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NHL trade grades: Capitals build low-cost, high reward tandem with Thompson

NHL trade grades: Capitals build low-cost, high reward tandem with Thompson

The Washington Capitals continued to reshape their roster Saturday, trading two draft picks to the Vegas Golden Knights for goaltender Logan Thompson.

With Darcy Kuemper traded away earlier this offseason, Thompson will take on a key role in the Caps’ goaltending rotation with Charlie Lindgren.

Which GM did better in the swap? Here are our grades for both teams.