Jonathan Toews Shocks NHL by Returning After Two Years—Why the Winnipeg Jets Are Betting Big on Their Hometown Hero
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That August, Toews said he intended to sit out the 2023-24 season to focus on recovery. In March of 2025, Toews said he was ready to return to the NHL, telling The Athletic, “I still think there’s something left to give.” Toews added that he wanted a fresh start, and wanted to play for a team other than the Blackhawks.
It’s impossible to overstate the impact Toews had on Chicago after he was selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft. He exceeded lofty expectations, leading the team to three Stanley Cup championships. Toews also won the 2009-10 Conn Smythe award and the Selke Trophy during the 2012-13 season for his defensive excellence. Two seasons later, he was awarded the Mark Messier leadership award.
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