While an official announcement has not yet been finalized, it appears that Jonathan Toews is likely skating into retirement. According to a report from TSN’s Darren Dreger, the veteran center is expected to officially call an end to his illustrious professional hockey career.
The news comes on the heels of the 2025-26 season, which saw the 38-year-old forward make a highly anticipated return to the ice with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. After stepping away from the game for two full seasons to focus on his health and manage chronic immune response syndrome, Toews shocked many by serving as a durable, veteran presence in Winnipeg.
Defying expectations regarding his physical stamina after the lengthy layoff, Toews suited up for all 82 games for the Jets, grabbing 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points while logging a minus-20 rating. It was a tough season overall for the club, as Winnipeg finishing with a 35-35-12 record for 82 points, good for 7th in the highly competitive Central Division.
If this report becomes official, Toews will retire as one of the most respected, defensive-minded leaders of his generation. The bulk of his legendary resume was built during his 15 seasons as the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, where he anchored a modern dynasty, winning three Stanley Cup championships.
Should he choose to hang up his skates, Toews closes his career with 383 goals, 529 assists, and 912 total points across 1,149 regular-season games, while maintaining a stellar plus-128 rating over his 16 active NHL seasons.
As a Kings fan I hated him and liked him at the same time. Congrats on a stellar career!
Get him to Chicago as a Coach and have him teach guys how to win Face offs. They really need somebody that can do that. They got better as the year went on but there’s always room for improvement.