SHEA THEODORE - Defenseman - 24 - $5.2MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2025-2026
LAST UPDATED 8/28/19
In exchange for Vegas leaving Anaheim's NHL largely roster intact, and in exchange for them taking on Clayton Stoner's bloated contract, the Ducks gave up Shea Theodore to the Golden Knights. While the Ducks were in a very tough position to begin with at that time, they probably really regret giving up Shea Theodore like that. Theodore has blossomed into a defenseman who's mature beyond his years, and a defenseman who can really bring it on both ends of the ice. Theodore is a genuinely great two-way defenseman. He has the size, physicality, and intelligence to make a real defensive impact, so while he probably shouldn't be left to his own devices on a penalty kill he can be a decent crease clearer and a real defensive asset thanks to his mobility. He can facilitate zone exits well and use his mobility to help a team move the puck forward. There's real defensive value there, even if his defensive zone positioning can be inconsistent. Offensively, Theodore is exceptionally skilled. He's a fine playmaker with great vision and puck skills, and can help facilitate and set up a power play unit. He won't quarterback it, and likely won't rise too far above 40 points, but overall Theodore is a safe bet to be a high-30's point defenseman with a great transition game and plus defense. Those components to his game form a formidable package, and altogether Theodore is a good #3 defenseman, who is best optimized on a second pairing with another #3 that has a slight defensive focus to counterbalance his slightly aggressive offensive focus.
In exchange for Vegas leaving Anaheim's NHL largely roster intact, and in exchange for them taking on Clayton Stoner's bloated contract, the Ducks gave up Shea Theodore to the Golden Knights. While the Ducks were in a very tough position to begin with at that time, they probably really regret giving up Shea Theodore like that. Theodore has blossomed into a defenseman who's mature beyond his years, and a defenseman who can really bring it on both ends of the ice. Theodore is a genuinely great two-way defenseman. He has the size, physicality, and intelligence to make a real defensive impact, so while he probably shouldn't be left to his own devices on a penalty kill he can be a decent crease clearer and a real defensive asset thanks to his mobility. He can facilitate zone exits well and use his mobility to help a team move the puck forward. There's real defensive value there, even if his defensive zone positioning can be inconsistent. Offensively, Theodore is exceptionally skilled. He's a fine playmaker with great vision and puck skills, and can help facilitate and set up a power play unit. He won't quarterback it, and likely won't rise too far above 40 points, but overall Theodore is a safe bet to be a high-30's point defenseman with a great transition game and plus defense. Those components to his game form a formidable package, and altogether Theodore is a good #3 defenseman, who is best optimized on a second pairing with another #3 that has a slight defensive focus to counterbalance his slightly aggressive offensive focus.
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