times they were on the ice together.He claims he got a stick on me when I got a really good chance, David said. I just bobbled the puck. I dont want to give him credit. Well discuss that later when we get home.Jonathan saw it another way.I think he had a good chance in the slot there and Im like, ‘I cant let him have this one, the captain said. He hung onto it too long. You have to get rid of it. I had the time to go down there and kind of lift his stick before he got the shot off.While the Toews brothers are serious about training camp, that wont stop them from giving each other some playful ribbing, especially when it includes their other brother, Patrick Kane.I thought one was enough,Tony Esposito White Jersey, now you got two, Kane joked. Its going to be a rough ride for me. Hopefully Im not on a line with both of them. That would be even worse. Theyre actually very similar.David respects his brother, but will take Kanes side at times.Jonathan thinks he takes cares of both of us, David quipped. But Im around the house quite a bit. I see the messes he makes and having to clean up after him. Theres two sides to every story.This back-and-forth is bound to continue throughout camp, but David knows he can catch more flies with honey than vinegar, so when it comes to learning from his all-world class brother, hes going to do it.Sometimes I have a stubborn nature, but I have to take a step back and realize all the accomplishments hes had. And not only is he my brother, but hes a great tool to see what it takes to have that success, David said.But one thing the younger Toews wants to dispel is the Captain Serious label. Its not who Jonathan is all the time.There are two sides to him, David said. He knows there is a time and place for everything. There is a time and place to have fun and let the lighter side come out.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan -- Here is a quick look at the Hawks' 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday:How it happened: Jordan Eberle beat Steve Montador and then Alexander Salak late in the third period for the winning goal after the Hawks' power play failed to score at the other end moments earlier. The Hawks got down 2-0 in the second period after playing a solid opening 20 minutes but they stormed back with two goals,Andrew Ladd Jersey, one by Rostislav Olesz and the other by Jamal Mayers, to tie the game after two periods. But despite an edge in play in the first and third periods the Hawks were unable to score more than those two goals.What it means: This game wasnt about results but evaluations. Mark McNeil, the Hawks' 2011 first-round pick, continues to show promise while making the play of the night for the Hawks. He kicked the puck to his stick and then found a streaking Mayers for the tying goal in the second. Olesz also impressed playing mostly with Jonathan Toews and Viktor Stalberg. Stalberg, trying to solidify his roster spot, had several good chances and was around the puck most of the night but couldnt finish some good looks. That line was easily the best for the Hawks on the night, dominating in a third-period shift for over a minute in the offensive zone. On defense, Nick Leddy fought the puck some but no one stood out or embarrassed themselves other than a moment or two when he and John Scott had troubles clearing the zone.Goalie battle: Ray Emery looked sharp in the opening period, especially late when the Oilers were on a power play. But he gave up two goals in the second as the Hawks were on their heels. At least one was saveable. Alexander Salak didnt face as much pressure in his half of the game but looked calm and made the stops he had to until Eberles winner.Whats next: The Hawks return to Chicago immediately for two practice sessions on Wednesday before heading back on the road Thursday to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
You cant call Joel Quenneville un-sentimental. Not when the Chicago Blackhawks coach puts two brothers on the same roster for the preseason opener against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Itll be the first time since they were 6 and 4, respectively, that Jonathan Toews and David Toews will play on the same team.If Quenneville really wants to pull some heart strings in the Toews family, hell play them on the same line. In fact, bet on it happening, especially considering the game is only 514 miles northwest of Winnipeg where the brothers grew up.Playing in Saskatoon was the brainchild of Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, who used to be the assistant GM for the Hawks. Considering that fact, and the Toews angle, the whole experience would make perfect sense if the Hawks were playing the Jets, but instead its the Oilers who will be the first test for the Hawks. Despite his last name, David is not the No. 1 prospect to keep an eye on in the game. Kyle Beach,Denis Savard Jersey, Jimmy Hayes, Mark McNeill and Brandon Saad are all players to watch. Its a first go-around for the latter three, who have all shown promise. And there is a feeling its now or never -- in terms of this season in the minors -- to see if the light goes on for Beach. Blackhawks nation, as well as the front office brass, will also finally