Jose Theodore

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BIOGRAPHY

BORN: Laval, Quebec, September 13, 1976.
HEIGHT: 5'11"
WEIGHT: 179-185 lbs.
UNIFORM #: 60 (Montreal, Colorado, Washington, Lake Erie).
CATCHES: Right
JUNIOR TEAM: St-Jean Lynx QMJHL / Hull Olympiques QMJHL

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Name pronounced JO-zhay THEE-uh-dohr. (NOTE: through 2000-01, Theodore's last name was incorrectly pronounced TAY-uh-dohr by most media.)

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"There are those who believe Theodore should be playing in the NHL now after he recorded Montreal's only victory against the New Jersey Devils in the opening round of last season's playoffs. But the organization would rather see him accumulating some mileage with the Fredericton Canadiens than sitting on the bench in Montreal. Theodore handles the pressure well and has a good temperament for a goalie - two characteristics that will come in handy in Montreal. He's self-confident and sound technically although, at 5-foot-11 and 179 pounds, isn't that big and must work harder on covering his angles better." (Herb Zurkowsky, The Hockey News Future Watch 1998)

"Theodore has come to the Canadiens' rescue in each of the last two playoff seasons, but struggled at the NHL level this season. With veteran goalie Jeff Hackett getting most of the work in Montreal, Theodore has spent most of the year in the minors. Although he isn't big at 5-foot-11 and 182 pounds, he makes up for it with his quickness and mental resilience. Theodore wants to win badly and places enormous pressure on himself instead of simply worrying about stopping the puck." (Herb Zurkowsky, The Hockey News Future Watch 1999)

"Became Montreal's goalie of the future when Thibault was traded. Needs work. His save percentage was a horrible .877 last year and his record 4-12. A reflex goaltender who has a lot of confidence in his game. Will remain Montreal's goalie of the future unless Mathieu Garon steals the job away from him. This year is a key one on the learning curve for Theodore. He'll learn from Hackett and will have to continue to improve or he will be the third stringer behind Garon." (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 84)

"Though he only played 30 games, Theodore certainly made some noise last season. Aside from an excellent goals-against average and save percentage, the young goaltender recorded five shutouts. While he did accept his role as a backup last season, the meter is running as far as he's concerned. Theodore is poised to become the next brilliant NHL goalkeeper to come from the Quebec junior ranks. However, he faces the daunting task of beating out an established netminder in Hackett." (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 73)

"The young netminder was arguably the Habs' best player last season. While his numbers weren't as good as the previous year, Theodore proved he could hold the fort as the team's No. 1 goaltender during the prolonged absence of Jeff Hackett. The right-handed goaltender also displayed a flair for the dramatic, becoming the first goalkeeper in Canadiens history to score a goal. All the 5-10 182-pounder needs to do now is prove he can become a consistent winner in the NHL. Theodore and Hackett will continue to battle for the top spot. Neither man wants to play second fiddle, but Theodore should have a slight edge based on last year's performance, age and salary." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 75)

"The 2002 Hart and Vezina Trophy winner finally emerged as the undisputed No. 1 man in Montreal. All Theodore did was finish first in save precentage, tied for second in shutouts and fourth in goals-against average. He was also named to his first NHL All-Star Game. His quick feet give him a chance to save every shot. He never quits on a play, which often leads to spectacular saves. He can be beat upstairs, however. It's difficult to imagine Theodore putting up similar numbers two years in a row. However, he shouldn't suffer a major drop-off and is now a full-fledged member of the NHL's goaltending elite." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 73)

"The Habs franchise player performed well for Djurgardens IF during the lockout, but is still seeking the form that earned him both Vezina and Hart trophy honors in 2001-02. Theodore should again see action in 60-plus games, especially with the uncertain status of backup netminder Cristobal Huet." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 105)

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VEZINA TROPHY BALLOTING:

PTS1st2nd3rdRANKSHARE
2001-02105159310.70

ALL-STAR TEAM BALLOTING:

