Jonathan Toews is going home to sign with the Winnipeg Jets as he attempts to make an NHL comeback after a two-year absence.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Jonathan Toews is going home to sign with the Winnipeg Jets as he attempts to make an NHL comeback after a two-year absence. The team announced the news on social media Friday. Toews most recently played a game in the league on April 13, 2023.

Jonathan Toews is returning to the NHL next season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. The team announced on its social media account that Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks who was born in Winnipeg, is “COMING HOME.” He is not eligible to sign a contract with the Jets until July 1, when free agency begins.