Recently, Stars and Sticks got a bit nostalgic about the presence of a Washington Capitals player that sacrificed everything in order to score rebound goals in the opposing goaltending crease. It’s an often thankless job that demands a great deal to accomplish and is rarely ever highlight worthy. It’s value however, especially for a team like the Washington Capitals, is unquestionable.
Mike Knuble was drafted in the fourth round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, 76th overall. He played his entire collegiate career for the University of Michigan before playing in the AHL for the Adirondack Red Wings for two seasons between 1995 and 1996.