Toews played all 15 of his NHL seasons with Chicago after the Blackhawks selected him in the first round (No. 3) of the 2006 NHL Draft. The forward was named team captain in 2008, and led the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, and 2015).

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

Toews told the sizable audience that, despite interest from multiple teams, Winnipeg felt like the only choice.