After a two-year hiatus, former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is planning to play in the NHL next season.

Toews, 37, informed his agent Pat Brisson that he is committed to embark on a comeback attempt. Brisson confirmed the news to multiple media outlets on Thursday.

“Yes, 100 percent. Johnny is feeling great and we’re moving forward,” Brisson told NHL.com via text.

Toews is considered a free agent and can negotiate with any of the league’s 32 teams immediately. The NHL free agency period opens July 1.

Toews led Chicago to three Stanley Cup titles (2009-10, 2012-13, 2014-15) over a six-year span. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the 2009-10 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba also competed on Team Canada in gold-medal winning efforts in the 20

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