Spotlight Three-time Cup champ, ex-Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews retires FIELD LEVEL MEDIA Jun 19, 2026 4 hrs ago 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… Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Broady to present program to help instill Martin Luther King's clarity, courage Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why Smyth County School Board honors Chilhowie businessman 'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion 36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal Mount Rogers Community Services makes case for its funding requests Town of Abingdon announces winners of the 2026 Best of Abingdon Awards 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 Fans react to US beating Australia, advancing in World Cup to knockout stage World Cup watch parties, US Open & Father’s Day make for hectic weekend on LI roads World Cup watch parties, US Open & Father’s Day make for hectic weekend on LI roads Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons Jesse Marsch speaks out after Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury Jesse Marsch speaks out after Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury
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.
