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Jonathan Toews Skates With Jets Ahead of Training Camp After Two-Year Layoff

The three-time Stanley Cup winner is pacing his return following long COVID treatment that he says restored his playing shape.

Overview

  • The 37-year-old took part in informal on-ice sessions in Winnipeg this week as he ramps up for camp opening Sept. 17.
  • He signed a one-year, $2 million contract with his hometown Jets on July 1 after sitting out two seasons for health reasons.
  • Toews last played an NHL game on April 13, 2023 with the Chicago Blackhawks.
  • He called the routine of camp "muscle memory" and said he intends to earn his place and respect in the locker room.
  • Media projections have him penciled in as Winnipeg’s second-line center to start the season with likely PP2 duty.