Chicago Blackhawks: Andrew Shaw Returns for Game 3 vs. L.A. Kings…Who’s Out?

May 24th, 2014 by Jon Fromi Leave a reply »
The Chicago Blackhawks hope to exact a measure of payback in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with the Los Angeles Kings.

Chicago will battle at the Staples Center with Andrew Shaw back in the lineup after losing home ice in embarrassing fashion in Game 2.

Shaw has missed the last seven games after a Clayton Stoner hit knocked him out of the opening game against Minnesota on May 2, but skated with the third line in practice on Friday, according to ESPN Chicago's Scott Powers.

The question of who takes a seat in Game 3 becomes an important one with Shaw's return as the Blackhawks attempt to regain home ice advantage and go up a game in the series.

 

Which player heads upstairs to watch Saturday's action?

Shaw is going to be a welcome sight no matter where he skates, but I would love to see him on the second line in place of Michal Handzus. At this point in the series, Chicago needs a player with the speed to keep up with whomever coach Joel Quenneville throws together on that line.

While he's not a top-six center by any means, Shaw brings energy and could shake that line out of ...

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