Logan Thompson trades to Capitals, holds scheduled autograph session with Golden Knights fans

The Vegas Golden Knights traded goaltender Logan Thompson to the Washington Capitals during the second day of the 2024 NHL Draft.

Thompson, 27, spent parts of four seasons in Las Vegas and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23 despite missing the final three months of the season with injury.

Thompson’s time with the Golden Knights ended Saturday, but the timing was awkward. The trade with the Capitals was announced shortly before he was scheduled to hold an autograph session for fans at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

But to say goodbye to the fans who had supported him when he started in the NHL, Thompson went ahead with the session, signing autographs and taking photos for an hour.

Speaking to reporters after meeting with fans, Thompson, who has one year left on his contract, did not deny that he has asked for a transfer, saying he needs time to process the move to Washington.

Thompson was part of the Capitals organization in 2019-20 after signing a one-year deal with their American Hockey League affiliate in Hershey. He also attended their development camp in 2019 and is in a relationship with Capitals goaltending coach Scott Murray.

Shortly after the Thompson trade, general manager Kelly McCrimmon found a new replacement for starter Adin Hill after acquiring restricted free agent Akira Schmid from the New Jersey Devils.