"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)

• Selected by Montreal Canadiens in second round (second Canadiens pick, 44th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 28, 1994.
• Agreed on two-year contract with Canadiens, October 3, 2000.
• Resigned to three-year, $16.5 million contract with Canadiens, September 5, 2002.
• Signed with Djurgardens IF (Swedish Elitserein) during NHL lockout, December 20, 2004.
• Signed as restricted free agent to three-year, $16.0 million contract with Canadiens, September 2, 2005.
• Traded by Canadiens to Colorado Avalanche in exchange for G David Aebischer, March 8, 2006.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent to two-year contract with Washington Capitals, July 1, 2008.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent to one-year contract with Minnesota Wild, October 2, 2010.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent to two-year contract with Florida Panthers, July 1, 2011.
• Signed as free agent with Avangard Omsk (KHL), September 27, 2013.

• Named to Quebec Major Junior Hockey League All-Star Second Team, 1994-95.
• Named to Quebec Major Junior Hockey League All-Star Second Team, 1995-96.
• Named to World Junior Championships All-Star Team, 1996.
• Named Best Goaltender at World Junior Championships, 1996.
• Shared (with F Jeremy Roenick) National Hockey League Player of the Week award, November 22-28, 1999.
• Winner, Hart Memorial Trophy, 2001-02.
• Winner, Vezina Trophy, 2001-02.
• Chosen as Eastern Conference reserve, National Hockey League All-Star Game, February 8, 2004.

• Strained groin; missed three games, March 29, 2000.
• Left game with injured collarbone, December 18, 2003.
• Knee injury; missed one game, December 17, 2005.
• Heel injury; missed eighteen games, February 18, 2006.
• Left game with hip injury, December 2, 2006.
• Underwent minor arthroscopic knee surgery, August 29, 2007.
• Left game with back spasms, January 30, 2008.
• Left game with flu, April 24, 2008. Theodore left the building as Tyler Weiman dressed for the remainder of the game as Peter Budaj's backup.
• Left game with back spasms, October 15, 2009.
• Left game with lower-body injury, January 26, 2010.
• Left game with lower-body injury, October 22, 2011.
• Left game with lower-body injury, December 31, 2011.
• Missed playoff game with undisclosed injury, April 24, 2012.
• Injured right knee, March 2, 2013. Theodore was injured on the first shot of the game in Florida's contest against Carolina, making a right pad save on a Jussi Jokinen slapshot 2:22 into the game. Immediately, Theodore fell forward in pain, and was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice.

• On January 2, 2001, Jose became just the second goaltender in National Hockey League history to record a shutout and score a goal in the same game. In the third period of Montreal's game at the New York Islanders, Jose went behind the net, and backhanded a clearing attempt. The puck slid the length of the ice and into the net vacated by John Vanbiesbrouck, giving the Canadiens their third goal of the night. Theodore ended with a 32-save shutout.
• On November 22, 2003, at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium, Jose and Ty Conklin were the goaltenders in the first regular season National Hockey League game to take place outdoors. Theodore's Canadiens defeated Conklin's Oilers, 4-3.