The Blackhawks brought in some much-needed toughness Sunday, reacquiring fan favorite Andrew Shaw from the Canadiens for three draft picks.
Shaw, whom the Hawks dealt to the Canadiens three years ago, is signed through 2021-22, and his contract carries a $3.9 million salary-cap hit. He had a career-high 47 points (19 goals, 28 assists) for the Canadiens last season.
The Hawks sent their second- and seventh-round picks next year and their 2021 third-round pick for Shaw and the Canadiens' 2021 seventh-round pick.
The Hawks were not expected to be big players when teams become eligible to sign free agents Monday, and this deal might further decrease general manager Stan Bowman's willingness to spend any money.
Shaw, the Hawks' fifth-round pick in 2011, joined the team midway through the 2011-12 season and was a member of the 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup champions.
The biggest goal of his career came during Game 1 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final against the Bruins when a shot deflected off his shin pads and into the net for the game-winner in triple overtime.
