It was unavoidable the Chicago Blackhawks moving Andrew Shaw was going to generate some sad, frustrated and angry reactions from the fan base. Shaw was the kind of everyman who many fans could get behind, a player without as much talent as some of his teammates, but one who played hard every shift.
His negotiating rights as a restricted free agent were moved Friday just prior to the 2016 NHL Draft, with the Montreal Canadiens giving back two second-round picks in exchange. Both of those will be used today (barring further trading), along with the Blackhawks’ pre-established second-round pick, giving the Blackhawks the 39th, 45th and 50th overall selections.