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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 Detroit Red Wings, hosts The Grind Line and THW Podcasts. You can follow him on Twitter @THW_Knopp.

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…

Categories Capitals Prospects

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…

Categories Capitals Prospects

The Grind Line: 3 Factors for Red Wings Success in 2021-22

Kyle Knopp | September 13, 2021

Other Red Wings Season Preview Articles: 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…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings

The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Biggest Rival for 2021-22

Kyle Knopp | August 30, 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…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings

The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings’ 2021 Free-Agent Signings

Kyle Knopp | August 2, 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…

Categories Column, Free Agents, Red Wings Transactions

Lightning Sign Brayden Point to 8-Year Contract

Kyle Knopp | July 28, 2021

Brayden Point will be staying in the Sunshine State, as the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed the forward to an eight-year extension worth $9.5 million. The 25-year-old was drafted 79th…

Categories Lightning Transactions

Kings Sign Alexander Edler to 1-Year Contract

Kyle Knopp | July 28, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings have signed Alexander Edler to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. Edler decided to test the market in free agency after spending his whole career with…

Categories Free Agents, Kings Transactions

Blue Jackets Sign Patrik Laine to 1-year Contract

Kyle Knopp | July 28, 2021

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Patrik Laine to a one-year deal worth $7.5 million. As a restricted free agent, Laine accepted the qualifying offer from the Blue Jackets on…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Free Agents

Blues Sign Pavel Buchnevich to 4-Year Contract

Kyle Knopp | July 27, 2021

The St. Louis Blues have signed recently acquired forward Pavel Buchnevich to a four-year deal worth $23.2 million. Buchnevich’s rights were obtained by the Blues on Friday in a trade…

Categories Blues Transactions, Free Agents

Golden Knights Re-Sign Alec Martinez to 3-Year Contract

Kyle Knopp | July 26, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights have secured much needed experience to their blue line by re-signing former two-time Stanley Cup champion, Alec Martinez to a three-year contract valued at $15 million.…

Categories Free Agents, Golden Knights Transactions

St. Louis Blues Pick Simon Robertsson #71 Overall

Kyle Knopp | July 24, 2021

With the 71st pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues have selected Simon Robertsson from Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) About Simon Robertsson…

Categories Blues Prospects, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News

Nashville Predators Pick Fyodor Svechkov #19 Overall

Kyle Knopp | July 23, 2021

With the 19th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Fyodor Svechkov from HC Lada Togliatti of the VHL About Fyodor Svechkov Fyodor Svechkov, considered…

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