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
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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: Losing playing-time battle
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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 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: 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.
