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Carl Knauf

Carl Knauf is an author and master journalist (so the degree says). He specializes in sports--primarily hockey--music, and the publishing industry. His sports writing has been featured on The Hockey Writers, Last Word On Sports, and local newspapers in his home state of New Mexico. Carl covers the Washington Capitals with accurate reporting and detailed analysis to help readers answer basic and burning questions such as, "Why did the Capitals not win the Stanley Cup (again)?" Please share your takes in the comment section at the bottom of every THW article, and also feel free to chat with and follow Carl on Twitter. For interview and feature requests, please visit his Muck Rack profile.

Capitals’ Jonsson-Fjallby Will Need to Play Key Role This Season

Carl Knauf | August 5, 2022

The 2022-23 season will be an important one for the Washington Capitals. I’m not questioning whether or not the franchise can contend, but can they survive not just their schedule…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Need Strong Seasons From Their Free Agent Defensemen

Carl Knauf | July 24, 2022

The Washington Capitals made some moves this summer in free agency, as they addressed immediate needs in the crease and up front. Now that Darcy Kuemper and Dylan Strome are…

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Capitals Will Have to Battle Through 2022-23 Schedule

Carl Knauf | July 18, 2022

Now that the chaos of NHL free agency has simmered, some of the big signings across the league have bolstered some new dates for each team’s fanbase to circle. The 2022-23…

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Capitals’ Free Agency Signings Fill All Their Needs

Carl Knauf | July 17, 2022

NHL free agency has been busy for the Washington Capitals as the team made splashy moves, but also some very practical signings. Of course, some were out of necessity. Needless…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Create Opening for Veteran Goalie with Vanecek Trade

Carl Knauf | July 11, 2022

The Washington Capitals have now semi-addressed an issue they needed to fix this offseason. The team had to commit to one of their two young goaltenders, who were both restricted…

Categories Capitals Goaltending

Capitals Face More Tough Blue Line Questions with Alexeyev’s Surgery

Carl Knauf | June 28, 2022

It has been a summer of surgeries for the Washington Capitals. First Tom Wilson, then Nicklas Backstrom, and now Alex Alexeyev, who is expected to miss 4-5 months after undergoing…

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Capitals and Filip Forsberg Could be a Good Match

Carl Knauf | June 19, 2022

The Washington Capitals signing Filip Forsberg is improbable, somewhat outlandish, but could be a valid consideration. It’s not as far-fetched of a notion as it may seem, just because it…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Free Agency Targets Should Include Impact Forward

Carl Knauf | June 2, 2022

With a fourth-straight first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Washington Capitals are seemingly on the decline. That notion is especially apparent with the fact they have dropped in…

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Capitals Need to Focus on Goaltending, Forwards, Youth in Offseason

Carl Knauf | May 30, 2022

It appears that the Washington Capitals will not lift another Stanley Cup with this generation of players. At least not without some major help. That prediction isn’t necessarily about the…

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Capitals’ Stanley Cup Window is Officially Shut

Carl Knauf | May 15, 2022

Despite their hot start and strong finish to the regular season, the 2021-22 version of the Washington Capitals was not a true contender. Their fourth straight first-round exit from the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Take 2-1 Series Lead Behind Samsonov’s Play

Carl Knauf | May 8, 2022

Despite the Washington Capitals’ average performance at home during the regular season, Capital One Arena is still a hostile environment, especially when the fan base has expectations. That atmosphere helped…

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Capitals Need Forwards to Step up With or Without Ovechkin

Carl Knauf | May 2, 2022

After a four-game losing streak to end the regular season, the Washington Capitals earned the daunting task of facing off against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the…

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