Montreal Canadiens deal winger Andrew Shaw back to Chicago Blackhawks
MONTREAL — Andrew Shaw is heading back to the Windy City.
The Chicago Blackhawks reacquired the winger from the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in exchange for second- and seventh-round picks in the 2020 NHL draft and a third-rounder in 2021. Chicago also gets a seventh-round selection in 2021 as part of the deal.
Montreal also sent forward Nicolas Deslauriers to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2020 fourth-round pick.
The moves clear salary cap space for the Canadiens ahead of the opening of free agency on Monday.