Bolts' Shannon Signs With Swiss Team: Ryan Shannon (rotator cuff) has signed a three-year deal to play for the ZSC Lions in the Swiss league next season, reports the Tampa Bay Times. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - (Updated - 3/20/12)
Fantasy Analysis
He had a disappointing year with the Bolts, scoring just four goals, adding eight assists and finishing minus-11 in 45 games. The deal with the Lions affords him an opportunity to continue to play pro hockey; he won't be back in the NHL. (Updated 05/23/2012).
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Shannon is a squirt (5-9, 175) with excellent vision and playmaking skills. He's also quite effective with the man advantage and is surprisingly durable for a little guy. His hard work and tenacity have never translated into significant NHL production but he did manage 27 points in 79 games with the Sens last year. We're hearing rumbles that the Bolts may try to slot him in on the second line alongside either Vinny or Stammer in the hopes he can be Marty St. Louis lite. Watch him in camp -- he could deliver 40-50 points if he wins that job. (Updated 8/16/11)
