Riley Sheahan

Age 31 Dec 7, 1991
St. Catharines CAN
Center shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
214 lbs 97 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2019
Agent Ritchie Winter
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 21
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Detroit Red Wings logo
  • No contract for upcoming season.
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  • Career Earnings: $13,905,000

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Transaction History
Dec 1, 2022 Riley Sheahan | Sheahan has inked a contract with EHC Biel-Bienne in Switzerland, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
Nov 27, 2022 Riley Sheahan | Sheahan was placed on unconditional waivers Sunday with the intent to terminate his contract, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Nov 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan was assigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday.
Oct 30, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan was put on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Oct 18, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (undisclosed) isn't listed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Oct 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (undisclosed) is expected to begin the season on injured reserve, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Oct 7, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (muscular) is not at practice Friday, per Sabres beat writer Joe Yerdon.
Aug 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.
May 1, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Apr 29, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan recorded an assist in Friday's 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Apr 26, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan provided an assist and fired two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Apr 24, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Apr 7, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan notched an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 5, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan produced an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Feb 24, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan logged a shorthanded assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.
Feb 22, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.
Feb 21, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan produced a shorthanded assist in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 11, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan put up an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Jan 23, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan recorded an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
Jan 18, 2022 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan notched an assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Dec 20, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (not injury related) was back on the ice Monday after clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.
Dec 11, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
Dec 3, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan produced an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Nov 27, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan was recalled by the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.
Nov 14, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan cleared waivers Sunday and has been reassigned to AHL Charlotte.
Nov 13, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan was waived by Seattle on Saturday.
Nov 11, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan produced an assist in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 29, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Oct 19, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Sep 1, 2021 Seattle Kraken | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan inked a one-year, $850,000 contract with Seattle on Wednesday.
May 6, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan produced an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Apr 24, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan tallied an assist in Friday's win over the Boston Bruins.
Apr 18, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (upper body) had three shots and was plus-1 while winning seven of 10 faceoffs in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Apr 18, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (upper body) will play in Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Apr 17, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (upper body) is still considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh, NHL.com reports.
Apr 15, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan won't play Thursday against the Washington Capitals due to an undisclosed injury, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Apr 13, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (undisclosed) did not play in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Boston Bruins, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Apr 1, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan delivered an assist Wednesday in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Mar 23, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan tallied an assist in Monday's defeat to the New York Rangers.
Mar 9, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jan 22, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan (face) will be in the lineup for Friday's tilt with Washington.
Jan 19, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan went to the locker room in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers after taking a puck to the face, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 19, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan picked up an assist in Monday's victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jan 8, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan agreed to terms on a one-year, $700,000 deal with Buffalo on Friday.
Dec 29, 2020 Buffalo Sabres | Riley Sheahan | Sheahan will attend Buffalo's training camp on a professional tryout offer.
Oct 8, 2019 Edmonton Oilers | Activated C Riley Sheahan from injured reserve.
Sep 5, 2019 Edmonton Oilers | Signed C Riley Sheahan to a one-year, $900,000 contract.
Feb 1, 2019 Pittsburgh Penguins | Acquired C Nick Bjugstad and C Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers for C Derick Brassard, LW Riley Sheahan, a 2019 second-round draft pick and two 2019 fourth-round draft picks.
Jun 27, 2018 Pittsburgh Penguins | Re-signed C Riley Sheahan to a one-year, $2.1 million contract.
Oct 21, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins | Acquired C Riley Sheahan and a 2018 fifth-round draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings for LW Scott Wilson and a 2018 third-round draft pick.
Jun 15, 2016 Detroit Red Wings | Signed C Riley Sheahan to a two-year, $4.15 million contract extension.
Jul 1, 2014 Detroit Red Wings | Signed C Riley Sheahan to a two-tear contract.
Feb 19, 2014 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled C Riley Sheahan from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Feb 10, 2014 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Riley Sheahan to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jan 10, 2014 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled C Riley Sheahan from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Dec 16, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled C Riley Sheahan from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 23, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Riley Sheahan to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Apr 8, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Riley Sheahan to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Apr 6, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled C Riley Sheahan from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 15, 2012 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Riley Sheahan to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Apr 5, 2012 Detroit Red Wings | (Riley Sheahan) has been signed to an three-year entry-level contract.
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2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Riley Sheahan		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres logo 2 0 0 0 -2 4 16 51.90 7.90 45.80 -10.10
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2006-2007 St. Catharines Falcons U16 AAA SCTA U16 46 33 42 75 80
2007-2008 St. Catharines Falcons GHL 45 22 39 61 39 Playoffs 16 5 10 15 0
2008-2009 St. Catharines Falcons GOJHL 40 27 46 73 55 Playoffs 11 8 5 13 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Univ. of Notre Dame NCAA 37 6 11 17 22
2010-2011 Univ. of Notre Dame NCAA 40 5 17 22 28
2011-2012 Univ. of Notre Dame NCAA 37 9 16 25 24
2011-2012 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 7 1 1 2 0
2011-2012 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1 0 0 0 4 6 68.02 13.30 39.56 -7.80 0.00 0.00
2012-2013 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 72 16 20 36 33 Playoffs 24 3 13 16 0
2012-2013 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1 0 0 0 0 7 76.45 30.24 58.73 4.05 0.00 0.00
2013-2014 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 31 8 10 18 12 Playoffs 8 1 4 5 0
2013-2014 Detroit Red Wings NHL 42 9 15 24 6 482 62.22 53.44 1.99 56.11 4.60 0.87 2.24 Playoffs 5 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Detroit Red Wings NHL 79 13 23 36 16 938 50.79 55.33 4.68 55.39 2.08 0.45 1.41 Playoffs 7 2 1 3 0
2015-2016 Detroit Red Wings NHL 81 14 11 25 12 937 43.28 48.93 -0.97 51.59 -0.17 0.58 1.22 Playoffs 5 0 1 1 0
2016-2017 Detroit Red Wings NHL 80 2 11 13 14 935 33.33 44.56 -3.55 45.60 -2.42 0.06 0.64
2017-2018 Detroit Red Wings NHL 8 0 0 0 4 58 50.00 45.41 -4.61 48.11 -3.34 0.00 0.00
2017-2018 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 73 11 21 32 4 867 49.35 48.12 -5.80 49.01 -4.86 0.62 1.80 Playoffs 12 1 2 3 0
2018-2019 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 49 7 2 9 13 503 37.50 45.83 -8.05 43.25 -7.58 0.72 0.83
2018-2019 Florida Panthers NHL 33 2 8 10 4 413 42.86 52.89 5.18 48.75 0.73 0.15 1.31
2019-2020 Edmonton Oilers NHL 66 8 7 15 6 666 31.50 46.60 -3.10 43.90 -4.90 0.45 0.90 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2020-2021 Buffalo Sabres NHL 53 4 9 13 8 565 35.70 44.00 -2.80 44.20 -2.90 0.32 1.17
2021-2022 Seattle Kraken NHL 69 4 13 17 2 675 49.10 52.10 3.40 51.50 0.10 0.36 1.15
2021-2022 Charlotte Checkers AHL 4 1 1 2 0
2022-2023 Rochester Americans AHL 6 0 3 3 2
2022-2023 Buffalo Sabres NHL 2 0 0 0 4 16 51.90 7.90 45.80 -10.10
2022-2023 Biel-Bienne NL 12 3 4 7 2 Playoffs 4 0 1 1 0
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Contract History

