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'We have come to the difficult decision that these extra five months until next season would be great for my health and recovery. I look forward to being back next season better and stronger than ever!' Andrew Shaw announced he'll forgo the NHL restart.

on Monday night that he will forgo the NHL restart in order to continue his recovery from concussions.

The 28-year-old has previously said he doesn’t know how many concussions he has had in his career, but he figures it’s at least three or four. I’ve learned a lot about concussions and head injuries a lot over the past few years thanks to the Blackhawks medical staff of Dr. Mike Terry, Mike Gapski, Jeff Thomas and Patrick Becker. They have helped me in more ways than I can thank them. I love them dearly for doing so because I am the type of person who would play through anything for my teammates.

 

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