A couple points,
Let's eliminate Skjei and Parayko as comps. Both were used regularly on the power play and penalty kill in their last entry-level campaign. Also, both were seen as likely eventual top-pairing defenders, unlike Theodore. That isn't saying Theodore won't become a top-two rearguard, just Skjei and Parayko were regarded as surer bets to reach such a ceiling.
If Skjei and Parayko Were so highly regarded, they would not have fallen as far as the draft as they did. Disagree that they are not equal comparables with Theodore. What is being evaluated is where this defenseman is in comparison to other defenseman’s and his same or similar place throughout the week, and that is what is agent and the player will want.
I expect a 4.5 to $5.25 million deal, length uncertain.
Also I really find the mile of tweets at the bottom of the blog annoying