Logan Thompson’s name still carries real weight in Vegas. Over four seasons with the Golden Knights, he went 56-32-11 and turned in a 2.67 goals-against average with a .912 save percentage, the kind of run that made him a key part of the team’s goaltending picture.
But his latest comments may have reopened an old wound.
Thompson was asked about finishing fourth in Vezina Trophy voting last season, and he responded by pointing to an unnamed general manager who, in his words, would never support him.
“I know there's one GM that probably won't give me any votes, ever.”
That line immediately invites speculation, especially with the way his exit from Vegas has been dissected since it happened. After Adin Hill was chosen over Thompson during the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs and beyond, there’s been talk that the decision didn’t sit well with him. Soon after, Thompson was dealt to the Washington Capitals, and the Golden Knights received two third-round picks in return - one in the 2024 NHL Draft and one in the 2025 NHL Draft.
For Golden Knights fans, the question now is whether Thompson was taking a shot at Kelly McCrimmon or simply airing out old frustration. Either way, it’s the kind of comment that gets people talking.
Vegas has never been a franchise that lingers on what former players think. The organization has made a habit of moving on quickly when it believes a roster spot or contract isn’t delivering enough value, and Kaedan Korczak was cited as an example of that approach after earning $3.25 million per year as a lower-pair defenseman before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In that case, three goals and 13 assists in a season apparently weren’t enough to justify the price.
Thompson’s situation was different, though the logic was familiar. Hill had taken the starting job in the playoffs, and with both goalies approaching contract decisions, Vegas made its call.
At the time, it seemed workable. Last season, it didn’t.
Hill battled lower-body injuries and finished with a 3.04 GAA and .870 save percentage, while Thompson put up a 2.44 GAA and a .912 save percentage. That contrast has only fueled the criticism around McCrimmon’s handling of the position.
For now, Vegas is left with Hill’s six-year deal carrying a $6.25 million cap hit, and Thompson is in Washington. Whether his comment was aimed squarely at the Golden Knights or not, it adds another layer to a breakup that already had plenty of tension.
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