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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.

Lightning Banner Raising Ceremony Does Not Need Fans in Attendance

Kyle Knopp | January 13, 2021

After the announcement in December that AMALIE Arena would host fans in a limited capacity when the NHL season started, Tampa Bay Lightning fans have been looking forward to raising…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s 5 Keys to a Successful 2020-21 Season

Kyle Knopp | January 9, 2021

With the start of training camp officially underway, the Tampa Bay Lightning begin their quest to become the second team to repeat as Stanley Cup champions in the salary cap…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Have Options to Make Deal for Stamkos

Kyle Knopp | December 19, 2020

When Julien BriseBois left Steven Stamkos off the list of “untouchable” players for potential trades in October, there was a lot of speculation as to whether the captain would be…

Categories Editor's Choice, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Lack Rivalry in Quest to Defend Stanley Cup

Kyle Knopp | December 13, 2020

The National Hockey League was built around rivalries. Think about the Original Six – the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

BriseBois, Cooper Give Canada Best Chance for Gold in 2022

Kyle Knopp | December 7, 2020

After a brief hiatus, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced in July that players will be available for the Beijing (2022) and Milan-Cortina (2026) Olympics. The 2018 Winter Olympics was…

Categories Lightning Management, Olympics

Lightning Seeking to Become the 2nd Team to Repeat in the Salary Cap Era

Kyle Knopp | December 2, 2020

The Stanley Cup is considered the hardest trophy to win in professional sports and even harder to win in back-to-back seasons. Since the salary cap was instituted ahead of the…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Tampa Bay Lightning
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