Jonathan Toews set to attempt NHL comeback – NBC Chicago

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews hasn’t suited up for an NHL recreation in two years, however he’s aiming to make a comeback to the league.

His agent Pat Brisson informed a number of media retailers, including the Associated Press and ESPN, that Toews is aiming to return again to the NHL on the age of 37.

Toews has not performed for an NHL workforce since his run with the Blackhawks ended on the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. In recent times, he has been recognized with Continual Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). He has tried quite a few therapies to assist fight the ailment, together with an “Ayurvedic Detox” that he acquired in India final 12 months, a course of he documented on his Instagram web page.

“It’s too long a story to share all of the details here, but it’s been almost five years of searching for a way to heal the inflammatory and immune system issues that took me out of hockey,” he stated within the submit. “The wisdom of Ayurveda has taught me that everything I experience, I’m responsible for.”

Along with CIRS, Toews additionally revealed that he had been coping with the results of long-COVID, having missed two full NHL seasons as a result of illnesses.  

Toews has not performed within the NHL because the 2022-23 season, spending all 15 seasons of his profession with the Blackhawks. In 1,067 profession common season video games, Toews racked up 372 targets and 511 assists, and captained the Blackhawks to a few Stanley Cup championships in six seasons.

He gained the Selke Trophy because the league’s finest defensive ahead within the 2012-13 season, and was a finalist for the award on two different events.

Toews is considered one of eight gamers to have appeared in 1,000 video games for the Blackhawks, rating fifth all-time. He ranks sixth on the workforce’s all-time aim scoring checklist, and eighth in assists.

Along with his play with the Blackhawks, Toews additionally helped Canada win back-to-back gold medals within the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.

Since Toews just isn’t below contract, he can communicate to any of the 32 NHL groups instantly, with free company set to open on July 1.