Signing Team Buffalo Sabres logo
Signing Date August 11, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ritchie Winter
Standard Contract | 1 Years $950,000 1.15% of cap space
2022-2023
Cap Hit $950,000
UFA
AAV $950,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $950,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $950,000
Minors Salary $375,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Seattle Kraken logo
Signing Date September 1, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ritchie Winter
Standard Contract | 1 Years $850,000 1.04% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $850,000
UFA
AAV $850,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $850,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $850,000
Minors Salary $850,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Buffalo Sabres logo
Signing Date January 8, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ritchie Winter
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 0.86% of cap space
2020-2021
Cap Hit $700,000
UFA
AAV $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $700,000
Minors Salary $700,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Edmonton Oilers logo
Signing Date September 5, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Pat Brisson
Standard Contract | 1 Years $900,000 1.10% of cap space
2019-2020
Cap Hit $900,000
UFA
AAV $900,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $900,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $900,000
Minors Salary $900,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Pittsburgh Penguins logo
Signing Date June 27, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Pat Brisson
Standard Contract | 1 Years $2,100,000 2.64% of cap space
2018-2019
Cap Hit $2,100,000
UFA
AAV $2,100,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $2,100,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $2,100,000
Minors Salary $2,100,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date June 15, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Agent Pat Brisson
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,150,000 2.84% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018
Cap Hit $2,075,000 $2,075,000
UFA
AAV $2,075,000 $2,075,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,875,000 $2,075,000
Signing Bonuses $200,000 $0
Total Salary $2,075,000 $2,075,000
Minors Salary $2,075,000 $2,075,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date July 1, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,900,000 1.38% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016
Cap Hit $950,000 $950,000
RFA
AAV $950,000 $950,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $850,000 $1,050,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $850,000 $1,050,000
Minors Salary $850,000 $1,050,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date April 5, 2012
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,700,000 1.22% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $785,000 $785,000 $785,000
RFA
AAV $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $185,000 $160,000
Base Salary $810,000 $625,000 $650,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $900,000 $715,000 $740,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500 $67,500
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UFA Year