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Jonathan Toews Returns to NHL on One-Year Deal With Winnipeg Jets

His return fulfills his goal of playing in front of loved ones in Manitoba

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Apr 13, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) is honored after the game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He played his last game as a Blackhawk, at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Toews has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with performance-based bonuses that becomes official on July 1
  • The 37-year-old center is ending a two-year absence spent treating chronic immune response syndrome and long COVID, including an Ayurvedic Panchakarma detox in India
  • A three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Toews recorded 372 goals and 883 points over 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks
  • The Winnipeg native said the opportunity to play for his hometown team influenced his decision to resume his NHL career
  • The Jets, fresh off a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season, view Toews’s veteran leadership as a boost to their depth down the middle and plan to monitor his health closely