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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.

Sabres’ 2021-22 Schedule Features Few Winnable Games

Carl Knauf | September 15, 2021

The Buffalo Sabres, like most seasons of late, have a tough schedule. It has nothing to do with clusters of top-notch opponents in key stretches or the Atlantic Division being…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Capitals Need Dmitry Orlov to Have a Career Season

Carl Knauf | September 14, 2021

One of the pressing topics for the Washington Capitals is their defense. The goalie situation is set for at least this season, and the offense is still the same old…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Sabres’ 2021-22 Season Will Feature Transition in Net

Carl Knauf | September 13, 2021

Other Sabres Preview Articles: The Buffalo Sabres have, once again, a slew of questions entering the new season. Near the top of that list is their goaltending situation. The franchise…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Goaltending, Sabres Goaltending

Capitals Expect More From Kuznetsov, Mantha, and Sprong in 2021-22

Carl Knauf | September 8, 2021

In a little over a month, fans will be gifted something they haven’t been privileged to since 2019: a full NHL season (knock on wood with wooden sticks). The Washington…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals

Capitals Should Be Patient with Their NHL-Ready Prospects

Carl Knauf | September 1, 2021

Even with one of the most recognizable cores in the entire NHL, the Washington Capitals will have some roster questions to answer this season. With aging stars susceptible to trendy…

Categories Capitals Prospects

Capitals Need Carlson to Be a Norris Trophy Contender Again

Carl Knauf | August 30, 2021

The Washington Capitals are known for their offensive prowess and physical presence. Of recent, their intimidation has lost its luster, especially during the postseason. If physicality was as much of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Stay Contenders with a Refocused Evgeny Kuznetsov

Carl Knauf | August 26, 2021

The whispers have settled around Evgeny Kuznetsov. The Washington Capitals did not trade their center during the offseason as some fans and analysts anticipated, so it’s now time to focus…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Will Depend on Kempny and Fehervary to Replace Dillon

Carl Knauf | August 23, 2021

The Washington Capitals have had an eventful offseason, though some rumors had it pegged as a summer blockbuster. With a wild coast-to-coast ride for Vitek Vanecek that normalized the team’s…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Need X-factor to Emerge on Offense to Remain Dangerous

Carl Knauf | August 17, 2021

The Washington Capitals were tied for the fourth-most goals in the NHL last season at 188, which helped them to the seventh-best record. They have been one of the most…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals 2021-22 Schedule Features Brutal 5-Game Late-Season Road Trip

Carl Knauf | August 6, 2021

With both the 2021 NHL Expansion and Entry Drafts taking place days apart, and the subsequent free agency frenzy, the 2021-22 season schedules took a secondary role from an analysis…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Gain Cap Room, Roster Spot & Free Agent Flexibility with Dillon Trade

Carl Knauf | July 28, 2021

As expected, the Washington Capitals have been busy since the draft, and it’s only been less than a week. The team traded defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets on…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis

Capitals Clearly Focused on Blue Line at 2021 NHL Draft

Carl Knauf | July 27, 2021

It has been a busy week in the NHL since last Wednesday. The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft took place on July 21 and the Seattle Kraken drafted a roster. Each…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft
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