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Kyle Knopp

Born and raised in Michigan, Kyle Knopp started playing hockey when he was 3 years old. Knopp has played, coached, or worked at every level of ice hockey — including three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League and two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings where he was part of the Stanley Cup Championship team in 2008. He covers the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings for The Hockey Writers and is the editor of THW's Morning Skate newsletter. You can follow him on Twitter @THW_Knopp.

Bandy: The Other Ice Hockey

Kyle Knopp | February 2, 2022

The sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ mph slap shots, beautiful end-to-end rushes with tape-to-tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders…

Capitals Weekly: Ovechkin, Goalie Opportunities & Potential Point Week

Kyle Knopp | November 18, 2021

Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…

Red Wings Wednesday Weekly: Thursday in the Danger Room

Kyle Knopp | November 11, 2021

Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out,…

Capitals Weekly: An Early Season Test, Vanecek & Waking Up Wilson

Kyle Knopp | November 3, 2021

Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…

Capitals Weekly: Offense, Ovechkin Surges & McMichael Will Score

Kyle Knopp | October 27, 2021

Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…

Red Wings Wednesday Weekly: The Boys Are Back in Town

Kyle Knopp | October 20, 2021

Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out,…

Capitals Weekly: Road Trip, Ovechkin’s Pace & 2nd Line Production

Kyle Knopp | October 20, 2021

Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…

The Grind Line: Red Wings Opening Weekend Surprises and Disappointments

Kyle Knopp | October 18, 2021

What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…

Capitals Weekly: Home Stands, Redemption & a First Week Forecast

Kyle Knopp | October 13, 2021

Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…

Red Wings Get Perseverance, Character with Bobby Ryan PTO

Kyle Knopp | September 23, 2021

On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings signed veteran Bobby Ryan to a professional tryout (PTO), after going unsigned as a free agent. He was released by the Ottawa Senators following…

Capitals Rookie Camp Provides Insight Into Future

Kyle Knopp | September 21, 2021

After three days of rookie camp this past weekend, the Washington Capitals have a lot to feel confident about as the team heads into main camp this coming Thursday. At…

Capitals Face 3 Key Questions Heading Into Rookie Camp

Kyle Knopp | September 18, 2021

When the Washington Capitals released their 2021 Rookie Camp roster and schedule on Wednesday afternoon, the instant reaction was to scan through the names and see who was invited. Taking…

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