Jonathan Toews likely to join Dallas Stars for playoff leadership: Report (Image Source: Getty Images) Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks are officially done. He has not been on the ice since the 2022–23 season, and even if he does end up coming back, it will not be in Chicago. Most fans had wanted him to come back so he could assist in mentoring young star Connor Bedard, perhaps even alongside Patrick Kane. But Kane happens to be in Detroit, and Toews will likely not be going there with him. Instead, the Dallas Stars could be a good fit.
Jonathan Toews could be a steady voice that Dallas Stars need
The Dallas Stars are an excellent team but have always fallen short in the playoffs. They made the Western Conference Final in the last two years but were not able to advance. That is where a player like Jonathan Toews could make a difference.Jonathan Toews is not an elite top-six scorer anymore, but he’s a tough, veteran player. He could be a great third-line center, given 13 to 15 minutes of ice time per game. He still also can play solid defense, which would benefit goalie Jake Oettinger and the team in general. His leadership and even-keel personality can be exactly what Dallas has lacked in trying to finally win it all.If the Stars don’t win this year, maybe it’s worth getting Toews in to provide that old pro presence without occupying roster space. He won’t have to be a star, just a quality guy who plays under duress. He’s shown he can do that.
If Not Dallas Stars then Winnipeg could be a point of destination for Jonathan Toews
If the Stars do end up winning the Stanley Cup this year, Dallas may not need anyone else. Another team could then go after Toews, perhaps the Winnipeg Jets. They play in the same division as the Blackhawks, and Toews was born in Winnipeg. It would be a great story and a good move.Winnipeg requires an experienced hand who understands how to win. Toews will not put up a lot of points, but can play solid defense, assist on the penalty kill, and assist in providing guidance for young players. In reduced circumstances, he can assist a team like Winnipeg and advance further in the playoffs.Jonathan Toews will not be the player he once was. But if he is healthy and eligible to return, he still has worth. In Dallas or Winnipeg, a low-key and consistent comeback might be nearAlso Read: Jonathan Toews Comeback Rumors Ignite NHL Debate- Should Legends Decide When To Walk Away?
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