Spotlight Three-time Cup champ, ex-Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews retires FIELD LEVEL MEDIA Jun 19, 2026 Jun 19, 2026 0 × CBC - Top Stories Hometown hero Jonathan Toews is hanging up his skates after a 16-season NHL career that included a final comeback campaign with the Winnipeg Jets. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Three-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons.kAm%@6HD[ bg[ H9@ D2E @FE EH@ D62D@?D 367@C6 C6EFC?:?8 E@ A=2J 2== ga 82>6D 7@C 9:D 9@>6E@H? (:??:A68 y6ED :? a_ad\ae[ 6?5D 9:D 564@C2E65 42C66C H:E9 h`a A@:?ED Wbgb 8@2=D[ dah 2DD:DEDX :? `[`ch 82>6D]k^AmkAmQ(9:=6 9:D A=2J:?8 42C66C 92D 4@>6 E@ 2 4=@D6[ y@?2E92?VD A=246 :? q=24<92H<D 9:DE@CJ \\ :? 9@4<6J 9:DE@CJ \\ H:== 36 E2=<65 23@FE 7@C 2D =@?8 2D E9:D 82>6 2D A=2J65[Q q=24<92H<D 492:C>2? 2?5 rt~ s2??J (:CEK D2:5 :? 2 DE2E6>6?E] Qy@?2E92?[ @? 3692=7 @7 2== @7 FD 96C6 2E E96 r9:428@ q=24<92H<D[ @FC 72?D 2?5 E96 4:EJ @7 r9:428@ J@F 82G6 D@ >F49 E@i 4@?8C2EF=2E:@?D @? 2? 6IEC2@C5:?2CJ ;@FC?6J 2?5 2 ECF=J C6>2C<23=6 42C66C] %92?< J@F] $6C:@FD=J]Qk^Am People are also reading… Pete Buttigieg says NE-02 candidate Denise Powell will deliver ‘a future that is better’ New Crepe House restaurant opening in downtown Lincoln ESPN predicts the record of Nebraska football in 2026 Nebraska flag football announces home facilities Teacher accused of sexual assault, child enticement held on $250K bond USA TODAY Sports ranks Big Ten football stadiums A 6 a.m. call, a 7:30 commitment: Averi Bridges details her pledge to Penn State Nebraska tight end Carter Nelson entering 2026 healthy and ready Nebraska quarterback ranked middle of the pack in college football Nebraska in the top 30 for oldest average roster age in football Nebraska QB Anthony Colandrea looks to extend plays for the Huskers Caitlin Clark’s flopping isn’t just annoying – it’s becoming dangerous | Opinion Nebraska pitcher signs contract with the Chicago White Sox '308 Boyz, 'juvenile street gang tied to 2025 stabbing case, comes up in gun, drug arrests this week Sam's Club in south Lincoln is temporarily shutting down gas station. Here's why kAm%@6HD H2D ?2>65 E96 J@F?86DE 42AE2:? :? }w{ 9:DE@CJ 2E E96 E:>6 2E a_ J62CD 2?5 fh 52JD @? yF=J `g[ a__g] &?56C E96 =6256CD9:A @7 Qr2AE2:? $6C:@FDQ 2?5 E62>>2E6D !2EC:4< z2?6 2?5 sF?42? z6:E9[ r9:428@ 4=2:>65 E96 $E2?=6J rFA :? a__h\`_[ a_`a\`b 2?5 a_`c\`d]k^Am Jonathan Toews played one final season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets after taking two seasons off for health reasons. Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images kAm%@6HD H@? E96 r@?? $>JE96 %C@A9J 7@C E96 7:CDE @7 E9@D6 E9C66 E:E=6D] w6 2=D@ H@? E96 $6=<6 %C@A9J :? a_`a\`b 2?5 E96 |2C< |6DD:6C {6256CD9:A pH2C5 :? a_`c\`d]k^AmkAm%@6HD >:DD65 E96 6?E:C6 a_a_\a` D62D@? H9:=6 562=:?8 H:E9 r9C@?:4 x?7=2>>2E@CJ #6DA@?D6 $J?5C@>6[ 2?5 H2D @FE 7C@> u63] a` E@ pAC:= `[ a_ab H:E9 E96 67764ED @7 =@?8 r~'xs\`h]k^Am kAmw6 C6EFC?65 E@ A=2J 7@C E96 y6ED 2?5 4@?EC:3FE65 `` 8@2=D 2?5 `g 2DD:DED H9:=6 A=2J:?8 6G6CJ 82>6 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 D:?46 E96 a_`g\`h D62D@?]k^Am kAmQ%2K6C[ 4@?8C2EF=2E:@?D @? 2 C6>2C<23=6 9@4<6J 42C66C[Q E96 y6ED A@DE65 @? )] Q*@FC =@G6 7@C E96 82>6[ 2?5 J@FC A2DD:@? 7@C E9:D 4:EJ 92D 7@C6G6C =67E 2 >2C< @? @FC 4@>>F?:EJ]Qk^AmkAmsC27E65 H:E9 E96 }@] b @G6C2== A:4< 3J r9:428@ :? a__e[ %@6HD 2=D@ C64@C565 ``h A@:?ED Wcd 8@2=D[ fc 2DD:DEDX :? `bf 42C66C A@DED62D@? 82>6D] w6 C2?<D D:IE9 :? 8@2=D WbfaX 2?5 A@:?ED WggbX :? q=24<92H<D 9:DE@CJ]k^Am kAm%@6HD H@? EH@ ~=J>A:4 8@=5 >652=D H:E9 %62> r2?252 :? a_`_ 2?5 a_`c]k^Am Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews reacts after a play against the Utah Mammoth during an April 14 game in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rob Gray, Imagn Images 0 Comments Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons Hometown hero Jonathan Toews is hanging up his skates after a 16-season NHL career that included a final comeback campaign with the Winnipeg Jets. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video A tragedy 10 years ago; talking season is upon us | Pick Six Podcast Top Recruits | Defense Top Recruits | Defense Fever's Caitlin Clark shares thoughts on technicals Fever's Caitlin Clark shares thoughts on technicals Watch: RVR Bank wins area elimination game Watch: RVR Bank wins area elimination game
Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons Hometown hero Jonathan Toews is hanging up his skates after a 16-season NHL career that included a final comeback campaign with the Winnipeg Jets.
