While playing for our beloved Chicago Blackhawks, Andrew Shaw was a quintessential fan favorite, and for good reason. Shaw played with an unparalleled amount of gritty determination that likened him at times more to a Tasmanian devil than a hockey player. When he departed during the 2016 offseason, many fans were clamoring for the ‘Hawks to find another player to take up his mantel.
Never known for consistently lighting up the scoreboard, the sheer amount of physicality Shaw brought to the Blackhawks’ gameplay made him a rallying banner for his teammates nonetheless. Shaw was always in the scrum of things on the ice, and despite his small stature, never hesitated to dish out the bodywork.