RYAN SHEA NEWS

Set to miss time Shea has been deemed week-to-week with an upper-body injury, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact 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. With Shea set to miss some time, 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hat tricks rare among Penguins defensemen Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Ryan Shea and Erik Karlsson have each recently recorded two-goal games. During a 5-3 home loss to the New Yor...

MARCH 8 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Re-ups with Pittsburgh Shea signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Penguins on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Ryan Shea enjoys offensive production surge, more prominent on-ice role A handful of adjectival phrases quickly come to mind to describe Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea. Uncomplaining, reliable, depth de...

MARCH 3 • TRIBLIVE.COM

First career two-goal game Shea found the back of the net on both of his shots and went plus-1 in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Shea scored his first goal of the season less than a minute into the final frame to the tie game. He added another marker less than three minutes later to give Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead. Shea's 20:37 of ice time was a season high, but that can mostly be attributed to Matt Grzelcyk leaving the game with an upper-body injury. This was Shea's first appearance since Jan. 27 -- he's often been a healthy scratch this season, but Sunday's performance may have opened the door for more opportunities for the 28-year-old. Shea will be an unrestricted free agent come July, so he should have a lot to prove during the final stretch of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rare appearance Saturday Shea had two shots on goal over 15:42 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Shea had been scratched for the first 11 games of January, but he checked in for Pierre-Olivier Joseph in this contest. It wasn't a performance that would turn heads, so Shea may be back to the press box shortly. The 27-year-old has managed two assists, a minus-6 rating, 10 shots on net and 27 blocked shots through 21 outings this season. Shea, Joseph and Ryan Graves are in the mix for third-pairing minutes.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up power-play helper Shea posted a power-play assist in Monday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds first point of season Shea notched an assist and four blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Canucks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing-time battle Shea was scratched for Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Ducks, the 10th time in 12 games he's sat out.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags two-way contract Shea agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact Shea logged 31 regular-season games for the Penguins last season, recording one goal, 17 shots and 24 hits while averaging 12:37 of ice time. With the club also going out and getting 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.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Shea was put on waivers Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited offensively 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.

Impact 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 ahead of next season, it will need to sign him to an extension prior to July 1 or risk him agreeing to terms elsewhere.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milton's Ryan Shea is part of an all-Hockey East pairing that has energized the resurgent Penguins - The Boston Globe The former BC High and Northeastern defenseman plays alongside Jack St. Ivany, who played two years at Boston College.

APRIL 13, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Good to go Monday Shea (not injury related) will be in Monday's lineup against the Maple Leafs.

Impact Shea was dealing with some immigration issues but made it to Toronto in time to sign up. The 27-year-old scored his first career goal in Washington on Thursday and it's his only point through 26 NHL appearances.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with immigration issue 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.

Impact Shea has played in four straight games for the Penguins in which he recorded one goal on two shots, three hits and three blocks while averaging 14:17 of ice time. 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.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first NHL goal Shea scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over Washington.

Impact 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 minutes per game in a third-pairing role with Pittsburgh. He posted two goals and six points in 22 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Monday Shea was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and will be in Monday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Shea was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Shea has not seen any NHL action since Dec. 8 despite various callups. The rookie blueliner is scoreless through 22 NHL games.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Shea's promotion comes as Ryan Graves was diagnosed with a concussion and is likely to miss some time. Even with the call-up, the 27-year-old Shea is far from a lock to get into the lineup against Columbus on Saturday as John Ludvig will also be looking to play. For his part, Shea has garnered 13 shots, 16 hits and 14 blocks in 22 NHL games but continues to look for his first NHL point.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped back to minors Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to NHL Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Shea was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Shea was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact 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 NHL stint, but he has appeared in 22 top-level contests overall this season, recording no points, six PIM, 13 shots, 13 hits and 14 blocks in that span. Shea also hasn't collected a point in four outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE