Would another year on Blackhawks even be healthy for Jonathan Toews Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews opens up about the longest year of his life A lot of it was trying to figure out, OK, how can I help him out and get to the net, create space, because I knew with time and space, or even without time and space, they would be able to beat someone and find a lane. Toews' linemate for 3,618 minutes of five-on-five regular-season ice time Obviously, Jonny and Kaner were these two young up-and-coming stars. Jonathan Toews, Auston Matthews engage in 'call your shot' battle (Video) As you can see in the highlight above, there have been a few moments of frustration from Kane. But as a young guy coming in, its something where I remember early on, youre almost like nervous at the time because just the way hes passionate about the game and he wants things to go well and things like that. He recorded 18 goals and 42 assists during the campaign while eclipsing the 800-career point milestone. He barked out directions to his linemates before every faceoff. Theres always that extra energy that you get when you play with a really good player and you know you guys arent on the same line or whatever. [65] The same day, the Dakota Community Centre in St. Vital where Toews first played organized hockey was renamed the Jonathan Toews Community Centre. I think thats the best way to put it. Hes a winner. He understood my game and I understood his game. [43], In 2005, Toews captained Canada West at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge to a gold medal. Lets get started with the quick facts. I think more early on in his career.