Jonathan Toews is ready to return to the NHL. For the first time since officially signing his deal with the Winnipeg Jets, the three-time Stanley Cup champion is set to talk to the media on Friday.
Also joining the call, scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT, will be general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff and coach Scott Arniel.
Toews, a Winnipeg native, last played during the 2022-23 season. In August 2023, he announced he was stepping away from hockey "to give myself the time and space to fully heal and enjoy life to the fullest once again."
He also missed the full 2020-21 bubble season while recovering from COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome.
In 15 NHL seasons and 1,067 regular-season games, all with Chicago, Toews recorded 372 goals and 511 assists for 883 points while earning a reputation as "Captain Serious" for his sound play and clutch moments at centre.
Toews' deal is a $2 million base salary, plus performance bonuses based on games played and team performances.
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