Ryan Shea — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Shea is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Ryan Shea has 5 points (1 goals, 4 assists) in 16 games, a 26-point pace over 84 games. He is 9th on the Edmonton Oilers in scoring. All 5 came at even strength. He is averaging 23:18 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Ryan Shea is a defenseman in his prime whose role is expanding. A fourth-round pick, he plays second-pair minutes and contributes as an effective penalty killer. He finishes scoring chances better than they suggest and maintains discipline, staying out of the penalty box.
While his overall impact remains modest, Shea is growing into a bigger role. His offensive game is limited by his reluctance to shoot, but his defensive reliability and penalty-killing prowess are key to his contributions.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Born | February 11, 1997 (age 29) in Milton, United States |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 121 — CHI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +0 | 2 | 11 | 9.1% | 23:18 | 45.1% | 0.9 | 0.3 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | -0.0 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 55th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:18 | 11 | 9.1% | 1 | 3 | 0.31 | 0.9 | 0.14 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1.0 |
| 2025-26 | 80 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 5.5 |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ryan Shea has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.5 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Shea's GAR this season?
Ryan Shea has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ryan Shea's WAR this season?
Ryan Shea has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Shea have this season?
Ryan Shea has 1 goals and 4 assists for 5 points in 16 games this season.
Is Ryan Shea a good defenseman?
Ryan Shea ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ryan Shea's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Shea has accumulated 3.0 career GAR and 46 points.
How tall is Ryan Shea, and how much does he weigh?
Ryan Shea is 6'1" tall and weighs 200 lb. Born February 11, 1997 (age 29) in Milton, United States.
How does Ryan Shea score across situations in 2026-27?
Ryan Shea has 5 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Ryan Shea's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Ryan Shea has scored on 9.1% of 11 shots in 2026-27.