Jonathan Toews Could Land Major Return with Billion-Dollar Canadian Franchise
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Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has expressed his desire to return to the NHL, and he could land with a billion-dollar Canadian franchise - and it's not the Maple Leafs.
Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially indicated late last month through his agent Pat Brisson that he fully intends on returning to the NHL.
He hasn't played since April 2023 and has been a free agent; he's also suffered from symptoms of Long COVID as well as a 2021 diagnosis of chronic immune response syndrome (CIRS) that caused him to miss the whole 2020-21 season.
Where will Toews play if he can sign an NHL contract? Right now, it looks more and more like he could land with his hometown Winnipeg Jets, who could use his championship experience and utilize him in the bottom-6, try and build off their 1st President's Trophy-winning season.
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News recently wrote that playing for his hometown team, combined with their top-end talent,could give Toews the best chance to win 1 more Stanley Cup before he officially retires.
Winnipeg's excellent depth also means Toews could come in and serve as the Jets' third-or-fourth-line center, and the ensuing lack of pressure to play big minutes right away and start putting up major points may also be a determinant in his decision on where to resume playing. And the chance to play perhaps one final season with a team that has a solid shot at winning a Stanley Cup for the three-time Cup-winner might be its best selling point for him.
Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jets lead the odds to land Toews at +210, followed by the Maple Leafs and the Colorado Avalanche.
Winnipeg Jets +210
Toronto Maple Leafs +300
Colorado Avalanche +470
Vegas Golden Knights +650
Edmonton Oilers +1100
Tampa Bay Lightning +1500
Detroit Red Wings +1900
Anaheim Ducks +2200
New York Rangers +3400
Dallas Stars +4500
Los Angeles Kings +4500
Washington Capitals +4500
Minnesota Wild +4500
Florida Panthers +4500
New York Islanders +5000
Calgary Flames +5000
New Jersey Devils +5000
Chicago Blackhawks +5500
Carolina Hurricanes +5500
Boston Bruins +6000
Toronto Maple Leafs +300
Colorado Avalanche +470
Vegas Golden Knights +650
Edmonton Oilers +1100
Tampa Bay Lightning +1500
Detroit Red Wings +1900
Anaheim Ducks +2200
New York Rangers +3400
Dallas Stars +4500
Los Angeles Kings +4500
Washington Capitals +4500
Minnesota Wild +4500
Florida Panthers +4500
New York Islanders +5000
Calgary Flames +5000
New Jersey Devils +5000
Chicago Blackhawks +5500
Carolina Hurricanes +5500
Boston Bruins +6000
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| Yes | 176 | 61.1 % |
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