Jonathan Toews Comes Home: NHL Return with the Winnipeg Jets
Alright, hockey fans — this is big. Jonathan Toews, yes, Captain Serious himself, is officially coming back to the NHL, and not just anywhere — he's coming home to the Winnipeg Jets. For the first time since 2023, Toews will hit the ice again, and it feels like a full-circle moment for one of the most respected names in modern hockey.
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Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks and a Winnipeg native, hasn't played since April 2023. After battling long COVID and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, he took time off — not to retire, but to reset. He traveled, he healed — literally, with a five-week Ayurvedic retreat in India and some soul-searching sessions in Bali. Now, at 37, he's not done. In his own words: he just wasn't satisfied with how things ended in Chicago.
And here's where the story gets even better. Starting July 1, when NHL free agency opens, Toews will sign a bonus-heavy deal with the Jets. The base salary is $2 million, with up to $5 million in bonuses based on games played, team playoff performance, and — get this — a potential $1 million bonus if the Jets win the Cup. That kind of contract structure shows both sides are serious but realistic. It's not just about money — it’s about purpose.
For Jets fans, this is a dream scenario. The kid from St. Vital is coming back to play in front of his hometown crowd. After a legacy in Chicago that includes 372 goals and 883 points in 1,067 games — not to mention the Conn Smythe, the Selke Trophy, Olympic golds, and being named one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players — Toews is looking to write one final chapter. And he wants to write it at home .
He said it best himself: it's not about proving anything. It's about playing with passion, having fun, and knowing he gave everything before stepping away.
So whether you’re a die-hard Jets fan or just someone who respects greatness, get ready. Jonathan Toews is back. And he’s coming home.
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