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Jonathan Toews pens goodbye letter to Blackhawks fans

If knee injuries hadn't forced Bobby Orr to retire early, he would have added two more Stanley Cups and have finished his career as the greatest NHL player of all-time.

Jonathan Toews is saying goodbye to Blackhawks fans and the city of Chicago, after the longtime franchise icon penned a heartfelt Instagram post on Thursday.

Toews began his lengthy tribute by thanking Blackhawks fans and describing “feeling a true connection to the people of this city” of Chicago.

“It’s hard to find words to describe the 16-year journey that has made this city my home.