Shaw: ‘(I'll) still have that gritty play'

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Andrew Shaw wasnt part of the last three games, all overtime, of course. But considering his anxiety level, he might as well have been.I think I was more nervous than anyone on the ice, watching every game go to overtime, Shaw said. I was in the locker room, sweating.Well, Shaw doesnt have to sweat the sitting-on-the-sidelines feeling anymore. The Blackhawks forced another game, and Shaw is ready to get another chance.Andrew Shaw is back in the lineup tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks host the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 6 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. The Blackhawks are looking to stave off elimination again and force a Game 7 back in Glendale. And Shaws return should definitely provide a spark.The nice thing is, whoevers come into our lineup from watching has done a nice job, said coach Joel Quenneville, referring to Michael Frolik and Brenden Morrisons impact in their returns. Now its Shaw. You get a little energy, appetite from watching, you just cant wait to be a part of it.Shaw served a three-game suspension for his hit on Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith, and the rookie said he knows he has to be careful moving forward. But, that doesnt mean eliminating his style completely.Obviously Im going to play the same way, maybe stay out of it after the whistles. I have to play between the whistles, Shaw said. But still have that gritty play.His teammates and coach dont want him to lose his edge, either.We want him to keep playing hard, and obviously as a team we have to be smart, Jonathan Toews said. But the physical play and the energy he brings, dont want him to temper that at all.As far as possible retribution from the Coyotes, Shaw isnt focused on that.Im just thinking about how Im going to play, he said. Ill stay focused on my game and how Ive been doing.Where Shaw fits in the lineup isnt known at the moment. The Blackhawks, not wanting to show their hand, ran their same lines from Game 5 this morning. And the checking line has altered a bit, with Morrison and Frolik skating with Bolland the last game. No matter where he is, however, theres no doubt Shaws energy will fit in just fine.Hes going to bring a lot of energy to the game, said Bryan Bickell. I know he wasnt too happy being out. But now hes back and hell get the spark and play his game. Hell be huge.

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