Jonathan Toews Set to Join Winnipeg Jets for NHL Comeback

Jonathan Toews is ready to make a sensational return to the NHL by signing with his hometown team, the Winnipeg Jets, as free agency kicks off on July 1. The contract, lasting one year, offers a base salary of $2 million, with additional performance incentives included. As the former captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, Toews has an impressive legacy, having led the team to three Stanley Cup victories. Following a two-season hiatus due to dealing with inflammatory and immune system challenges, Toews, now 37, is eager to reclaim his spot on the ice. Winnipeg emerged as his team of choice from several suitors, largely because Toews is driven by a strong desire to clinch another victory. With the Jets crowned as the reigning Presidents’ Trophy holders, they aim to bounce back after being eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Dallas Stars.

In November 2024, Toews shared on social media about a transformative five-week journey in India, which he described as a “healing journey” and expressed optimism with his condition. Over the past few months, Toews has intensified his training regimen, gearing up for an exhilarating return to the NHL. Originally selected as the No. 3 pick in the 2006 NHL draft, Toews also boasts a sterling international career, having been a key player on Canada’s Olympic gold-winning teams in 2010 and 2014.