Jonathan Toews is officially making his NHL return, and he's coming home to do it. 🏒✨
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The 37-year-old, three-time Stanley Cup champion has signed a bonus-heavy deal with the Winnipeg Jets worth up to $7 million, marking his highly anticipated return to the league after stepping away two years ago due to long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome. 🙌
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“I’m grateful to be making my return to the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets,” said Toews. “It’s very special to come home and play in front of my family and friends in Manitoba.” 🥹
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Drafted 3rd overall in 2006, Toews has played 1,067 NHL games, racking up 372 goals and 883 points. 💪
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He captained the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, 2015), won Olympic gold with Team Canada (2010, 2014), earned the Selke Trophy in 2013, and was named one of the NHL’s Top 100 players of all time. 🔥
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His return adds a major veteran presence to a Jets squad with cap space and big playoff ambitions. 👏
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