PTS1st2nd3rdRANKSHARE
2001-022102625520.70
2003-04601390.01

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REGULAR SEASON
Year  Team                         GP    Min   W   L   T  OL     GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
90-91 Richelieu Ban. Regents QAAA  42   2520                     80   1.90                    0
91-92 Richelieu Riverains QAAA     24   1440   9  13   2         96   3.99                    0 
92-93 St-Jean Lynx QMJHL           34   1776  12  16   2        112   3.78     905   .876     0   0   0    12
93-94 St-Jean Lynx QMJHL           57   3225  20  29   6        194   3.61                    0   0   0    10
94-95 Hull Olympiques QMJHL        58   3348  32  22   2        193   3.46                    5   0   0    20
      Hull Olympiques MEM CUP       3    150   0   3   0         13   5.20                    0
95-96 Montreal Canadiens NHL        1      9   0   0   0          1   6.67       2   .500     0   0   0     0    13.33  522.22
      Hull Olympiques QMJHL        48   2807  33  11   2        158   3.38                    0   0   8    13
      Canada WORLD JUNIOR           4    240   4   0   0          6   1.50                    0
96-97 Montreal Canadiens NHL       16    821   5   6   2         53   3.87     508   .896     0   0   0     0    37.13  957.55
      Fredericton Canadiens AHL    26   1469  12  12   0         87   3.55     884   .902     0   0   1     6
97-98 Fredericton Canadiens AHL    53   3053  20  23   8        145   2.85    1769   .918     2   0   2    24
98-99 Montreal Canadiens NHL       18    913   4  12   0         50   3.29     406   .877     1   0   0     0    26.68  921.32
      Fredericton Canadiens AHL    27   1609  12  13   2         77   2.87     929   .917     2   0   1     6    34.64  974.85
99-00 Montreal Canadiens NHL       30   1655  12  13   2         58   2.10     717   .919     5   0   0     0    33.68  973.25
      Canada WORLD                  8    478   5   3   0         13   1.63     192   .932     2             0 
00-01 Montreal Canadiens NHL       59   3298  20  29   5        141   2.57    1546   .909     2   1   0     6    28.12  955.67
      Quebec Citadelles AHL         3    180   3   0   0          9   3.00      79   .886     0   0   0     0    26.33  929.96
01-02 Montreal Canadiens NHL       67   3864  30  24  10        136   2.11    1972   .931     7   0   2     2    30.62  982.07
02-03 Montreal Canadiens NHL       57   3419  20  31   6        165   2.90    1797   .908     2   0   2     6
03-04 Montreal Canadiens NHL       67   3961  33  28   5        150   2.27    1860   .919     6   0   3     4
04-05 Djurgardens Stockholm SWEDEN 17   1024                     42   2.46     505   .916     0   0   0     2
05-06 Montreal Canadiens NHL       38   2114  17  15       5    122   3.46    1025   .881     0   0   1     2
      Colorado Avalanche NHL        5    296   1   3       1     15   3.04     133   .887     0   0   0     0
06-07 Colorado Avalanche NHL       33   1748  13  15       1     95   3.26     870   .891     0   0   1     6
ELEVEN (11) NHL SEASONS           391  22098 155 176  30   7    986   2.68   10836  0.909    23   1   9    26

POST-SEASON
Year  Team                         GP    Min   W   L   GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
92-93 St-Jean Lynx QMJHL            3    175   0   2   11   3.77                    0
93-94 St-Jean Lynx QMJHL            5    296   1   4   18   3.65                    0
94-95 Hull Olympiques QMJHL        21   1263  15   6   59   2.80                    1   0   0     2
      Fredericton Canadiens AHL     1     60   0   1    3   3.00                    0   0   0     0
95-96 Hull Olympiques QMJHL         5    299   2   3   20   4.01                    0
96-97 Montreal Canadiens NHL        2    168   1   1    7   2.50     108   .935     0   0   0     0    38.57  999.47
97-98 Fredericton Canadiens AHL     4    237   1   3   13   3.28                    0   0   0     2
      Montreal Canadiens NHL        3    120   0   1    1   0.50      35   .971     0   0   0     0    17.50 1000.60
98-99 Fredericton Canadiens AHL    13    694   8   5   35   3.03                    1   0   1     2
01-02 Montreal Canadiens NHL       12    686   6   6   35   3.06     413   .915     0   0   0     0    36.12  975.46
03-04 Montreal Canadiens NHL       11    678   4   7   27   2.39     333   .919     1   0   2     0
04-05 Djurgardens Stockholm SWEDEN 12    728           27   2.22     344   .922     0   0   0     2
05-06 Colorado Avalanche NHL        9    573   4   5   29   3.03     296   .902     0   0   0     0
FIVE (5) NHL POSTSEASONS           37   2225  15  20   99   2.67    1185  0.916     1   0   2     0

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