Jonathan Toews, a 37-year-old veteran center for the Winnipeg Jets, provided an update on his future following a comeback season in the NHL. After a two-year hiatus due to health issues, including Chronic Immune Response Syndrome and long COVID, Toews signed a one-year deal with his hometown team. He played all 82 games, scoring 11 goals and accumulating 29 points. Despite the Jets finishing the season with a record of 35–35–12 and missing the playoffs, Toews' experience and leadership were crucial for the team's younger players. At the end-of-season press conference, Toews expressed uncertainty about his playing future but affirmed, “A hundred percent, if they’ll have me,” indicating his desire to stay with the Jets if he decides to continue playing. He acknowledged that he has yet to determine the factors that will guide his decision, leaving fans and the organization in anticipation of his next move.