Anaheim Ducks Top 10 Prospects

2.) Shea Theodore– (Drafted #26 overall 2013 draft ANA)

Anytime you are a first round draft pick in the NHL fans will be looking for you to produce and do big things for your team. Shea Theodore could be just that for the Ducks. He is the only first round pick on the list and with some defensemen getting moved from the Ducks he could be the next and a young stable of defensemen to make the jump to the NHL level.

Theodore has played with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League at the Canadian Junior Level. Theodore played 4 games as a 15 year old and since then has blossomed at the junior level. Over the next three seasons Theodore played 210 games for Seattle and tallied 164 points. As a defenseman those numbers are off the charts. In the 13-14’ season Theodore ranked first among all defensemen in points with 79, and ranked ninth in the WHL with 57 assists.

With offensive numbers like that from a defenseman it was easy to see why Theodore was a first round pick. However his defensive side took a hit. Prior to this season Theodore finished with a +/- had seasons of -36 and -24. That has changed as he finished this season with a +19 along with his career high 79 points.

Theodore signed a 3-year entry level deal following Seattle’s season and played in 8 games for Norfolk, (4 regular season, 4 Playoff) though scoreless in his regular season contests Theodore would pick up a goal and 2 assists in the post season. Theodore could find himself in the same situation as Kerdiles where the great play of other youngsters like Sami Vatanen and Hampus Lindholm could keep him in the AHL all next season.

Theodore is power -play quarterback and has a great shot from the point. Those two things are something the Ducks need so don’t be surprised by a call-up if injuries arise. If Theodore can continue to produce points as well as continue his solid plus minus the Ducks may have a star top 4 defensemen.