GoPro. “Everyone respects the players they have and what they’ve done as a country in the past,” said Kane prior to their tilt. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and reading. He made history in the 2015-16 season when he became the first American-born player to win the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award. Kane: 6 power play goals, 16 power play assists, 5 game winning goals, +10 +/- rating. “He earned the right. One name often follows the other. Toews: 6 power play goals, 10 power play assists, 4 game winning goals, +27 +/- rating, 1:24 of short handed ice time/game (Seguin and Benn each average just two seconds of short handed ice time per night) All stats via NHL.com View stats of Tottenham Hotspur Forward Harry Kane, including goals scored, assists and appearances, on the official website of the Premier League. Finding separation between the two in the trophy case may be problematic, especially since they’re teammates. He is married with a daughter. Just thinking back... i think these two duos are fairly similar in how they each impact their teams. Jonathan Toews C - CHI. Toews played one more season at the University of North Dakota before turning pro and joining the Blackhawks in 2007-08. Toews V.S. He currently stands in third place on the team in overall points, with 18 goals and 32 assists. They won three Stanley Cups together in 2010, 2013 and 2015. With a star-studded team like the Hawks, it’s tough to determine who their best player is. One of his most impressive accomplishments is his 26-game point streak duri… Way to step up big.” It was as raw and pure of a moment that we’ve seen captured in sports. Team Stats; Videos; Stars of the Game. Of course, the irony is, that would actually make him less valuable to the Blackhawks. However, one may prove to be more valuable to the franchise than the other, turning the hypothetical question into an observation worth recognizing. Lance de la: Gauche. Each is among the top 20 in the League in points per game since starting his NHL career in 2007-08; Kane has 493 points in 515 career games, and Toews has 440 in 484 games. Thank you. Kane, 26, and Toews, 27, remind some fans of the Blackhawks greats of a previous era. In the end, it all comes down to personal opinion. ‘‘It’s the intangibles that separate him,’’ said former teammate Sean O’Donnell of Toews. “Toews, 25, ranked second on the Blackhawks with 48 points (23G, 25A) and ranked third in the NHL with a career-high plus-28 rating in 47 regular-season games. Toews V.S. He played the same role at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, where they didn’t win a single game. In playoff action, the numbers still favor Kane. To Ken Johnson, 58, of Libertyville, Kane is like Bobby Hull, and Toews is Stan Mikita. And for Jonathan Toews, it’s a tier in which he stands out. What's next for Toews is perhaps the most pressing issue for a team that took some small steps forward this year. Jonathan Toews gave teammate Patrick Kane quite the compliment in comparing him to Michael Jordan in an Instagram video interview Toews did … 1 Assists. Jonathan Toews C - CHI. [Laughs.]. “Sure enough, it’s little Kaner,” said teammate Duncan Keith after Kane’s game-winning goal in 2010. When you also add Toews… Like a law firm. Although Sidney Crosby was chosen to captain Team Canada in Sochi, Toews’ leadership certainly didn’t go unnoticed. Kane: I’m leaving if you make more. Toews’ plus-136 up-to-date regular season rating dwarfs Kane’s plus-41 rating. He also shared the league lead with 56 takeaways and ranked second in the NHL with a Western Conference-best 59.9 faceoff percentage.” — NHL.com. In terms of leadership, Toews is second-to-none, growing from a timid leader, to being the benchmark of what a captain is. Whenever people consider the top 5 players in the game I find Crosby and Malkin enter into that converaavtion more often than Toews and Kane. Like Kane, he has continued to make a name for himself throughout his career and has proven to be one of the strongest leaders in the NHL by leading the Hawks to three Stanley Cups. The Kings … “I never gave it to him,” Babcock said of Toews. This argument is easily refutable. I mean, who knows what’s going to happen in that amount of time? Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and alternate captain Duncan Keith had to be separated during Tuesday's morning skate after the two appeared to get into a confrontation. He’s held in high regard to say the least amongst coaches, amongst management, amongst players and he’s a huge reason they win as much as they do.”. Crosby may have been named the captain, but Toews’ notable leadership wasn’t dismissed. He’s a 200-footer. Kane further builds a case with not only his prolific scoring, but his timely scoring. He’s a guy, when we were talking about it, Sidney Crosby wanted to make sure it was OK with him because of the fact that he’s won a couple Cups. There’s no team in the league that would be worse off for acquiring Patrick Kane. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. Most recently in the NHL with Chicago Blackhawks. Boy, BM seems like he got a super deal compared to what the Hawks paid for their twins, eh? No. “Sidney Crosby wanted to make sure it was OK with him, just for the fact that he had won a couple Cups,” said Canada head coach Mike Babcock. Date de naissance: 29 avril 1988. One of his most impressive accomplishments is his 26-game point streak during the 2015-16 season. 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In most games this season, Kane did a very good job of aggressively pursuing the puck in the neutral zone, both on the forecheck and the backcheck, but there were intervals in which he looked slightly disinterested.” — NBC Chicago, 2013. The most common argument against Toews is that he doesn’t score enough for a player of his caliber. #19 C. 6' 2", 201 lbs. If someone believes that scoring is the most important aspect of the game, Kane wins. Both have been instrumental in Chicago’s pair of Stanley Cup Championships in the past four years, and both have plenty of years left. Toews has defeated Kane three times en route to gold medals in international competition, in the semifinal of the 2007 World Junior Championship and twice in the Olympics (2010, 2014). The league should be scared #Blackhawks, Canada's Mike Babcock: "Jonathan Toews has done a lot of winning with two Cups. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-1-0')}; To counter Kane’s glamorous scoring, Toews does hold the plus-minus advantage in both the regular season and playoffs. In the event they do part, who would you choose – Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane?if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')}; Andy is a contributor for The Hockey Writers, covering the Philadelphia Flyers. I also write for The Odyssey at Illinois State and Fans Talk Sports. He’s got terrific hands. Prior to his NHL career, he won gold in the 2006 and 2007 World Junior Championships. He, along with Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber, were named the assistant captains for Canada. Toews: Are you hinting at who deserves more? 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