Shantz Signs in Manitoba

According to Rob Kerr, AHL puckstopper David Shantz has signed with the Manitoba Moose. A free agent signing by the Heat last year, Shantz started the season in the ECHL, but ended up as the Heat’s starter at the end of year and into the playoffs owing the struggles of Leland Irving and Matt Keetley.

I was asked several times in comments and in emails why Shantz didn’t appear in any of my prospect profiles back in March and June. The truth is, Shantz was never truly a Flames prospect. His one year contract with the organization was "AHL only", meaning the Flames couldn’t have called him up even if they had wanted to.

I’m guessing Sutter declined to re-sign him this off-season in order to allow more development space Irving and Keetley. The trade for Kenrik Karlsson also further limited Shantz’s opportunities in the org.