Three-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons.
Toews, 38, who sat out two seasons before returning to play all 82 games for his hometown Winnipeg Jets in 2025-26, ends his decorated career with 912 points (383 goals, 529 assists) in 1,149 games.
“While his playing career has come to a close, Jonathan’s place in Blackhawks history — in hockey history — will be talked about for as long as this game as played,” Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement. “Jonathan, on behalf of all of us here at the Chicago Blackhawks, our fans and the city of Chicago you gave so much to: congratulations on an extraordinary journey and a truly remarkable career. Thank you. Seriously.”
Toews was named the youngest captain in NHL history at the time at 20 years and 79 days on July 18, 2008. Under the leadership of “Captain Serious” and teammates Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith, Chicago claimed the Stanley Cup in 2009-10, 2012-13 and 2014-15.
Toews won the Conn Smythe Trophy for the first of those three titles. He also won the Selke Trophy in 2012-13 and the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2014-15.
Toews missed the entire 2020-21 season while dealing with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and was out from Feb. 21 to April 1, 2023 with the effects of long COVID-19.
He returned to play for the Jets and contributed 11 goals and 18 assists while playing every game for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
“Tazer, congratulations on a remarkable hockey career,” the Jets posted on X. “Your love for the game, and your passion for this city has forever left a mark on our community.”
Drafted with the No. 3 overall pick by Chicago in 2006, Toews also recorded 119 points (45 goals, 74 assists) in 137 career postseason games. He ranks sixth in goals (372) and points (883) in Blackhawks history.
Toews won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in 2010 and 2014.
–Field Level Media
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