It's official: Capitals make significant move, sign Thompson to $35 million deal

UPDATE: The deal is now official, the Capitals have signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six year deal worth $5.85 million per season.

"We are pleased to sign Logan to a multi-year contract," said general manager Chris Patrick in a prepared statement. "Logan has demonstrated that he is one of the top goaltenders in the NHL this season and since he joined the League. With his size and exceptional athleticism, we are confident that this signing will enhance one of the most critical positions on our team, especially as he enters the prime years of his career."

Read below for our previous report on this developing story, published yesterday as news of the signing began to leak.

This just in, the Washington Capitals have reportedly signed 27 year old goaltender and pending unrestricted free agent Logan Thompson to a six year contract worth $5.85 million per season.

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports that the deal is done and that the team will make an announcement any moment.

Thompson, who was acquired by the Capitals from the Vegas Golden Knights this past offseason, has been absolutely electric in Washington this season. He has an incredible 22 wins in 27 starts and a 2.09 goals against average and a .925 save percentage. He has split time with fellow goalie Charlie Lindgren to form the strongest goaltending tandem in the entire NHL.

Thompson was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason, but is now under contract through 2031 when he'll turn 34 years old. He was previously making just barely above the league's minimum $775,000 salary so this is quite a jump for a guy who has earned every penny. The native of Calgary, Alberta was playing Canadian University hockey and in the low minor leagues (ECHL) just a few short years ago and now he's the starting goalie on the NHL's best team and he's got a $35 million contract in his back pocket. Well done, Logan!