Toews is ready for another NHL opportunity, although it will not be with the Blackhawks. He was not satisfied with the ending he had in Chicago and is looking for a chance to add another chapter to his story.

Artyom Levshunov could make his NHL debut at the Colorado Avalanche on Monday (9 p.m. ET; CHSN+, ALT2, TVAS-D). The 19-year-old defenseman, who was the No. 2 pick by the Blackhawks at the 2024 NHL Draft, was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Sunday after he had 22 points (five goals, 17 assists) in 50 games.

DENVER (AP) — The nerves, Chicago defenceman Artyom Levshunov insisted, were nonexistent on the brink of making his NHL debut Monday night against Colorado. Excitement sure, but no pregame jitters hours before the opening faceoff.