The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Shea Theodore to a mega-7-year, $7.425 million AAV contract extension.

The contract keeps Theodore with the Golden Knights through the 2031-32 season and pays him a total of $51,975,000. The 29-year-old is in his eighth season with the Golden Knights and is off to a good start, scoring a goal and seven points in his first six games.

Theodore is the franchise leader in goals, assists and points among defensemen, scoring 67 goals and 229 assists for 296 points in 496 games.

The original maverick is one of the best offensive defensemen in the NHL and has played alongside Noah Hanifin, Alex Pietrangelo and Zach Whitecloud for several years.

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Many insiders and fans believed that there was a possibility that Theodore had been moved this past offseason. Once Jonathan Marchessault and Chandler Stephenson came in, it increased the likelihood that Theodore would re-sign with the Golden Knights.

The organization prides itself on being one of the best defensive teams and having one of the best blue lines in the NHL, and Theodore plays a crucial role. The deal reflects the great relationship the Golden Knights and Theodore have had.

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