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[[File:Jonathan Toews - Chicago Blackhawks.jpg|upright|thumb|Toews with the Blackhawks in December 2014]]
On July 9, 2014, the Blackhawks announced that Toews, along with teammate [[Patrick Kane]], had signed an eight-year extension with the Blackhawks at an average annual salary of $10.5 million. The contract came into effect on July 1, 2015, for the [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toews, Kane sign eight-year deals with Blackhawks|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=725803|website=NHL.com|access-date=July 12, 2014|archive-date=July 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713015603/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=725803|url-status=live}}</ref>
During Game 7 of the [[2015 Stanley Cup playoffs#Western Conference Final|2015 Western Conference Final]], Toews scored the game's first two goals en route to a 5–3 victory over the [[Anaheim Ducks]].<ref>{{cite news | last= Feschuk | first= Dave | url= https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/30/toews-leads-chicago-to-game-7-victory-over-anaheim.html | title= Toews leads Chicago to Game 7 victory over Anaheim | newspaper= [[Toronto Star]] | date= May 30, 2015 | access-date= July 5, 2015 | archive-date= June 2, 2015 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150602223329/http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/30/toews-leads-chicago-to-game-7-victory-over-anaheim.html | url-status= live }}</ref> In the [[2015 Stanley Cup Finals|Finals]], Toews led the Blackhawks to their third Stanley Cup championship in six seasons after the team's Game 6 victory over the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], 2–0.<ref>{{cite news | last= Stinson | first= Scott | url= http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/chicago-blackhawks-beat-tampa-bay-lightning-to-win-the-stanley-cup-third-championship-in-six-seasons-for-franchise | title= Chicago Blackhawks beat Tampa Bay Lightning to win third Stanley Cup in six seasons | newspaper= [[National Post]] | date= June 16, 2015 | access-date= July 5, 2015}}</ref> On June 24, Toews was named the recipient of the [[Mark Messier Leadership Award]], awarded to the individual "in recognition of his commitment and service to charities in his community," as well as exemplifying a superior leadership ability in hockey, beating-out fellow finalists [[Ryan Getzlaf]] and [[Andrew Ladd]].<ref>{{cite news | last= NHL Public Relations | url= http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=772053 | title= Blackhawks' Toews gets Messier Leadership Award | publisher= NHL | date= June 24, 2015 | access-date= July 5, 2015 | archive-date= June 27, 2015 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150627182912/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=772053 | url-status= live }}</ref> Toews also won an [[ESPY Award]] for 'Best NHL Player' in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://espn.go.com/espys/2015/story/_/id/13263764/2015-espy-awards |title=2015 ESPY Awards |work=[[ESPN]] |date=2015-07-15 |access-date=2015-07-16 |archive-date=July 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716204816/http://espn.go.com/espys/2015/story/_/id/13263764/2015-espy-awards |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Electronic Arts]] selected Toews to appear on the cover of [[NHL 16]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nhl-16-drops-cover-star-patrick-kane-amid-police-i/1100-6429705/ |title=NHL 16 Drops Cover Star Patrick Kane Amid Police Investigation |work=[[GameSpot]] |date=2015-08-12 |access-date=2015-08-12 |archive-date=August 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150819075458/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nhl-16-drops-cover-star-patrick-kane-amid-police-i/1100-6429705/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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====2020–2023: Final years in Chicago, team and health struggles====
On December 29, 2020, shortly before the start of the [[COVID-19 pandemic|pandemic]]
In September 2021, he said an [[COVID-19 testing#Antibody tests|antibody test]] revealed he had [[COVID-19]] at some point during the previous season.<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/32265192/jonathan-toews-returns-chicago-blackhawks-opening-day-training-camp-missing-last-season |title=Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago Blackhawks for opening day of training camp after missing last season |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=2021-09-23 |access-date=2021-10-10 |archive-date=October 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010070634/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/32265192/jonathan-toews-returns-chicago-blackhawks-opening-day-training-camp-missing-last-season |url-status=live }}</ref> Toews played the 1000th regular season game of his career against the [[Florida Panthers]] on March 31, 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Phil |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-jonathan-toews-1000-games-20220401-ywajaca6qfdh3kxe2hly3kel5i-story.html |title=Jonathan Toews hits the 1,000-game milestone: 'It's special,' the Chicago Blackhawks captain says |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=2022-03-31 |accessdate=2022-04-03 |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403231808/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-jonathan-toews-1000-games-20220401-ywajaca6qfdh3kxe2hly3kel5i-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Toews appeared in 71 games for the Blackhawks, where he recorded 12 goals and 25 assists for a career-low 37 points.<ref name="reportcard21">{{cite news |last=Kauchak |first=Gail |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/chicago-blackhawks-2021-22-player-grades-forwards/ |title=Chicago Blackhawks' 2021-22 Player Grades: Forwards |work=The Hockey Writers |date=2022-05-01 |accessdate=2022-10-01 |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001154149/https://thehockeywriters.com/chicago-blackhawks-2021-22-player-grades-forwards/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also maintained a 57% faceoff win-rate, which was third best in the NHL among centers with at least 1000 faceoff draws.<ref name="reportcard21"/>
[[File:Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken - April 8, 2023 - schultz 4 8 (52804931091).jpg|upright|thumb|Toews battling with [[Seattle Kraken|Kraken]] defenseman [[Justin Schultz]] in April 2023]]
Toews bounced back during the first half of the [[2022–23 Chicago Blackhawks season|2022–23 season]] with 14 goals and assists for 28 points in 46 appearances. However, Toews' health deteriorated midway through the season causing him to miss several weeks. He announced on February 19, 2023, that he was still suffering from symptoms of [[long COVID]] and CIRS. He offered no timetable for his return, commenting, "it has reached the point where I had no choice but to step back and concentrate on getting healthy."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.yahoo.com/blackhawks-c-toews-dealing-long-202430802.html |title=Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms |work=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |date=2023-02-19 |accessdate=2023-02-19 |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219204958/https://news.yahoo.com/blackhawks-c-toews-dealing-long-202430802.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Toews returned to the Blackhawks' lineup after a two-month absence on April 1, against the [[New Jersey Devils]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-jonathan-toews-20230331-vyhcimerqfhk3o7irluu7kt6t4-story.html |title=Jonathan Toews is expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, ending a 2-month absence for the longtime captain |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=2023-03-31 |accessdate=2023-04-02 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402003913/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-jonathan-toews-20230331-vyhcimerqfhk3o7irluu7kt6t4-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 13, Blackhawks general manager [[Kyle Davidson]] announced that the team would not re-sign Toews after his contract expired at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baum |first1=Carter |title=NEWS: Toews to Play Final Game as a Blackhawk on Thursday Night |url=https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/news-toews-to-play-final-game-as-a-blackhawk-on-thursday-night/c-343470234 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 13, 2023 |date=April 13, 2023 |archive-date=April 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413145041/https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/news-toews-to-play-final-game-as-a-blackhawk-on-thursday-night/c-343470234 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On August 17, Toews announced he was not retiring from the NHL, but rather sitting out the 2023–24 season to focus on his health.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hawley |first=LArry |url=https://wgntv.com/sports/blackhawks/jonathan-toews-has-a-farewell-message-to-blackhawks-chicago/ |title=Jonathan Toews makes decision on future, thanks Blackhawks fans |work=WGN-TV |date=August 17, 2023 |access-date=August 17, 2023 |archive-date=August 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817205304/https://wgntv.com/sports/blackhawks/jonathan-toews-has-a-farewell-message-to-blackhawks-chicago/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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