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Cory Woodroof

Goalie Logan Thompson still powered through an autograph session right after being traded to the Capitals

New Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson didn’t abandon his Saturday 2024 NHL Draft autograph session, even after being traded.

The Vegas Golden Knights traded Thompson to Washington for two draft picks on the second day of this year’s draft, one where Thompson was slated to interact with fans and sign autographs as part of the weekend’s draft festivities at the Vegas Sphere.

Well, the former Golden Knight was traded to Washington right before his autograph availability, meaning he chose to solider on and sign photos of him in his Golden Knights jersey despite having just been sent to a new team.

Thompson reportedly learned of the trade from Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon roughly an hour before the session but didn’t want to bail on the opportunity to greet the fans, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal‘s Danny Webster.

Him keeping to his obligation is very admirable on what’s sure to be a whirlwind day for the NHL goalie.

At least he got to say hello to one of his new Capitals teammates, center Aliaksei Protas.

Good for Thompson for sticking to his autograph session. Even though he was saying farewell to the Golden Knights fans in attendance, we’re sure this offered a bit of unexpected closure for the goalie.

Vegas fans sure don’t sound thrilled that he’s gone, that’s for sure.

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