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: On waivers
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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: Good to go Monday
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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
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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 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
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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
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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.
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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: Elevated from minors
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Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
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.
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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: Recalled from minors
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Shea was brought up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
Shea returns to the NHL as a result of an injury to John Ludvig (undisclosed), who was designated for injured reserve in a corresponding move. Even with his elevation to the NHL roster, Shea is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup with Pierre-Olivier Joseph likely ahead of him in the pecking order.
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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.
