The Detroit Red Wings have been an impressive hockey club thus far in 2014-15, and they have received contributions for the majority of the roster. Although there have been multiple players that have stood out, one that has really distinguished himself is Riley Sheahan.
Sheahan was drafted in 2010 from the University of Notre Dame, and this is the first season in which the young pivot is showing what type of player he could develop into. Last season as a 22-year-old, Sheahan appeared in 42 games and put up decent numbers.
Thus far he has played in 31 games, and in 11 fewer games he is within striking distance of his previous bests. The 6'3", 222-pound center has seven goals and nine assists for 16 points, and he is averaging an additional 19 seconds of ice time per game. Early on the Wings were without Stephen Weiss, and later on they were shorthanded because of an injury to Pavel Datsyuk.
Without two top-six centers someone had to step up, and that player was Sheahan. Part of the reason Sheahan has thrived is because he is a really talented young player, and the other part is that he is mentally ready for the challen ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
Riley Sheahan Has Been a Pleasant Surprise Thus Far for Red Wings in 2014-15
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