In a triumphant return, Jonathan Toews reached a significant milestone in his NHL career, recording his first point in almost two and a half years. After the Winnipeg Jets defeated the New York Islanders with a score of 5-2, Toews expressed his satisfaction with this achievement. Toews’ point came from assisting on Nino Niederreiter’s goal during a Jets game. His last appearance on the scoresheet was April 13, 2023, in his final game with the Chicago Blackhawks, before taking time away from hockey due to health issues.
Toews, 37, chose to play for his hometown team upon his return, after missing the previous two seasons due to the effects of chronic immune response syndrome and long COVID-19 condition. He stated he feels physically well as he gets up to speed.I felt like I had some chances to score as well. I hope to find a way to get that first goal here as well. I think, ultimately, you just have to focus on making plays, moving around the net, being more confident when the puck comes to you in those dangerous areas. It’s a numbers game. You just have to keep creating and finding ways to find the back of the net.
Jonathan Toews
Toews was captain of the Blackhawks, leading them to win the Stanley Cup on three occasions: 2010, 2013, and 2015. He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the playoffs during the franchise’s first championship since 1961 and, in 2016, was selected as one of the 100 best players in league history. Patrick Kane, former teammate of Toews on the Blackhawks and current Detroit Red Wings player, expressed his joy at Toews’ return. Toews also contributed to Canada winning two Olympic gold medals. These tournaments and world championships are the only times that he and Kane have faced each other since they debuted together with the Blackhawks in 2007. It is expected that this will change on December 31st, when Winnipeg visits Detroit. Kane, when asked if Toews, nicknamed “Serious Captain”, had softened over the years, replied that he had not.I’m still finding my way a bit. It takes time for it to become natural. And then you have to find your game. You have to go out and relax a bit. In the first few games I felt like I was getting tired at the end of shifts, because you’re just overskating everything and overworking yourself. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and sometimes less is more.
Jonathan Toews
Toews is showing that he still has what it takes, averaging more than 17 minutes of ice time as the second-line center for the Jets. Coach Scott Arniel used Toews on the penalty kill against the Islanders after Cole Koepke was injured blocking a shot, but the staff is trying not to overload him.I don’t think so. I’m sure he’s mad about something. Someone said something about him, or he always has to prove someone wrong. That’s the good thing about Johnny. He’s always willing to prove something.
Patrick Kane
Toews’ next goal is to be considered for the Canadian Olympic team when NHL players return to the Milan Games in February. He also hopes to help the Jets win the Cup for the first time, and his teammates are happy to have Toews.He’s getting better every day. That’s what we talked about, he and I, that it wasn’t going to come all at once. Every day, he’s been improving and I think he’s recognizing how to play the game with his hockey intelligence.
Scott Arniel
It’s the leadership he has, the things he’s done in this league, and there’s nothing he hasn’t done. It helps a lot. It helps us. He’s very vocal in the locker room, he says the right things.
Tanner Pearson
