Ryan Shea

Ryan Shea

28-Year-Old DefensemanD
Pittsburgh Penguins
2025 Fantasy Outlook
With Pittsburgh struggling defensively, Shea got an opportunity to grow into a larger role in 2024-25. He was largely overmatched early in the season, picking up just two assists with a minus-7 rating over 22 appearances through the end of January. He finished the year stronger, earning three points in his last 17 outings while adding a viable minus-2 rating. There's no guarantee the 28-year-old will be a regular in 2025-26, especially if a prospect like Owen Pickering steps up. Shea likely won't contribute enough in any category to make a big impact in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Penguins in March of 2025.
Distributes three helpers
DPittsburgh Penguins
December 28, 2025
Shea logged three assists, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-5 rating in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.
ANALYSIS
Shea matched his offensive output from the last 14 games combined. He helped out on goals by Anthony Mantha, Bryan Rust and Justin Brazeau in this blowout win. Shea was a top-four regular earlier in the season, but Brett Kulak's arrival via trade from the Oilers has eaten into Shea's minutes. This is still a career year for Shea, who has two goals, 14 helpers, 32 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-14 rating over 37 appearances.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    16:44
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:03
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:40
 
Ice Time
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Short-Handed
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12:37
0:02
1:07
2024–25
16:44
0:03
1:40
2025–26
18:58
0:05
2:08
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Heading into training camp, Shea was likely viewed as a long shot to make the Penguins; Opening Night roster, especially with the emergence of Harrison Brunicke. Instead, the 27-year-old Shea will be with the team when it kicks off the season against the Rangers on Oct. 9. Even with a spot on the roster, Shea could struggle for regular minutes, likely serving as the seventh defenseman. Even if he does play, he probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in terms of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
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Contributes two helpers
DPittsburgh Penguins
November 27, 2025
Shea logged two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.
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Two points in win Thursday
DPittsburgh Penguins
October 31, 2025
Shea recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.
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Tallies in shootout loss
DPittsburgh Penguins
October 26, 2025
Shea scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
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Contributes two helpers
DPittsburgh Penguins
October 14, 2025
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.
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Collects assist in opener
DPittsburgh Penguins
October 7, 2025
Shea recorded an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
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Could receive extension
DPittsburgh Penguins
January 20, 2026
Shea might be a player the Penguins try to sign to a contract extension before July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Shea may not be the flashiest defenseman on the roster, but the 28-year-old has turned into a reliable third-pairing player while chipping in two goals and 14 assists in 48 games this year. Perhaps more importantly, Shea is averaging 2:08 of ice time with the penalty kill, a role that could increase while Erik Karlsson is sidelined due to a lower-body injury.
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