CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews and defenseman Steve Montador say they are fully recovered from concussions which sidelined them near the end of last season.

The two were attending the NHL players meetings in Chicago in advance of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. Toews missed the last quarter of the regular season but participated in the playoffs before taking off extra time in the offseason to avoid any setbacks.

“Taking the time off and not going to the world championship was really big because I didn’t want to risk it any further,” Toews said. “I haven’t felt or seen anything since so it’s really good news.”

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