After 1,149 regular season games, 139 postseason contests and three Stanley Cups, Winnipeg’s Jonathan Toews is officially retiring.
Toews played his final season with his hometown Jets after working his way back from health complications that forced him to be away from the game for two seasons. The 38-year-old finished with 11 goals and 29 points and played all 82 games in the 2025-26 season.
“I have to say I’m satisfied; I’m fulfilled. I’m so thankful and grateful for the career I had,” said Toews.
“But at this point it’s one thing to be healthy and to have the hunger. There’s no doubt in my mind that I have the skillset to continue to play at this level and be an offensive player the way I know I can. But it’s just come to the point where it’s taken such a toll, I’m just kind of ready to let the stress level go down.”
For all the challenges he endured, there was one victory that meant more than any statistic or milestone. Toews got to decide when it was time to retire. A year ear...