Shea logged two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.
Shea helped out on Bryan Rust's go-ahead goal in the third period as well as Connor Dewar's empty-netter. This performance ended a seven-game skid for Shea, who has maintained a top-four role on defense this season even as his offense has faltered. The blueliner is up to 10 points, 21 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 22 appearances. Given his production, he may be worth a look in deeper fantasy formats, though his offense is unlikely to stay on this pace all year.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Tallies in shootout loss
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Shea scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
Shea snapped a three-game point drought with the goal. The 28-year-old defenseman has done a fine job filling a top-four role this year. He's up to five points, eight shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through nine appearances while averaging 20:50 of ice time. Shea has already matched his point total from a 39-game sample last season, and while he probably won't sustain his current pace, he should be able to push for 25-30 points in 2025-26.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Collects assist in opener
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Shea recorded an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
Shea ended 2024-25 in a top-four role, and that's where he started 2025-26 as well, logging 22:31 of ice time in the season opener. The 28-year-old had just five points in 39 outings last year, so he shouldn't be considered a significant scoring threat on the blue line. Shea should still be able to maintain a sizable role as long as he takes care of business in his own zone, but he offers minimal fantasy appeal since he doesn't stand out in any one area.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Returning versus Sabres
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Shea (upper body) will be in the lineup against Buffalo on Thursday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Shea will suit up for the first time since March 9 versus the Wild due to his upper-body injury. While head coach Mike Sullivan didn't specifically say who would be coming out of the lineup to make way for Shea, it seems likely that Ryan Graves will find himself relegated to the press box. For his part, Shea has notched two goals, three assists and 10 hits in 30 NHL games for the Pens while logging 16:55 of ice time.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Set to miss time
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Shea has been deemed week-to-week with an upper-body injury, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff on Tuesday.
Shea received a season-high 24:18 of ice time in Sunday's 3-1 win over Minnesota, so it's unclear when he picked up the injury. As a result of his upcoming absence, Ryan Graves will draw back into the lineup Tuesday against the Golden Knights. The Penguins also recalled Sebastian Aho from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis Tuesday, so he could be in the mix for playing time as well while Shea is sidelined.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Re-ups with Pittsburgh
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Shea signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Penguins on Friday.
Shea had a rough start to the campaign, but his play has really come around in recent weeks. He has three points over six contests since play resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off, and he's moved up into a top-four role. Shea still doesn't have a lot of fantasy value, but he has secured his spot with the Penguins through the 2025-26 campaign.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Finds first point of season
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Shea notched an assist and four blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Canucks.
Shea set up a Blake Lizotte tally in the first period. The 27-year-old Shea has played in six of the Penguins' last seven games, though he remains in competition with Jack St. Ivany, Ryan Graves and Owen Pickering (illness) for playing time. Shea has added four shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over nine outings this season.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Limited offensively
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Shea played in 31 games as a rookie this season but managed just one point to go with 24 hits, 24 blocks and 17 shots.
Shea started all nine April games during the Penguins' last-gasp push for a postseason spot, seemingly earning the trust of the coaching staff. If the team would like to keep Shea in a third-pairing role for next season, the Pens will need to sign him to an extension prior to July 1 or risk him agreeing to terms with a different team.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Dropped to AHL
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Shea was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Shea has not seen any NHL action since Dec. 8 despite various callups. The rookie blueliner is scoreless through 22 NHL games this season.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Shipped back to minors
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Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Shea will trade places with Jack St. Ivany, who was called up in a corresponding move. In 22 NHL appearances this season, the 27-year-old Shea has tallied 13 shots, 16 hits and six PIM but has yet to register an NHL point.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Called up again
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Shea was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Shea continues to bounce between levels while providing the Penguins with defensive depth. He has no points in 22 NHL games this season.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Sent back down
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Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Shea was called up Tuesday but didn't play versus the Senators. He heads back to the minors after just a day, and it's unclear when he'll get his next chance to play an NHL game.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Rises to NHL
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Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Tuesday.
Shea has gotten into 22 NHL contests this season, but he's yet to record his first point. The defenseman has added 16 hits, 14 blocked shots, 13 shots on goal and a minus-2 rating. It's unclear when he'll get his next chance to draw into the lineup.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Sent down to minors
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Shea was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
Shea had been serving as an extra defender for Pittsburgh of late. In 22 NHL contests this campaign, he has been credited with 13 shots on goal, 14 blocked shots and 13 hits. The 26-year-old blueliner hasn't earned a point in the NHL or AHL (four games) this season.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Up from minors
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Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Shea has no points in four games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He hasn't scored a point in 22 contests with Pittsburgh either, but Shea has recorded a minus-2 rating, six PIM, 13 shots, 13 hits and 14 blocks at the top level.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Returns to AHL
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Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
Pittsburgh promoted Colin White from the minors in a corresponding move. Shea, who was originally called up by the Penguins on Jan. 3, didn't end up playing for Pittsburgh during his latest stint. In 22 NHL contests this season, he has six PIM, 13 shots, 13 hits and 14 blocks. Shea also hasn't collected a point in four outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this campaign.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Heading back to AHL
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Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Shea, who is still looking for his first NHL point, has 13 shots on goal, 14 blocked shots and 13 hits in 22 games with Pittsburgh this season. He doesn't have a point in four AHL outings this campaign.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Back in NHL
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Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Saturday.
Shea went 22 games without a point before getting waived Dec. 18. He's now back with the big club to provide some defensive depth. It's unlikely he'll see more than third-pairing minutes if he draws into the lineup.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Hits waivers
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Shea was placed on waivers Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Shea didn't pick up a point in 22 appearances with Pittsburgh, but he did supply the team with 13 shots on goal, 14 blocked shots and 13 hits. If he goes unclaimed, he will probably report to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
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Stars' Ryan Shea: Inks one-year deal
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Shea signed a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Wednesday.
Shea has yet to make his NHL debut since being selected by the Blackhawks in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Draft. At this point, Shea is likely a long shot to become a full-time NHL option.
