Ryan Shea — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Shea is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Shea has 6 goals, 29 assists and 35 points in 80 games, worth 6.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ryan Shea is emerging as a significant offensive defenseman for the Oilers, currently enjoying a career-best season. In 80 games, he has posted 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points, contributing to a robust 6.0 GAR.
His primary value stems from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +5.3 GAR. This strong performance highlights his ability to generate offense from the blueline, making him a key contributor in his third NHL season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 121 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 6 | 29 | 35 | +30 | 22 | 72 | 8.3% | 18:52 | 46.3% | 4.3 | 0.6 | 6.4 | 1.15 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 6.4 |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Shea has been worth 6.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.4 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 6.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan Shea's WAR this season?
Ryan Shea has been worth about 1.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Shea have this season?
Ryan Shea has 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points in 80 games this season.
Is Ryan Shea a good defenseman?
Ryan Shea ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan Shea's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Shea has accumulated 5.3 career GAR and 41 points.
When was Ryan Shea drafted?
Ryan Shea was drafted in 2015 — Round 4, Pick 121 — CHI.