Report: Golden Knights, Theodore still far apart on new deal

The Vegas Golden Knights and restricted free-agent defenseman Shea Theodore remain far apart on a new contract, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Without a deal in place, the 23-year-old hasn't yet reported to the club's training camp.

Theodore joined the Golden Knights via the expansion draft from the Anaheim Ducks, and emerged as an important piece of the blue line while the team marched to a Western Conference title.

In 61 games last season, Theodore chipped in 29 points and averaged more than 20 minutes per night. He's expected to be a key member of the defense once again, especially with Nate Schmidt facing a 20-game suspension for performance-enhancing drug use.

Theodore is the lone player on Vegas' ledger who's currently without a contract, and the club has roughly $9.4 million in available cap space to work with, per Cap Friendly.