Confirmed Signing with Link: [VGK] D Shea Theodore signs extension with the Golden Knights (7 years, $7.425M AAV)

[DJJones]

Great deal in today's market. He could've fetched around 8.5-8.7, maybe even 9 to a team desperate enough for a guy like him.

Feels like all the 30 year old defensemen are taking close to the same contract lately

 

[HanSolo]

Feels like all the 30 year old defensemen are taking close to the same contract lately

He got unlucky missing out on the craziness started by the Seth Jones contract. Which, in Nevada would be worth a lot more considering no income tax. No doubt helped them with this contract.

 

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849557292468908449

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Wow, that’s a really good deal. For the amount of offense he puts up he could have gotten more on the open market so it’s nice to see him take a team friendly deal

 

[AvatarAang]

This contract is so good that Vegas will be able to trade Theodore in a package to acquire the next available star player

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Couldn't get the extra $75k per year. Fire the agent.

 

[Michoulicious]

He's really often injured

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Just had a baby somewhat recently and is starting a family… must be estatic knowing he gets to stay put

TSN is talking about how much of a bargain it is cause he could easily use Nurse, Petro etc etc as comparables for what he wants

Raising a baby in vegas? Buddy will be smoking Marlboros with a gambling addiction by 12.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Definitely a player that could have got 9x7 on the open market.

It's not even a 8 year deal still 7 years.

 

[Bizz]

Great news for the rest of the NHL.

 

[crowi]

I really miss losing him in the expansion draft because Murray had given Bieksa NMC.

 

[Bizz]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849557292468908449

Why bother. It's not like the Salary Cap ever applied to this franchise.

 

[Shocker]

Where's the guy saying he won't get 7 years because he's 30?

 

[Hale The Villain]

I'm not the biggest fan of Theodore, but this is a fair deal for both sides.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Really good deal

Thought he could’ve gotten 8-9 on the open market

 

[thekernel]

Silly of me to think he'd be priced out of Vegas. Quite the team friendly AAV

Really puts guys like Jones and Nurse into perspective LOL

 

[kerrabria]

I assume he has a full NTC.
Does Hertl still have his trade protection? Or did he lose that when he was moved? If he does, then it's only Karlsson and Barbashev remaining with significant cap hits and limited trade protection.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Can't help but think they're paying a lot for a post peak player here. Like the player but unsure if he'll have a great aging curve, especially with all the injuries.

At least that AAV is manageable.

 

[Armourboy]

Hope he got a full NMC in that deal.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Damn it, was very down for Montreal to move Matheson and throw money at Theodore this summer

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Can't help but think they're paying a lot for a post peak player here. Like the player but unsure if he'll have a great aging curve, especially with all the injuries.

At least that AAV is manageable.

I think that if you look at the age of their core, that is going to be less of a concern. 4 years from now, they may have multiple stars aged out.

That doesn't mean they couldn't retool on the fly, but I think the next 3-4 seasons for them are a lot more important than the 3-4 that come after.

Hope he got a full NMC in that deal.

 

[VivaLasVegas]

This contract is so good that Vegas will be able to trade Theodore in a package to acquire the next available star player

Kelly McCrimmon has entered the chat.

 

[David71]

damn was down if vancouver found a way to aquire theodore to play on the 2nd pairing.

 

[Regal]

Can't help but think they're paying a lot for a post peak player here. Like the player but unsure if he'll have a great aging curve, especially with all the injuries.

At least that AAV is manageable.

I think with the way salaries are exploding the aging curve is factored in here as well. He should probably be getting 9+ on his current level of play. And they’ll probably be trending down as a team in the back half of this deal anyway.