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It has been reported this week that two-time World Junior gold medal champion, two-time Olympic gold medal champion, Conne Smyth Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, three-time Stanley Cup champion, and long-tenured captain of the Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews will be attempting a return to the NHL for the 2025-26 season.
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