Patrick Kane believes Jonathan Toews’s NHL comeback could be one of the season’s best stories. Toews, 37, signed a one-year deal with Winnipeg after battling chronic inflammatory syndrome and COVID-19, aiming to return to the ice with his hometown Jets. Kane, now in Detroit, has stayed in touch and lauds the comeback as a potential marquee moment for both franchises.

From their Blackhawks dynasty to this hopeful revival, the piece tracks how Toews’s healing journey and Jets’ pivot could influence the league’s emotional arc, while Kane’s path—Chicago to New York to Detroit—highlights a season ripe with veteran leadership and compelling narratives that fantasy managers should watch closely.