Shea Theodore is showing he's worth every penny of his new extension
The focus of the offensive output has been on players such as Tomas Hertl, Stone, and Eichel. These forwards have done an excellent job creating scoring opportunities for the Vegas Golden Knights, whether it's fluid passing or pouncing on rebounds on the power play.
However, Theodore deserves some recognition for his contributions. Aside from quarterbacking the man advantage, he's also been an excellent running mate for the Golden Knights. He's scored 12 assists in 15 games, making him valuable to the attack.
That included two assists in Wednesday's game against his former team, the Anaheim Ducks. On that Hertl goal, he sets up Eichel near the point for a shot, which careens off Lukas Dostal towards Hertl. The Czech forward pounces on the loose puck for the lead. Theodore knows Hertl will cut in front of the net for the rebound, setting up Eichel for a scoring opportunity.
Small things like this are why Theodore earned a seven-year contract extension worth $51.975 million. He acts as a terrific complimentary player on the attack. That includes seeing how defenders set up and act, responding in kind. Expect more offensive fireworks from the blue-liner in the future.