Logan Thompson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL. Born on February 25, 1997, Thompson began his hockey journey in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings, helping the team win a WHL Championship in 2016. Despite going undrafted, he built his career through various leagues, including U Sports, the ECHL, and the AHL.
In 2020, Thompson signed his first NHL contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He made history as the first former U Sports goaltender in over three decades to start an NHL game. Thompson became Vegas' starting goaltender in the 2022–23 season, earning NHL All-Star honors and contributing to the Golden Knights' Stanley Cup victory. Internationally, he has represented Canada, winning a silver medal at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.
Logan Thompson's contract breakdown
Logan Thompson is currently signed to a three-year, $2,300,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. The deal includes $2,300,000 guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $766,667 as per Spotrac. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2025. In the 2024-25 season, Thompson will earn a base salary of $775,000 and carry a cap hit of $766,666.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2022-23 | 25 | $766,666 | 0.93% | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | $766,666 | 0.92% | $775,000 | $775,000 | $1,525,000 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | $766,666 | 0.87% | $775,000 | $775,000 | $2,300,000 |
Logan Thompson salary
Thompson is set to earn around $775,000 for the 2024-25 season as per Spotrac. Logan Thompson's current three-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights has a total value of $2,300,000. His average annual salary is $766,667.
How much of Logan Thompson’s contract is guaranteed?
Logan Thompson's entire three-year contract of $2,300,000 is fully guaranteed as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Logan Thompson’s contract?
Logan Thompson signed a three-year, $2,300,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. The contract guarantees $2,300,000, with an average annual salary of $766,667. As per Spotrac, there are no additional terms in his contract.
Logan Thompson's career earnings
Logan Thompson has earned $2,614,892 throughout his professional hockey career as of 2024. Starting with $46,767 in 2020, his earnings grew to $750,000 in 2022 and $775,000 annually in 2023 and 2024 as per Spotrac.
Logan Thompson's contract history
Logan Thompson has signed a total of two contracts in his NHL career. He signed his first two-year contract in 2020 with the Vegas Golden Knights for $1,600,000. He extended his contract with the team in 2022 for three years. Thompson is playing the last season of his contract.
The detailed table of his contract history is as follows:
| Season | Contract Type | Team | Terms | Guaranteed Amount | Average Annual Salary | Free Agent Status |
| 2020-2021 | Rookie | Vegas Golden Knights | 2 years, $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | $800,000 | RFA (2022) |
| 2022-2024 | Extension | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 years, $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $766,667 | UFA (2025) |
FAQs on Logan Thompson contract
A. Logan Thompson set to earn around $775,000 for the 2024-25 season as per Sportrac.
A. Logan Thompson won a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
A. Logan Thompson played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings
A. Logan Thompson has played 112 in his NHL career and counting.
