Mike Knuble has reported that Washington GM George McPhee has informed him that he won't be brought back by the Capitals for the 2012-13 season. "I don't think it was unexpected, the way things went this season," Knuble said. "There are younger guys stepping up and those guys will need a spot to play and a chance to play... . It's really the first time in my career that I've been told by a team they don't want me back, but it's not like I was blindsided." Knuble, who will turn 40 years of age on July 4 will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He suited up in 72 games with Washington this past campaign, while earning six goals and 12 assists, in a reduced role with the organization.