Mike Knuble

Once-in-a-lifetime: What it was like watching the Capitals-Red Wings game with Mike Knuble and Kelly Miller

This post is written by former Knuble’s Knights and Brouwer Rangers member Nathan Burchfiel.

When we, the Knuble’s Knights, wrote our goodbye to Mike Knuble for RMNB in July of 2012, we figured that was the last chapter in a fun phase of our lives being super fans for the hard-working, net-crashing forward. But Knuble wrote an epilogue this week and we wanted to bring you along for the ride.

The story starts back in June at the Capitals Alumni Bourbon & Cigar Fundraiser, where we were lucky enough to win an auction for “Rock the Red Wings,” a trip for two to Detroit to watch the Caps take on the Red Wings with Caps alums Knuble and Kelly Miller.

Fast-forward seven months, and we found ourselves living out a dream game day with more than a few legends.

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By Nathan Burchfiel 5 years ago

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The Frederick Keys’ ‘All Caps’ night postponed, Mike Knuble appearance to be rescheduled for next year

With torrential rainfall and a never-ending forecast of precipitation, parts of Frederick, Maryland has turned into a swamp. The flooding has ravaged downtown Baker Park, delayed the opening of schools, and caused damage across the country. And now it’s postponing minor-league baseball games.

Friday afternoon, the Frederick Keys, the single A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, announced that their night devoted to the Washington Capitals was postponed due to the weather. Former Capitals forward Mike Knuble will not be in attendance.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Frederick Keys will host Mike Knuble, wear Capitals-inspired jerseys for ‘All Caps Night’

Minor league baseball teams are known for coming up with crazy promotions to entice fans into the ballpark, but the Frederick Keys might have come up with the best idea yet: they’re hosting former Capitals forward Mike Knuble for “All Caps Night” on May 18.

The Keys will take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for the 7 PM game, which will also feature a “Summer Classic” hockey-themed jersey auction and fireworks.

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By Nathan Burchfiel 5 years ago

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Steve Knuble, brother of Mike, made RMNB flags for Stadium Series tailgate

The rumors are true: RMNB is throwing a tailgate party for the Stadium Series game between the Caps and Toronto Maple Leafs this Saturday at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. We’ll announce more details later this week, but I had to share this quick story of how the flags we’re flying over the festivities reconnected me with a fondly remembered past.

We had procrastinated on deciding whether to have flags made at all, so by the time we decided to do it last week, I needed to find a place that could turn them around quickly. I did what anyone would do and Googled “custom flags,” reviewing a few of the early results and settling on a site called BestFlag because it was easy to use, the prices seemed competitive, and they promised a standard production time of two days, which meant we’d get the flags in time for the game.

We got the artwork ready and I placed an order for one large flag with the infamous Russian machine avatar, and a smaller one with the iconic RMNB letters. A few hours later I got an email with the proofs for approval, and you’re not going to believe who sent it (unless you read the headline already).

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By Nathan Burchfiel 6 years ago

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Barry Trotz loves slogans and inspirational phrases. The locker room at Verizon Center is filled with them, including some that take up five lines. Last year’s team motto of “Feed the Right Wolf” didn’t quite get the Capitals pumped up enough to win a Stanley Cup. Refreshingly, though, Trotz didn’t seek massive changes after that loss. He knows the Capitals are a good team that could win a championship. That’s why this year’s slogan is “Stick to the Script,” a brainchild of Caps video coach Brett Leonhardt.

“For us to come in this year and say, ‘Okay, it didn’t work last year, we didn’t win the Stanley Cup, so let’s go in a different path,’ that’s absolutely the wrong thing,” Trotz told The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg. “I can see the horizon. I know where I’m going. And because I see the horizon and I didn’t get there last year, I’m going to turn left?”

To drill the idea into the players, Trotz had them watch a short video written by Leonhardt and narrated by former Capital Mike Knuble. On Saturday night before the season opener at Verizon Center, that video was revealed to roaring fans.

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By Chris Gordon 8 years ago

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This Photo of Mike Knuble and Brendan Morrison Has Been In Linköping’s Locker Room For The Last 10 Years

I got a text from an unknown number on Tuesday. My phone said it was from Sweden.

“Hey, Ian,” the mysterious message read. “I saw this picture and instantly thought of you!”

Then my iPhone downloaded the photo above, which is amazing.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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Mike Knuble Vists the Caps at Joe Louis Arena (Photo)

Screenshot *gasp* of the Caps Snapchat via @Shorty_Spice

Former Washington Capitals first-line winger and forever hockey god Mike Knuble stopped by Joe Louis Arena today to visit with the Caps ahead of their game Friday night against the Red Wings. Usually, this is where I would make some kind of witty comment, but I have nothing to add other than YEY KANOOBS IS BACK! Knuble played just three seasons with the Caps (and, ew, he used to be a Flyer), but he left an indelible mark on this community. He’s a consummate professional, always great in a press scrum. After last night, the presence of a guy like Knuble might be exactly what this team needs.

I’m guessing there’ll be more about Knuble’s visit from the Caps or the beat writers. We’ll update this post when there is.

By Ian Oland 10 years ago

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The World is Ending: Alex Semin Draws Penalty on Mike Knuble By Diving

Knuble in the Sasha Box.

On Saturday, if you were lucky enough to catch the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Philadelphia Flyers, you got to see two former Washington Capitals players compete against each other: Alex Semin and Mike Knuble.

During the second period, both players were on the ice, and whattaya know: Semin drew a penalty on Knuble. After some work in the corners by Semin, Knuble put his stick under Semin’s hands, and Semin dropped to the ice as if an imaginary piano had fallen on top of him.

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By Ian Oland 11 years ago

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Can We Just Watch Mike Knuble Score and Smile?

Knuble's first back with Flyers Video - NHL VideoCenter - Philadelphia Flyers

The Caps stink right now, so we’re gonna find our joy wherever we can. Today we find it in ex-Cap Mike Knuble, who scored his first goal as a Philadelphia Flyer over the weekend. You’ll never guess how he did it.

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By Peter Hassett 11 years ago

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Awkward Encounter With Your Ex: Mike Knuble is Back in Town Tonight

“Kanooblian” illustration by Mark Burrier

Mike Knuble scored 65 goals in three seasons for the Washington Capitals. For a big chunk of that time, Knuble was an integral part of DC’s dynamic top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nick Backstrom. But in 2011-12 Knuble’s ice time was cut drastically and he was relegated to grinding on the fourth line. Knuble still excelled in the postseason, but some considered him over the hill (erroneously methinks). If Knuble had retired then, it would have been a disappointing end to a great career, but he persevered– moving to Michigan, training with the Red Wings, and finally signing with the Hartnell-down Philadelphia Flyers.

On Friday night, Knuble returns to Verizon Center, but he’ll be crashing the wrong net.

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By Peter Hassett 11 years ago

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