Shaw: Hit on Fast was 'maybe half a second late'
Andrew Shaw argues not guilty.
Speaking with Amanda Stein of TSN 690 on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens forward admitted his blindside hit on New York Rangers forward Jesper Fast was "maybe half a second late."
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Shaw also noted that he disagreed with being tossed from the game following the hit, before adding that he has yet to receive a call from the NHL Department of Player Safety.
Shaw mentioned he made sure as best he could for it to be a shoulder-to-shoulder hit on Fast.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 15, 2017
Wasn't worried about fighting - he is healthy
It was Shaw's first game back after missing the previous 14 matches with a concussion.
Against the Rangers, Shaw was thrown out late in the first period, but not before being assessed an interference major, a game misconduct, and five for fighting after trading punches with Rangers forward J.T. Miller.
In all, Shaw wrapped the evening with just 5:20 in ice time, plus 22 minutes in penalties.