Article updated: 9/18/2012 9:43 PM

Toews keeping his options open to play in Europe

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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews remains hopeful that the players and owners can come to an agreement to get the NHL season started at some point sooner than later.

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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will weigh his options before making a decision whether or not to join the growing number of NHL stars who are heading to Europe to play during the lockout."That's something I've been thinking about that's in the back of my mind right now," Toews said. "It's definitely an option."