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Shea Theodore

29-Year-Old DefensemanD
Vegas Golden Knights
2024 Stats
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26
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Theodore had topped the 50-point mark only once in his career prior to this past season, but he was rewarded with a seven-year, $51.975 million contract extension shortly after the start of the campaign. The offensive defenseman returned the favor to the Golden Knights by setting new career highs in assists (50) and points (57) across 67 regular-season appearances. Theodore isn’t solely reliant on his power-play role to produce offense -- 38 of his 57 points came at even strength in 2024-25. That alone makes him a reliable blueliner in fantasy, but it’s possible his ceiling has yet to be seen -- the left-shot blueliner has never played a full 82-game season in his 10-year NHL career. If he can stay healthy and retain his spot on the No. 1 power-play unit over Noah Hanifin again, Theodore could reach 60 points for the first time in 2025-26. Read Past Outlooks
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Defenseman
Shoots Left
Height 6'2"
DOB 8/3/1995
Born Aldergrove, Canada
Drafted 1st Rd, #26 Overall in 2013
Signed a seven-year, $51.975 million contract extension with the Golden Knights in October of 2024.
Contributes power-play assist
DVegas Golden Knights
May 6, 2025
Theodore provided a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.
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Theodore's shot was tipped twice, with William Karlsson getting a piece before Mark Stone deflected it in for the opening goal at 2:13 of the first period. Through seven playoff outings, Theodore has five points, four of which have come on the power play. He's added 18 shots, 11 blocks and a minus-4 rating. While he should still be able to make an impact on offense, Theodore will be seeing heavy defensive minutes against the Oilers' top forwards throughout the second round.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    22:00
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:39
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:10
 
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Theodore suited up in only 47 regular-season games during the 2023-24 campaign, accumulating five goals, 37 assists, 105 shots on net and 78 blocked shots. He missed 35 contests after suffering an upper-body injury in late November that required surgery to repair. Still, the 28-year-old Theodore ranked third on the Golden Knights in average ice time per game (22:05) and tied for third in power-play points (15), while also finishing tied for first on the team in assists. Theodore failed to score a point during Vegas' first-round playoff exit against Dallas, indicating that maintaining the same torrid scoring pace in the 2024-25 season is unlikely. Still, the talented blueliner could operate in the 50-60 range, so fantasy managers should not forget about him on draft day.
Theodore had a couple of injuries in 2022-23, which limited him to 55 games, but he was still productive with 41 points (eight goals, 33 assists) when he was healthy in the regular season. He added 13 points in 21 outings as a leader on the blue line during the Golden Knights' march to the Stanley Cup. Theodore is in his prime at 28 years old and should continue to be Vegas' most reliable scorer from the blue line. He's never avoided missing time in a season, but he could push for 55 to 60 points if he can limit his absences to a handful of games in 2023-24. A spot on the Golden Knights' top power-play unit should continue to prop up his scoring numbers, though he's also proven capable at even strength.
Theodore finished last season with a career-best 14 goals and 52 points in 78 games. It was probably a best-case scenario considering the Vegas power play was poor and his time with the man advantage decreased by 36 seconds per game to 2:28. The team will probably improve considering the talent level the Golden Knights possess, but Vegas has another capable PP quarterback in Alex Pietrangelo, so Theodore's fantasy value is going to take a hit if his deployment level remains similar. That said, Theodore is an extremely useful player regardless, although he might be more of a high-end No. 2 fantasy defender as opposed to a true top-tier guy.
Theodore topped 40 points for the second straight year, notching eight goals and 34 assists in 53 games last season. The high-scoring defenseman garnered 15 of his helpers with the man advantage, successfully fending off Alex Pietrangelo for the quarterback role on the top power-play unit. At this point, Theodore is pretty much a household name on the blue line. He should be a lock for 40-to-50 points with a high shot volume and power-play production while also playing a steady enough game to not hurt his plus-minus rating. Whether paired with Alec Martinez (foot) or Brayden McNabb, Theodore will have free reign to act as a de facto fourth forward whenever he's on the ice -- that's music to fantasy managers' ears.
