Shea Theodore Contract & Salary

Last Modified Apr 11, 2025 18:46 GMT
Shea Theodore Contract & Salary
Shea Theodore during NHL 4 Nations Face-Off - Canada v Sweden

Shea Theodore plays for the Vegas Golden Knights as of April 2025. He was originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Theodore made his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks in 2015 and scored his first goal in 2016. He was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft.

He signed a seven-year, $36.4 million contract with the Golden Knights in 2018. In 2019, he underwent surgery for testicular cancer but returned to play. Theodore helped the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup in 2023. On October 24, 2024, he signed a seven-year extension, keeping him in Vegas through the 2031–32 season.

Shea Theodore's contract

Theodore is under a seven-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights worth $36,400,000, as per Spotrac. This deal guaranteed him the full amount and provided him with an average annual salary of $5,200,000. In the 2024-25 season, which is the final year of his contract, he is set to earn a base salary of $5,200,000 while carrying the same cap hit. After the contract ends, Theodore will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

SeasonAgeCap HitCash EarnedCumulative Cash
2018-201923$5,200,000$5,200,000$5,200,000
2019-202024$5,200,000$5,200,000$10,400,000
2020-202125$5,200,000$5,200,000$15,600,000
2021-202226$5,200,000$5,200,000$20,800,000
2022-202327$5,200,000$5,200,000$26,000,000
2023-202428$5,200,000$5,200,000$31,200,000
2024-202529$5,200,000$5,200,000$36,400,000

As to Spotrac, Shea Theodore has signed an upcoming seven-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights worth $51,975,000, including a $30,875,000 signing bonus. The contract is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $7,425,000. Theodore will remain under contract until the 2031–2032 season, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA).

Shea Theodore's contract breakdown

Shea Theodore will receive a base salary of $8,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $5,200,000 for the 2024-25 season. His contract runs through the 2024-25 season, after which he is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2025-2630$7,425,000$9,500,000$9,500,000
2026-2731$7,425,000$9,500,000$19,000,000
2027-2832$7,425,000$8,600,000$27,600,000
2028-2933$7,425,000$7,275,000$34,875,000
2029-3034$7,425,000$5,700,000$40,575,000
2030-3135$7,425,000$5,700,000$46,275,000
2031-3236$7,425,000$5,700,000$51,975,000
2032-3337UFA

Shea Theodore's salary: How much is Shea Theodore getting paid?

Shea Theodore's average annual salary is $5.2 million, as per Spotrac. For the 2024-2025 season, Theodore will earn a base salary of $5.2 million, which is also his cap hit.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25$5,200,000 -$5,200,000 -$5,200,000

Read More: Shea Theodore's Family

How much does Shea Theodore make in a minute?

Shea Theodore earns approximately $9.89 per minute, based on his $5,200,000 annual salary.

Shea Theodore's career earnings

Shea Theodore Contract & Salary
Shea Theodore during 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off - Media Day

As of April 2025, Shea Theodore has earned a total of $39,230,664 over his NHL career, as per Spotrac. These earnings include his initial entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks and his seven-year, $36.4 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.

YearCash Cumulative
2014$240,664
2015$1,165,664
2016$1,998,164
2017$2,830,664
2018$8,030,664
2019$13,230,664
2020$18,430,664
2021$23,630,664
2022$28,830,664
2023$34,030,664
2024$39,230,664
Total$39,230,664

How much of Shea Theodore’s contract is guaranteed?

Shea Theodore’s entire $36.4 million contract is guaranteed, as per Spotrac. This means he is assured of receiving the full amount of the contract over seven years, regardless of performance or injury, as long as he remains under the terms of the agreement.

What are the terms of Shea Theodore’s contract?

Shea Theodore’s contract is a seven-year deal worth $36.4 million with an average annual salary of $5.2 million. The entire amount is guaranteed. His contract also has a five-team no-trade list for the 2023-2024 season, which means Theodore can specify five teams he cannot be traded to during this period, as per Spotrac.

Shea Theodore's contract history

Shea Theodore is under a seven-year $36.4 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, signed in 2018. The contract guarantees him the full amount, with an average annual salary of $5.2 million as per Spotrac.

Theodore’s upcoming seven-year, $51.975 million contract extension with the Golden Knights will begin in the 2025–2026 season. This deal includes a $30.875 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $7.425 million as per Spotrac.

Shea Theodore began his NHL career with a rookie contract signed with the Anaheim Ducks, covering the years 2013 to 2017. This contract was for three years and was valued at $2,775,000, with an average annual salary of $925,000 and a signing bonus of $277,500. At the end of this contract, he became a restricted free agent in 2018, as per Spotrac. Read More: Shea Theodore's Wife

FAQs on Shea Theodore

A. Shea Theodore is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall.

A. Shea Theodore weighs 195 pounds (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb).

A. Shea Theodore started his professional career in 2014.

A. Shea Theodore represents Canada in international competitions.

A. Shea Theodore won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.

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