Confirmed with Link: Andrew Shaw announces his retirement

[Hawkaholic]

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[HawksDub89]

Ugh...not surprising but sad news.

65 was a warrior

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good luck to Shaw going forward

 

[featherhawk]

Shaw was crucial piece for the hawks. Loved the way he played the game minus a few dumb penalties but I take the bad with the good.

Brilliant career for Shaw! Exceptional choice for him to make for his family.

Lets see where he lands as an employee on the Operations side of the hawks family...

 

[coolhand]

I'm not surprised. I was hopeful when he was signed he could provide some punch to the offense, but too many concussions. Good luck Shawsey!

 

[Esq]

What a great career for Shawzy. Best of luck and better health ahead.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Sadly not surprising

Good for Shaw to achieve what he did as a player and best wishes to him going forward in retirement

 

[CanadianHawks]

Guy gave his all to this game

I can remember going to an Owen Sound game back in the day vs Sarnia and he was the most noticeable player in the game

He put together a hell of a career

 

[featherhawk]

What a great career for Shawzy. Best of luck and better health ahead.

perfect picture to remember Shaw by

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Smart move, already a champ and zero reason to continue to risk his long term well being for the sake of a few more seasons.

 

[Chuck Testa]

Sad reality of what concussions and head injuries can lead to.

I know from experience in a way just how devastating head injuries can be. I suffered a shear concussion in 2013 and that effectively ended playing sports for me. On the outside I look perfectly fine but the wires just don't seem like they want to connect way too often.

I wish all the best to 65 and his family and hope everything works out for him.

I'm also a Carolina Panthers fan and was devastated when Luke Keuchly retired young after being a dominant player. When it's time it's time and knowing what we know now regarding the prevalence and severity of head injuries I can't blame players when they put their own health above everything else be it money or fame.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Definition of a heart and soul player, he left it all on the ice. We were lucky to have him.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Have a good one!.

Nice retirement days from hockey, dude.

Best of health and good tidings.

 

[yianik]

Guy always brought it as a Hab, and obviously as a Hawk. Smart decision. Good luck in the next chapter of your life Shawsey.

 

[giza]

Great story, great shortened career----every team needs a Shaw or two.....glad he's calling it a career for the betterment of the rest of his life.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

f***, that video is so emotional. Sad, nostalgic, and also happy because he's making the right decision.

I really hope we get to see him on NBCSN next season, he'd be a great addition to Jammer and Burish.

 

[Illinihockey]

It sucks but I’m really happy hes decided to hang it up then put himself through more damage

 

[Idionym]

Best knee pads in the game. Sad to see.

 

[sandyfalkirk]

Damn.....feels like the room is smokey. Tearing up there.

Our warriors/heros are slowly fading or retiring eh?

Seabs, Sharpie, Hossa, Shaw, Crow and the list goes on.

I loved Shaw's bash crash style with some goals too. What a champion.

Wait till Keith, Kane and Toews go.

 

[SuterHaglshev]

Nice career. Beast mode!
Deserves a standing ovation next time they run ONE LAST SHIFT.

As far as salary cap LTIR for next year and then off the books?

 

[clydesdale line]

Was an absolute warrior for us and a hell of a story. His older brother I believe still works here in the Chicagoland area so he will always have ties in this city. Happy retirement Shawzy and I hope he has the best health going forward with his family.

 

[bwana63]

When it came to compete, Shaw was always at 11. Epitome of a team guy. Even though his career was cut short, it was quite a splash, especially considering how lightly regarded he was (5th rounder). He'll be remembered.

If he wants to stick around, I hope the Hawks find a role (player development?) for him. I think he'll be able to really connect with our prospects.

 

[ChiHawk21]

great career. 2015 playoffs he was fantastic. He was involved in everything that playoff run.

 

[hisgirlfriday]

Thanks for all the shin pads.

Best of luck to this legend.

 

[hawksfan50]

Does this mean he willbe off tge books next season or lije Seabrook will still be on the books as LTIR even though mo possibility hecwill evervpkaycahain?

Is the reason SeabsviscLTIR that if he "retires" he would not get any money ..but under LTIR he does (most paid by insurance money)?

If so would not Shaw be entitled to the same insurance and payments owed hom till cobtractcexpiry?

If so thiscwoukd just add to LTIR next sesson...right?

Or is there a difference in the 2 cases?

To me the NHL rule for LTIR in the cases of players who never will play again is a sillly ruke tgat forces a team to not being fully able to replace players as easily as simply deploying their full cap space from the moment free agency begins. Rather than work with the limitations of theTIR mechanism.

So is the Shaw cak soace now in the same boat ofcLTIR as the Seabrook contract or not?
Is there a difference between concussion "retirements" vs.otger physical injury caused "canny play again but mist go on LTIR" cases?

Can anyone elaborate tge CBA rukes for this?