Golden Knights Secure Shea Theodore with Seven-Year Extension

The defenseman becomes the highest-paid player on the team with a $51.975 million deal.

Theodore's contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights is valued at an average annual salary of $7.425 million.
Despite injury concerns, Theodore remains a key player, leading Vegas defensemen with 296 career points.
The extension prevents Theodore from entering free agency next offseason, where he was expected to be highly sought after.
Theodore's signing comes after the team acquired and extended Noah Hanifin, creating a formidable defensive trio.
With this deal, the Golden Knights commit $23.575 million annually to their top three defensemen, impacting future roster decisions.