Vegas Golden Knights will fondly remember Logan Thompson and his contributions to the franchise. They'll look back on a goaltender who stood out when called upon, going 56-32-11 during his four-year Vegas residency. He also posted a GAA of 2.67 and a save percentage of .912 during his stay, making him essential to the team's goaltending operations.
However, there appears to be an uglier side to the relationship. Thompson was asked about his fourth-place Vezina Trophy finish last season and brought up an anonymous general manager who wouldn't give him his vote. Could he be referring to Kelly McCrimmon?
"I know there's one GM that probably won't give me any votes, ever."Logan Thompson
Mind you, there has been endless speculation about the goaltender's exit from the Golden Knights. After Adin Hill was chosen over Thompson during the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs and beyond, it's rumored that it left a bad taste in his mouth.
With Hill getting the starting goaltender gig for the Golden Knights, Thompson was traded to the Washington Capitals. Out goes the goaltender and in come two third-round picks: One in the 2024 NHL Draft and one in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Are the latest comments aimed to make Kelly McCrimmon look bad? Or is this a sign of a bitter ex who can't get over their past lover? This is something that will have Golden Knights fans talking over the weekend. Let's dive into the latest comments and see what's actually going on.
What should Vegas Golden Knights fans make of Logan Thompson's latest comments?
Let's keep it at the 100% level for a second. The Golden Knights are one of those teams that don't put too much stock in what former players say. This team is focused on putting out the best roster, regardless of who's on the team. If you're not performing up to Vegas's standard? Well, you're likely to get the boot.
Kaedan Korczak is a shining example of this. He was getting paid $3.25 million per year as a lower-pair defenseman before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. When you score three goals and 13 assists in a season, that's not worth the paycheck for Vegas.
Of course, that wasn't the case with Thompson, who was traded after Adin Hill took the starting job during the Stanley Cup playoffs. What's a hockey team going to do when a goaltender's due for a new contract? What happens when the other goaltender is expecting a new deal?
One of them had to go, which looked good at the time. However, the choice ultimately melted down last season, when Hill suffered lower-body injuries galore and posted a GAA of 3.04 and a save percentage of .870. Meanwhile, Thompson posted a GAA of 2.44 and a save percentage of .912. Sometimes, life can be unfair.
This only adds to the criticism that McCrimmon doesn't handle goaltending decisions very well. Now, he's stuck with Hill's six-year deal worth $6.25 million for a salary cap hit. Perhaps Vegas will have some goaltender luck this season and prove Thompson wrong.
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