a thrilling first round series against the Boston Bruins. In the third game of the series on April 9, 1990, Shaw scored a goal and added three assists for a four-point game in a 5–3 Hartford win. In 1990–91, Shaw played in 72 games with Hartford, scoring four goals and 32 points to lead the Whalers defense in scoring. In six playoff games, Shaw recorded a goal and three points, as Hartford lost to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division semi-finals. In 62 games with the Whalers in 1991–92, Shaw scored three goals and 25 points to finish second among Whalers defenseman in scoring. Shaw saw action in three playoff games for the club, earning an assist as the Whalers lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the opening playoff round. On June 13, 1992, the Whalers traded Shaw to the New Jersey Devils for cash. Shaw's stay with the Devils was short-lived, as five days later he was chosen by the Ottawa Senators in the 1992 NHL Expansion Draft. Ottawa Senators Shaw joined the Ottawa Senators for their inaugural season in 1992–93, and was named an alternate captain. Shaw played in 81 games with the Senators, scoring seven goals and 41 points to finish second among defensemen on the team. Shaw was named a co-captain of the Senators with Mark Lamb to begin 1993–94, a position they both held until March when the Senators named Gord Dineen captain, following Lamb's trade to the Flyers. In 66 games, Shaw had four goals and 23 points, which was the highest among Senators defensemen that season. In 1994–95, Shaw appeared in only two games with the Senators, getting no points. He finished the year with the Atlanta Knights of the IHL, where in 26 games, he had a goal and 19 points. In five playoff games with Atlanta, Shaw had seven points. After the season, Shaw signed with the Detroit Vipers of the IHL. Detroit Vipers Shaw joined the Detroit Vipers of the IHL as a player and an assistant coach to head coach Rick Dudley. In his first season with the club in 1995–96, Shaw had seven goals and 61 points in 79 games. In eight playoff games, Shaw had two goals and five points, as Detroit lost to the Orlando Solar Bears. Shaw returned as a player-assistant coach with the Vipers in 1996–97, as Steve Ludzik was named head coach