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Stan Bowman is in his third season as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers his tenure has been a mixed bag overall. The Oilers have made a Stanley Cup Finals appearance during his reign but have seen some ups and downs aside from that.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

The Oilers Have Found a Winning Formula, but There’s a Big Catch

The Edmonton Oilers are the last team in the league without a regulation loss at 4-0-1, and everybody has a theory. Babcock’s structure, better health, a fresh energy in the room.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 11

Ryan Shea is quietly delivering for the Oilers

Four straight wins have given Edmonton Oilers fans plenty to be optimistic about, even if it hasn’t always been pretty. Between offensive outbursts and record-breaking performances, defensive lapses, and injuries, there’s been no shortage of stories to follow.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 21

Ryan Shea’s strong Oilers debut, in sync with the top unit, comes as no surprise

Doesn’t it feel good to watch Edmonton Oilers hockey again, even if it’s only pre-season? In Saturday’s 5-2 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Jets, Oilers’ off-season addition Ryan Shea made a big impact on the blue line, recording three points and earning the game’s first-star honours.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Ryan Shea shocks day one: Oilers’ new $4M defender opens camp on the top pairing

When the Oilers finally moved on from Darnell Nurse this summer, the immediate question was simple: what now? Edmonton wasted no time answering it. With

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17

Oilers bold predictions: Ryan Shea earns a top-four role over Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for life without Darnell Nurse on the blue line, and that means there’s a spot open in the top four next to Connor Murphy on the second pairing.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Ryan Shea

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player previewed was Connor Murphy, and now we turn our attention to the newest member of the defence core.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 17

Who should be the Edmonton Oilers’ 6th defenceman?

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026-27 season with five defencemen firmly locked into opening‑night roles: Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Connor Murphy, Jake Walman, and Ryan Shea.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

In the 2025–26 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was on-ice for 3.6 goals allowed per hour at 5-on-5. Among all defencemen with a minimum of 500 minutes played, that rate ranks dead last.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 8

Who is Ryan Shea? 5 little-known facts about the Oilers’ defenceman

The Edmonton Oilers strengthened the left side of their blue line on the first day of free agency, signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 7

Was Ryan Shea’s strong 2025-26 sustainble or lucky? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 6)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Ryan Shea’s Bargain Deal with Oilers Puts Him in Elite Value Company

Ryan Shea quietly put together one of the best bargain seasons of any NHL defenseman last year, and the Edmonton Oilers made sure they were the ones to cash in on it.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 10

Shea excited about joining Oilers: ‘This is a whole different animal’

Ryan Shea established himself as an NHL player after last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He can log minutes and play a role in team success on a nightly basis.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

What the Edmonton Oilers should expect from Ryan Shea

Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the floodgates opened, and with his $9.25 million cap hit cleared, the Edmonton Oilers made their biggest move on day one of free agency by signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 2

How Ryan Shea will reshape the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

This year’s NHL Free Agency day was a busy one for the Edmonton Oilers, as it saw the team significantly restructure the outline of their back end. The

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Contract for Ryan Shea

The Edmonton Oilers made their first splash in free agency yesterday, signing defenseman Ryan Shea to a five-year deal, worth $4 million annually. The signing came shortly after the team announced that they had traded Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Joining a new team is never easy, nor does it guarantee success or failure. In the past year, we've watched extreme ends of both spectrums. So what signings and trades have the potential to be the best fits so far? On pure value, there are few deals more likely to hit than the diminutive Norwegian's newfound marriage with Los Angeles.

Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski seem to have worked out their issues

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

What signing veteran wing Viktor Arvidsson means for Red Wings

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers sign Ryan Shea to five-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with unrestricted free agent defenseman Ryan Shea, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Penguins Have an Interesting Decision to Make on Ryan Shea

The Pittsburgh Penguins were full of positive surprises this season. Eighteen-year-old Ben Kindel had a breakout rookie campaign; the team got strong performances from Evgeni Malkin, Anthony Mantha, Justin Brazeau, and Egor Chinakhov; and Pittsburgh made the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Porter Martone continues incredible start with second Stanley Cup Playoff goal

Flyers' Porter Martone continues incredible career start with second Stanley Cup Playoff goal

Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone can't legally buy a beer, and at the rate he's going, he'll never have to. Based on his incredible NHL career start, which continued Monday, he'll have a line of people in Philadelphia ready to pick up his tab.

Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Flyers emerge with win over Penguins in opening tussle of playoff series

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 10

Penguins players kept receipts before making magical run to playoffs

It turns out Pittsburgh players were quite aware that many predicted months ago that the club would be near or in the basement of the overall league standings by the time the second Friday of April arrived.

Crosby opens up about Penguins ending frustrating postseason drought

Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin

Making an impact, John Carlson accomplishes career first with Ducks

Stars hope top defenseman will be back in time for playoffs

Stan Bowman offers injury update on four key Oilers

Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Ryan Shea Aiming For Extension With Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the more impressive teams of the 2025-26 season, currently in a strong position as the No. 2 team in the Metropolitan Division, a real bounce-back from last season, when they finished in seventh place.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Ryan Shea Is Going To Get A Big Raise This Summer

Saying that Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea is having a career year would be a massive understatement. The 28-year-old has two goals and 14 assists in 41 games, is a +15, and averages over 19 minutes a night.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 7, 2025

Penguins Reward D Ryan Shea With Contract Extension

It a move that could get overshadowed with other NHL trade deadline maneuverings, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday evening that they have signed defenseman Ryan Shea to a one-year contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 18, 2024

Pittsburgh Penguins place defenseman Ryan Shea on waivers

According to CapFriendly, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Ryan Shea on waivers on Thursday. Shea played 31 games for the Penguins this season, tallying one goal and finishing with a plus-1 rating and six penalty minutes. The 27-year-old defenseman has played most of his four-year professional career in the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 18, 2023

Penguins Waive Ryan Shea, Clear Roster & Cap Space

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Ryan Shea on waivers Monday. Coach Mike Sullivan said Monday morning that Rickard Rackell, who is on LTIR, Chad Ruhwedel and Noel Aciari were game-time decisions when the Penguins host the Minnesota Wild.