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Sam Walker
January 22, 2026  (1:21 PM)



Nov 15, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) during the face off against the Calgary Flames during the warmup period at Scotiabank Saddledome.

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With the Winnipeg Jets far out of a playoff spot in the NHL’s Western Conference, Jonathan Toews trade talks are picking up

NHL insider and former Sportsnet analyst Jeff Marek suggested a deadline scenario connecting Toews and the Edmonton Oilers.

It lands harder because Toews isn’t a random depth name; he’s the storybook homecoming guy coming off a

Marek’s angle is simple: if the Jets continue to slide out of the race, contenders will sniff around.

Edmonton makes sense on paper because they always chase another center who can handle tough minutes.

Jonathan Toews trade chatter hits Winnipeg Jets

There’s also a money wrinkle that matters, because Toews’ contract is loaded with performance bonuses that can snowball for a buyer.

That’s not something that slides for a cap-tight team trying to bank space and still add another piece.

Toews’ career resume is still massive: 1,067 regular-season games and 883 points, and that’s exactly why teams keep calling.

Or why not even toss an idea of Toews heading back to Chicago out there? A veteran leader that departed before the rebuild truly began, all to come back during the ending.

“Alright, alright.”

The United Center wouldn’t stop applauding Jonathan Toews’ return.

Now that would be the ultimate role model for Bedard.

This story now sits on one question: do the Jets believe they’re in, or do they pivot hard before the deadline?

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