Theodore emerged as an elite offensive defenseman last year, leading Vegas with 19 points in the playoffs after registering a career-high 46 points during the regular season. His performance represented the highest point total by a defenseman in Vegas' franchise history, and the 25-year-old is once again poised to set new highs in 2020-21. Using his speed, agility and shooting ability, he was consistently excellent at creating scoring chances in 2019-20. He was just one of 19 defensemen to score double-digit goals and one of four to register over 200 shots last year. Theodore possesses tremendous upside on offense, falling just short of the elite tier if only because of his inexperience. He should be considered a top-15 option at his position heading into this year's drafts.
Theodore is entering his prime as a mobile power-play quarterback with all the right physical tools. Last season was his second with the Golden Knights, and the B.C. native showed plenty of maturity en route to career highs in goals (12), assists (25) and shots (202) through 79 contests. The burgeoning left-shot defenseman must continue performing at a high level to justify the seven-year, $36.4 million contract that GM George McPhee bestowed upon him ahead of the 2018-19 campaign. Fortunately, there's plenty of cohesion between Theodore and top-pairing cohort Nate Schmidt, who is also bound by a long-term contract with the young Vegas franchise. Using a first-round draft pick on Theodore would be a reach in shallow leagues, though he appears to be only a small step away from the elite class of fantasy blueliners.
Rated as a top prospect in the 2013 draft, Theodore's NHL career to date has been interesting to say the least. After failing to impress in limited action with the Ducks, the young blueliner was dealt by Anaheim to the Golden Knights at the expansion draft in order for the Ducks to keep Josh Manson and ensure Vegas selected Clayton Stoner. It took some time, but Theodore became a valuable contributor on the Golden Knights' blue line, finishing the regular season with 29 points and supplying offensive production during the team's Stanley Cup run. Theodore has plenty of upside and will likely be a part of a star-studded first power-play unit that includes William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault, making him a prime candidate for a breakout campaign. He's yet to play a full 82-game season, so a full-time position on the Vegas blue line should do wonders for his fantasy value.
Theodore logged just nine points in 34 games with the Ducks last year, but the 2013 first-rounder has plenty of untapped offensive potential. The lack of an established pecking order in Vegas certainly plays into Theodore’s hands, as he'll be in the mix for a first or second-pairing spot that would have been tough to obtain on Anaheim’s stacked blue line. He’s also the favorite to operate as the point man on the top power-play unit after excelling to the tune of 57 points in 76 games over the past two seasons with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. Theodore’s a low-risk, high-reward option at his current draft price.
Theodore, a first-round selection by the Ducks in 2013, may be among the most offensively-gifted blueliners in the non-professional ranks. The 19-year-old tallied an astounding 22 goals and 57 assists in 70 games for the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds in 2013-14, making him a promising asset in dynasty formats. He still needs some further refinement in his own zone, but even if he never develops into a shutdown defender, his scoring ability would likely still make him an above-average fantasy option. Theodore will be sidelined for the start of the upcoming season due to an elbow sprain, but it shouldn’t be long before he starts making an impact again for the Thunderbirds.
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Two-point effort Thursday
DVegas Golden Knights
May 2, 2025
Theodore scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist Thursday in the Golden Knights' 3-2 win over the Wild in Game 6 of their first-round series.
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Opens scoring on power play
DVegas Golden Knights
April 27, 2025
Theodore scored a power-play goal on six shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 4.
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Pockets power-play helper
DVegas Golden Knights
April 20, 2025
Theodore notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Wild in Game 1.
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Dishes pair of assists
DVegas Golden Knights
April 16, 2025
Theodore logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
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Grabs helper in win
DVegas Golden Knights
April 12, 2025
Theodore logged an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.
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Pops up in Eichel talks
DVegas Golden Knights
October 29, 2021
Vegas' recent contract extensions for fellow defensemen Zach Whitecloud and Ben Hutton have Jesse Granger of The Athletic speculating that the Golden Knights are getting ready to move Theodore out as part of a package for injured Sabres star Jack Eichel.
ANALYSIS
Vegas is considered a front-runner in the ongoing Eichel sweepstakes since the team's largest weakness is at the center position, but you have to give to get, and the 26-year-old Theodore could be an attractive piece for a Sabres team that has its eye on the future but would like to build on its strong start this season. Theodore has developed into one of the league's most productive offensive blueliners, coming off consecutive campaigns with at least 42 points, and Granger reasons that Whitecloud could slide up the lineup to fill in for Theodore in the event of a trade, while Hutton could enter the lineup in a third-pairing role previously occupied by Whitecloud.
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