Ryan Shea
D PIT
Thu 11/27/25 1:53 PM

Shea logged two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Fri 10/31/25 10:04 AM

Shea recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Shea evened the score for the Penguins early in the second period with a slap shot, and he'd later participate in the build-up of the game-winning goal, courtesy of Bryan Rust, in the final frame. Shea is now up to seven points through 12 games this season and has surpassed his offensive output from the 2024-25 campaign.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Sun 10/26/25 2:00 PM

Shea scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Wed 10/15/25 2:49 AM

Shea notched two assists, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Shea has earned three helpers over four games to begin the year. The 28-year-old continues to play on the second pairing alongside Kris Letang, with Shea handling more of a shutdown role. Shea has added eight blocks and a plus-2 rating, so he's getting the job done on the defensive side.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Wed 10/8/25 2:25 AM

Shea recorded an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Thu 3/27/25 12:29 PM

Shea (upper body) will be in the lineup against Buffalo on Thursday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Tue 3/11/25 12:08 PM

Shea has been deemed week-to-week with an upper-body injury, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Fri 3/7/25 7:19 PM

Shea signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Penguins on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Mon 2/24/25 12:37 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Ryan Shea
D PIT
Sun 1/26/25 12:27 AM

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