The native of Canada was selected with the 21st overall selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. Sheahan experienced numerous ups and downs during his underwhelming tenure with the Red Wings.
The 27-year-old center posted a career high in points with 36 during the 2014-15 season with the Wings, following a career high in goals with 14 during the 2015-16 campaign.
The Canadian native was relatively inconsistent as a member of the Red Wings and largely underperformed his expectations as a former first-round draft pick.
The 2016-17 season was a historically egregious one for Riley Sheahan.