 After a disappointing first two professional seasons and in the last year of his contract with the Canucks, his pro future looked uncertain.However, he would have a standout year, leading the Moose with 37 goals and 67 points, and re-established himself as a player with NHL potential.Heading into the 2006–07 NHL season, Schultz was considered a favourite to crack the Canucks' roster following the departure of several veteran forwards.