Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw retiring due to concussions

Chicago Blackhawks right winger Andrew Shaw (65) in action during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw retiring due to concussions

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/26/21

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw is retiring from the NHL after 10 seasons.

Doctors "highly recommended" he stop playing to care for his long-term health after several concussions.

"I want people to know that I'm OK," Shaw told ESPN's Emily Kaplan. "I'm in a good place. But I'm going to miss it, I'm going to miss it like crazy still."

"I gave everything I had every night for you, and you are the reason this was one of the toughest decisions in my life."

Andrew Shaw announces the end of his NHL career. #Blackhawks https://t.co/hxs1YjED8S
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 26, 2021

The 29-year-old was in his second stint with the Blackhawks, the franchise he won two Stanley Cups with in 2013 and 2015. He also played three seasons with the Montreal Canadiens.

Shaw had been plagued by head injuries throughout his career. A concussion in November 2019 kept him off the ice for more than a year. He returned this season, but received an elbow to the head in February and was diagnosed with another concussion.

Shaw finishes his career with 131 goals and 131 assists in 544 games played.

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