Is the C Putting To Much Pressure on Toews?

It's still early and there's a lot of hockey left to play, but Jonathon Toews is off to a slow start. I don't think there's reason to panic yet, but if the trend continues a lot of fans will start to wonder about the added pressure of being named captain. There's been a lot of pretty dynamic players who have worn the "C" for the Hawks over the years, but most of them were seasoned veterans when they were awarded the honor.

I think back to when I was a kid and Pierre Pilote was the first captain I remember. A three time Norris trophy winner who was small in size but huge in stature. Pat "Whitey" Stapelton was another small guy who was a Blackhawk captain for years. A quiet guy who led by example and a rock solid defenseman. A more recent favorite of mine was Dirk Graham. God old number 33 was always there for his teammates and was just a solid player. A grinder that could deliver the big hit as well as the big goal.

I think Jonathon Toews has a very promising future. He's playing on a team that has so much young talent, it's ridicules. These guys have a chance to develop into something special. A chance to bring hockey back to the forefront of Chicago sports. Back to the days when it was standing room only every night at the "Old Barn" on Madison. I only hope that young Jonathon Toews doesn't let that C distract him. He just needs to go out and play hockey like he knows how and he'll be fine. I'm looking forward to playoff hockey in Chicago again.