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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Picks up power-play helper
Ryan Shea posted a power-play assist in Monday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.Shea ended a seven-game point drought with his helper on a Blake Lizotte tally late in the contest. Don't expect Shea to be a factor with the man advantage moving forward, as Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson and Matt Grzelcyk have firm grips on power-play time. For the season, Shea has struggled with offense in generally, collecting two assists and seven shots on net as well as 24 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 17 appearances.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Finds first point of season
Ryan 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 Pittsburgh 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: Losing playing-time battle
Ryan Shea was scratched for Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Ducks, the 10th time in 12 games he's sat out.Shea remains in the NHL as a seventh defenseman, but he's behind Jack St. Ivany on the depth chart for a third-pairing job. In his two appearances, Shea has a minus-2 rating, two shots on goal and five blocked shots. The Pittsburgh Penguins' defense hasn't exactly been a standout group so far, but Shea has minimal upside on offense -- he produced just one goal and no assists over 31 regular-season outings in 2023-24.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Snags two-way contract
Ryan Shea agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Pittsburgh on Monday.Shea logged 31 regular-season games for the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, recording one goal, 17 shots on net and 24 hits while averaging 12:37 of ice time. With the club also signing Matt Grzelcyk in free agency, the 27-year-old Shea will be hard-pressed to make the Opening Night roster -- though he could challenge John Ludvig (wrist) or Jack St. Ivany for a spot.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: On waivers
Ryan Shea was put on waivers Thursday, per CapFriendly.Shea had a goal, 24 hits and 24 blocks in 31 contests with Pittsburgh in 2023-24. Assuming he clears waivers, Shea can be sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the squad's playoff run. The 27-year-old has provided two goals and six points in 22 outings with the minor-league club this campaign. The blueliner can become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Limited offensively
Ryan 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 Pittsburgh 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: Good to go Monday
Ryan Shea (not injury related) will be in Monday's lineup against the Maple Leafs.Shea was dealing with some immigration issues but made it to Toronto in time to be able to play. The 27-year-old scored his first career goal in Washington on Thursday, his only point through 26 NHL appearances.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Dealing with immigration issue
Ryan Shea is stuck in Buffalo due to an immigration problem but is expected to arrive in Toronto in time for Monday's matchup, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Shea has played in four straight games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in which he recorded one goal on two shots, three hits and three blocked shots while averaging 14:17 of ice time per contest. If Shea isn't able to get to the arena in time, it would likely mean a return to the lineup for John Ludvig, who hasn't played since March 30 versus the Blue Jackets due to an illness.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Scores first NHL goal
Ryan Shea scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over Washington.Shea opened the scoring 1:49 into the first period, beating a screened Charlie Lindgren with a wrister from the point for his first goal (and point) in his 25th NHL game. The 27-year-old Shea has a plus-1 rating with 20 hits and 17 blocked shots while averaging 12:42 of ice time per game in a third-pairing role with Pittsburgh this year. He's also posted two goals and six points in 22 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
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Penguins' Ryan Shea: Playing Monday
Ryan Shea was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and will be in Monday's lineup against the Rangers.Shea was added to the lineup late after John Ludvig (illness) was scratched. Shea is scoreless in 22 NHL games and will dress at the top level for the first time since Dec. 8.