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Jonathan Toews' contract breakdown with the Winnipeg Jets puts doubt on if he can handle the NHL again
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Former Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champion Jonathan Toews is joining the Winnipeg Jets organization as we revealed this morning, and now his contract details have been revealed.
The longtime captain of the Chicago Blackhawks took many years away from the game he once loved to focus on his health after battling long-term COVID and also a respitory issue, but recently revealed that he is much better after a healing journey in India.
Toews then released a statement through his agent, revealing that he plans to make a comeback to the NHL for the 2025-26 season, and anticipation has been building up ever since for Blackhawks fans.
Although it's not with the Blackhawks, fans are still thrilled to witness Toews be able to make a comeback with the Winnipeg Jets.
With uncertainty on how Toews will keep up with todays pace in the NHL, or if his 37-year old body can handle it or not, the Winnipeg Jets are signing him to a very unique contract.
Jonathan Toews' unique contract breakdown with the Winnipeg Jets
The three-time Stanley Cup Champions contract with the Jets is based off of games played throughout the regular season, and also around the fact on if he can handle playoff hockey still:
Bonuses:
After 20 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 30 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 40 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 50 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 60 Regular Season GP: $550,000
Jets in playoffs + Toews plays 50 games:
$500,000
Jets win 1st RD + Toews plays 50% of games:
$250,000
Jets win 2nd RD + Toews plays 50% of Round 2: $250,000
Jets win 3rd RD + Toews plays 50% of Round 3: $250,000
Jets win Stanley Cup + Toews plays 50% of Stanley Cup Final: $1M
After 20 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 30 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 40 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 50 Regular Season GP: $550,000
After 60 Regular Season GP: $550,000
Jets in playoffs + Toews plays 50 games:
$500,000
Jets win 1st RD + Toews plays 50% of games:
$250,000
Jets win 2nd RD + Toews plays 50% of Round 2: $250,000
Jets win 3rd RD + Toews plays 50% of Round 3: $250,000
Jets win Stanley Cup + Toews plays 50% of Stanley Cup Final: $1M
Truly an interesting contract, that Toews will have to put in the work to earn.
Perhaps the Maple Leafs should consider contract bonuses if they can make it past Round 1 of the playoffs?
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