It will be strange seeing the Blackhawks' best captain ever wear another team's sweater next season.
It will be awkward to see Jonathan Toews go into the Hall of Fame someday as a Blackhawk and a Winnipeg Jet. His career narrative should have included only playing with the Blackhawks. Instead, it will have this Winnipeg footnote.
Toews has earned the right to continue his legendary career elsewhere. The Blackhawks did not want him anymore after the 2022-23 season concluded. Toews has worked hard to get back into game shape after taking a hiatus to address health issues.