The photos on Jonathan Toews' Instagram account have provided a candid glimpse into the Blackhawks captain's life this summer. Toews is pictured relaxing on a beach, fishing, golfing, traveling abroad, kayaking, attending a concert, wakeboarding and hiking, among other activities. A few of the more recent posts are of Toews working out as he prepares for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey and then the NHL season. So how's the offseason going for him? "It couldn't be any better," Toews said. "The physical part of it is huge, but I think also mentally it's nice the first month or two to get away from the game and do something else. And when you come back to the rink and get back in the gym, (you can) just be excited about it and really have that mental energy, that motivation that just comes naturally." Here's why it was so important for Toews to take advantage of the Hawks' longer-than-usual summer: He was tired at times last season. Almost as shocking as Toews' decline in offensive production — he had 28 goals and 30 assists for his lowest point total in three seasons — was him admitting that fatigue from playing so much hockey over the previous three campaigns was a factor. "The amount of hockey did add up," said Toews, who looked strong during Team Canada's two exhibitions over the weekend in advance of the World Cup. "When you get an offseason like (we) just did, you kind of understand what most teams that are either not making the playoffs or are out in the first two rounds are dealing with. All those guys are coming into the season ready to go. - See more at:http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...toews-blackhawks-spt-0914-20160913-story.html
