"ARLINGTON, VA - After a breakout year in 2024-25, Logan Thompson returned to DC this fall with a shiny new contract and high expectations. Thompson's debut season in Washington had been a smashing success, seeing him rank fourth in Vezina Trophy voting with a league-leading 26.0 goals saved above expected, a 2.49 goals-against average, and a .910 save percentage, but questions remained as to whether he could replicate that performance."
"If the desire to prove himself wasn't enough motivation, Thompson is also looking to impress his home country ahead of the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Team Canada has passed on Thompson several times in the run-up to the Games, leaving him off the roster for both the 4 Nations Face-Off last season and its National Teams Orientation Camp over the summer."
"Binnington was Canada's starter at the 4 Nations, leading the team to victory, and he will be the name to beat if Thompson hopes to go to Milan. Thompson's history with Team Canada's coaching staff may be part of the reason he's been overlooked - assistant coaches Bruce Cassidy and Pete DeBoer both served as head coaches of the Vegas Golden Knights before Thompson requested a trade from the team - but his play has made him harder and harder to ignore."
Logan Thompson returned to Washington after a breakout 2024-25 season and a new contract, carrying high expectations. He ranked fourth in Vezina voting and led the league with 26.0 goals saved above expected, posting a 2.49 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. He aims to impress Team Canada ahead of the 2026 Milan Olympics after being left off recent rosters and camps. He will face Jordan Binnington, a primary Olympic competitor and 4 Nations starter. Past ties between Thompson and Canadian assistant coaches may have influenced selection decisions, but his performance strengthens his case.
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