By Tracey Myers, CSN Chicago
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Andrew Shaw had to wait until his third go-around in the NHL Draft before he was selected by the Blackhawks. Two Stanley Cups later, he became a big part of this group.
Like several before him, he said he wanted to stay here. Like several before him, it didn’t happen.
Shaw was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for two second-round selections, as the NHL Draft began on Friday. The forward was going to become a restricted free agent next Friday. And while both sides said they hoped to find a deal to keep Shaw in Chicago, the deal didn’t come.
The Blackhawks get two second-round picks the 39th and 45th overall selections in this draft.