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Frei: Theodore following Roy's path ... kind of
Jose Theodore followed Patrick Roy to Colorado, but his tenure in Denver hasn't been as successful. Is he finally turning a corner? It seems that way. Just don't make those comparisons.
View ArticleFrei: History lesson? Not in this Red Wings-Avs bout
When most people heard the Red Wings and Avs were meeting in the second round, there were oohs and ahs over the matchup of past rivals. But Terry Frei says that storied history won't play a factor...
View ArticleRed Sox? Rally? That may be too big a stretch for these Avs
As the Avalanche try to stave off elimination, perhaps the most overlooked aspect of their series versus the Wings is that not only is Colorado overmatched against Detroit but it also doesn't match up...
View ArticleThis time around, there are no guarantees Sakic will return
This offseason, Joe Sakic will have a much more difficult time deciding whether to come back to the NHL. Whenever he does make a choice, it will be on his own terms.
View ArticleJagr has made his choice, so what about Sakic and Sundin?
Jaromir Jagr has made up his mind and he chose Russia over the NHL. So, Terry Frei wonders, how much longer will it be before we know the fates of Joe Sakic and Mats Sundin?
View ArticleFrei: How hockey players could have participated in the Olympics
Summer Olympians, count your blessings: The NHL players are exactly that and not competing for medals. From Marc-Andre Fleury's peerless butterfly to Georges Laraque's pugilistic prowess, many a...
View ArticleFrei: Sakic's returning to an Avalanche team in disarray
A Democratic National Convention couldn't stop the quiet but mighty force known as Joe Sakic from returning to the Avalanche, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleFrei: In the cap age, loading up on veterans still comes with risks
How much can teams "load up" in the salary-cap age? It all depends on the numbers, but clubs that stockpile veterans in their lineup are walking a fine line.
View ArticleNew bench boss, same goaltending dilemma for Blackhawks
New Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, never accused of being a goalie whisperer in his days at St. Louis and Colorado, is inheriting an in-the-crease soap opera. So, what should Chicago do with Mr....
View ArticleFrei: Can Colorado Avalanche rebound from inconsistent start?
As Colorado sits in the lower half of the Western Conference and heads into a three-game road swing that begins Wednesday, it's understandable to ask: Is this team any good ... or not?
View ArticleTerry Frei: Whether or not Forsberg returns, league needs to address sabbaticals
Will he or won't he? Can he? Should he? Fans and NHL teams alike may be excited about the possible return of Peter Forsberg. But the fact he can rejoin the league at such a late date exposes a flaw in...
View ArticleTerry Frei: Recounting the salient and silly from 2008
As always, the NHL generated its share of headlines during the calendar year. Terry Frei pays final regards to the top stories of 2008.
View ArticleTerry Frei: How far have the Colorado Avalanche fallen? Take a look ...
The Avalanche used to be one of the NHL's model franchises. Now Colorado is a badly constructed team paying the price for its mismanagement.
View ArticleNHL: Who will win the Western Conference next season? Here are our 2009-10...
There have been many changes in the West so far this offseason, but how much will the conference outlook change? We project the 2009-10 season.
View ArticleOur top 10 moments from Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic
As Joe Sakic announces his retirement Thursday, we look back at our favorite moments from the Avalanche captain.
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