June 20, 2025 | 10:34am ET
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TOEWS DECIDES TO SIGN WITH WINNIPEG

Jonathan Toews, centre

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with centre Jonathan Toews on a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season that comes with a base salary of $2 million. He can earn up to an additional $3 million in various bonuses.

As TFP’s David Pagnotta reported on June 11, Toews wanted to make a decision on his future the NHL Draft, which takes place next Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles.

“We are excited to add a proven winner like Jonathan Toews to the Winnipeg Jets,” said Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. “It will be a unique opportunity for Jonathan to play for his hometown team. His talent, drive, and experience will be a great complement to our club. We will withhold further comment until July 1.”

Toews, 37, is a three-time Stanley Cup champion (2010, 2013, and 2015) and two-time Olympic gold medal winner for Canada (2010 and 2014).

The Winnipeg native won the 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward, and the 2015 Mark Messier Leadership Award.

“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. The Jets have been on the rise over the last few seasons and I’m eager to join the group and help however I can.”

Toews, drafted third overall in 2006 by Chicago, played 1,067 NHL games for the Blackhawks from 2007 to 2023 and served as team captain beginning in 2008. Over 16 seasons, he accumulated 372 goals and 511 assists for 883 points and 607 penalty minutes.