The Pittsburgh Penguins are ready for games in back-to-back night to cap off 2023, but not without the recall of a first-year defenseman.
Prior to puck drop against the St. Louis Blues, the Penguins have recalled defenseman Ryan Shea from the AHL.
The Penguins have recalled defenseman Ryan Shea from the @WBSPenguins. pic.twitter.com/WsBP7auYaq
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 30, 2023
Shea is in his first season with the organization after signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in during free agency.
Out of training camp, Shea earned a spot on the Penguins’ roster, and made his NHL debut shortly after opening night, but after 22 games played, he was placed on waivers and sent to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
In 22 NHL games, Shea did not record a point and was a minus-two while averaging 12:28 of ice time.
During his time with the WBS Penguins, Shea played in four games without a point.
No further announcement was made clarifying why the Penguins made this move or if Shea will be back in the lineup against the Blues.
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