Depleted Avs face Game 7 in rowdy Detroit
By losing Game 6 at home, the Avs find themselves in the unenviable position of needing a Game 7 win in Detroit.
View ArticleCan Roy re-establish worth as 'money' goalie?
Can Patrick Roy shake off an ignominious end to the 2002 playoffs? Or will the disappointment linger?
View ArticleMorris-Drury trade a convenient scapegoat
The Nuggets have more home wins than the Avalanche. That alone is cause for concern.
View ArticleTrade deadline becoming a ridiculous charade
The flurry of big trades so close to the NHL playoffs proved one thing -- the trade deadline is a disgrace.
View ArticleWild win series the old fashioned way
The best team didn't win Game 7 in Denver on Tuesday night. But the team that deserved to did.
View ArticleFrei: The Nina, the Pinta and Marc-Andre Fleury
In honor of Columbus Day, here's some early discoveries about the young NHL season.
View ArticleAvs about to make history or become it
Can the Avalanche come back from a 3-0 deficit against the Sharks, or are they facing the end of an era?
View ArticleThe journey begins for three sons
Three sons of current and future Hall of Famers have an edge on their hockey careers.
View ArticleBashing small markets defeats big picture of playoffs
Terry Frei is sick of the small-market jokes. Instead of the griping, he says we should be enjoying the unpredictability of the playoffs.
View ArticleFrei: The Hobey vs. the Heisman
The Heisman Trophy is college football's Hobey Baker Award. But does winning either automatically mean a successful pro career? Terry Frei explores.
View ArticleFrei: The future is still bright for Avalanche
Whether or not the Avs' miracle run ends with a playoff spot, Terry Frei says this isn't the end of the franchise as we know it.
View ArticleSmyth, Hannan will bolster Avalanche roster
After missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons, the Avalanche have been busy restocking their team this offseason, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleFrei: A look at the Stanley Cup odds
Who will win the Stanley Cup? Terry Frei gives his odds for all 16 teams ... with no help from Ogie Oglethorpe.
View ArticleFrei: Which under-the-radar player will be a hero?
As the NHL playoffs roll along, there is more potential for under-the-radar players to step up and help their teams get to a Cup. Here are players to watch as the second round begins this week.
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...
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