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Golden Knights Sign Original Misfit Shea Theodore to 7-Year, $51.975M Extension at $7.425M AAV

Oct 24, 2024, 09:06 PM

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Shea Theodore, an Original Misfit, to a seven-year contract extension with an average annual value of $7.425 million, totaling $51.975 million. The deal includes significant signing bonuses and a no-trade clause for the first five years, securing Theodore's position with the team through the 2031-2032 season when he will be 37 years old. This extension makes Theodore the highest-paid player on the team and solidifies one of the best defensive corps in the NHL. He joins fellow defensemen Alex Pietrangelo, who has an AAV of $8.8 million, and Noah Hanifin at $7.35 million. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon praised Theodore's instrumental role in the organization's success, citing his skating ability and skill set as reasons he will remain an elite defenseman for a long time.