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Toews calls time on a 16-season NHL run after three Cups with Chicago
sports2 months ago

Toews calls time on a 16-season NHL run after three Cups with Chicago

Jonathan Toews announced his retirement after 16 NHL seasons, ending a standout run that included three Stanley Cup championships with the Chicago Blackhawks and a Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010. He finished his career with the Winnipeg Jets in 2025-26 after two illness-related absences, posting 912 points in 1,149 games between Chicago and Winnipeg. As Blackhawks captain from 2008 and part of a famed core with Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith, Toews also earned Olympic gold (2010, 2014) and the Selke Trophy (2012-13). His final years were affected by Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and long COVID, but Jets captain Adam Lowry lauded him as a winner and a great leader.

Toews retires after comeback season with Winnipeg Jets
sports2 months ago

Toews retires after comeback season with Winnipeg Jets

Jonathan Toews announced his retirement after the 2025-26 season with the Winnipeg Jets, ending a 1,149-game NHL career (including 139 playoff games and three Stanley Cups). After returning from health issues that kept him out for two years, the 38-year-old played all 82 games, scoring 11 goals and 29 points. He says he's satisfied and grateful, but the toll on his body and the stress of the game have led him to step away, even though he believes he could still play. He credited his Jets teammates and leadership and reflected on the dream of winning a Stanley Cup for Winnipeg, noting conversations with former Blackhawks before deciding it's time to retire.

From league-leading to playoff-free: Winnipeg Jets' costly missteps
sports4 months ago

From league-leading to playoff-free: Winnipeg Jets' costly missteps

After finishing first last season, the Winnipeg Jets missed the playoffs due to an aging, slower roster, failed attempts to add a second-line center, costly veteran signings that hindered breakout passes and transition, a power play plummeting from No. 1 to the 20s, and goaltending struggles tied to Connor Hellebuyck’s knee surgery, with limited secondary scoring and coaching decisions that didn’t adequately fix top-line overreliance.

Blues Bring Back Stenberg, Walker in Key Lineup Shuffle vs Jets
sports4 months ago

Blues Bring Back Stenberg, Walker in Key Lineup Shuffle vs Jets

The St. Louis Blues will shuffle three lineup slots for their home game against the Winnipeg Jets, with Otto Stenberg and Nathan Walker returning to replace Jonathan Drouin and Pius Suter (rest). Stenberg moves to the second line and Walker to the fourth, while Pavel Buchnevich centers the third line with Jake Neighbours and Jonatan Berggren. Jordan Binnington is slated to start in goal behind a forward group of Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud, Stenberg-Dvorsky-Kyrou, Neighbours-Buchnevich-Berggren, and Toropchenko-Finley-Walker, with defense pairs Broberg-Mailloux, Lindstein-Parayko, and Fowler-Tucker.

Sabres land Stanley and Schenn in Jets trade
sports5 months ago

Sabres land Stanley and Schenn in Jets trade

The Buffalo Sabres acquired defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets for forward Isak Rosen, defenseman Jacob Bryson, a 2027 second-round pick and a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick. Stanley, in the final season of a two-year contract, has 21 points (9 goals) in 59 games; Schenn, also in the final year of his deal, has seven points in 46 games and led Winnipeg with 139 hits. The Sabres sit atop the Atlantic Division and are pushing for a playoff berth, while the Jets linger in the Central standings with hopes of a wild-card spot.

Rantanen Out After Olympic Injury as Stars Brace for Absence
sports-hockey6 months ago

Rantanen Out After Olympic Injury as Stars Brace for Absence

The NHL Status Report highlights post-Olympics injury updates across several teams, led by Mikko Rantanen's likely absence for the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury, with coach Glen Gulutzan noting the unknown extent; other notes include Morrissey missing the start of Winnipeg's road trip, Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson returning to Ottawa, and several other roster updates across Capitals, Blues, Canucks, and more (Lindgren activation, Holloway return, Chytil season status, Lankinen delay, Boeser practice return).

Blues Defeat Jets with Kyrou's Double, Extending Winnipeg's Losing Streak
sports1 year ago

Blues Defeat Jets with Kyrou's Double, Extending Winnipeg's Losing Streak

The St. Louis Blues are adjusting their lineup for their game against the Winnipeg Jets, with changes to all forward lines and most defense pairings. Pavel Buchnevich, recovering from a lower-body injury, will not play, but may return for Thursday's game in Calgary. Brandon Saad is moving to the first line, replacing Alexandre Texier, while Dylan Holloway joins the second line. Nathan Walker is expected to play on the fourth line, and Joel Hofer will start as goalie.