"There comes a time when every athlete needs to realize when their health is a priority and a future with their family is what is most important," Shaw said in a statement on Monday. "That point for me is now. After several concussions, doctors have strongly recommended I stop playing the game that I love. For once in my life, I am going to listen.
"I am extremely proud of what I accomplished in my career, and I want to make it clear; I would not change anything about it. I won two Stanley Cups, made lifelong friends – and some enemies, too – and will cherish those memories for the rest of my life." Shaw has been sidelined since Feb. 9 due to a concussion. He has two goals and four points in 14 games this season, his second stint with the Blackhawks.
"Andrew suffered another concussion on February 9 against the Dallas Stars. Though he has recovered, given the potential long-term consequences of repetitive concussions, we have advised him to discontinue his career as a professional hockey player," Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry said in a news release."The Blackhawks are very supportive of his decision to prioritize his long-term health.
The 29-year-old is signed through next season at a cap hit of $3.9 million. He has 116 goals and 247 points in 544 career games with the Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Hated Shaw so much. Probably one of the hardest guys to play against, gave fantastic effort every shift, and was gritty as all hell. Wouldve loved him if he played for the Devils, real shame to have a career cut short because of injury.
JayOnSC hisretirement
He won 2 cups that is 2 more then a lot of people have good luck in retirement
NLClassifieds All the best in your retirement!!!
Thanks Shawzy, never watched a game of you in a Hawks jersey but you were one helluva player when you were a Hab... Good luck on retirement, you earned it GoHabsGo
Congrats to an amazing career, the game will miss a guy like you
Quality of life decision. 👍 Oilers Klefbom has a similar decision to make as well.
Guy took years off his life the way he threw hits
29! Wow, feels like he’s been around forever.
Tough decision Andrew but the right one good luck to you and your family enjoyed every minute when you played.
Great head on this man's shoulders.
Earned it, dude was a warrior.
Toews is next
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