Jonathan Toews Retires After 2025-26 Season With Winnipeg Jets

Jonathan Toews announced his retirement from the NHL on June 19 after recording 11 goals and 18 assists in 82 games with the Winnipeg Jets. The 38-year-old center played the 2025-26 season with the Winnipeg Jets, his hometown team, after a two-year absence. He recorded 11 goals and 18 assists while appearing in all 82 games.

Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, serving as captain during Stanley Cup wins in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He also received the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2010. He finished his NHL career with 383 goals and 529 assists in 1,149 regular-season games.

ESPN reported that the Blackhawks posted a statement on X congratulating Toews and calling him the "heartbeat" of the team. "I have to say I'm satisfied; I'm fulfilled. I'm so thankful and grateful for the career I had," Toews said at the announcement in Winnipeg.

Toews also won Olympic gold medals with Canada in 2010 and 2014, the World Cup in 2016, a world championship in 2007, and consecutive world junior titles in 2006 and 2007. "It's just a kind of intuitive feel that it's the right time, and like I said, I'm happy I gave it another shot, regardless of how things went this year," Toews added.