Cheveldayoff, an assistant GM in Chicago when Toews and the Blackhawks won the 2010 Stanley Cup, said that when he joined the Jets the following year, he and team co-owner Mark Chipman mused about the possibility of seeing Toews in a Winnipeg jersey one day.

Jonathan Toews attended his first press conference as a Winnipeg Jet, sharing his gratitude and excitement to join the Jets organization.

Jonathan Toews has made it clear where he wants to make his NHL comeback after missing the last two seasons. Despite interest from the Toronto Maple Leafs and other teams, Toews decided to sign a one-year deal with his hometown Winnipeg Jets on June 20.