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As Tampa Bay showed, big threes just can't exist in this NHL

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The hard salary cap is sending a hard message to some teams -- you might not be able to keep a big three together anymore. Just look at Tampa Bay's recent dismantling. So, are other GMs listening?

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Who will be left out from the Northwest

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Northwest race will come down to the wire. Terry Frei tells us who'll make the playoffs and who'll be left out in the cold.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2007

Free-agent ground changing for NHL veterans

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Sakic's one-year deal is part of the new free-agent landscape, which Terry Frei believes is fair, so far.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006

Changes, Avs' rocky season can't shake Sakic

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Colorado has had an up-and-down season, but Joe Sakic has seemed to persevere with his unchanged approach.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2006

Svatos shouldn't be rookie afterthought

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Crosby and Ovechkin are two rookies everyone is talking about. But there's another that deserves attention: Marek Svatos.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2005

Avs have to rebound from CBA's 1-2 punch

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

With Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote out of town, the Avalanche have to deal with a new reality, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005

Without Forsberg, Avs would take hit

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

With the free-agent signing rush underway, Terry Frei writes that there has been anxiety, inneundo and rumors in Denver over where, if at all, Peter Forsberg fits in.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005

Despite CBA uncertainty, Lacroix carries on

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

CBA uncertainty hasn't stopped Avs GM Pierre Lacroix from continuing to build a competitive roster.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004

Avs about to make history or become it

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Can the Avalanche come back from a 3-0 deficit against the Sharks, or are they facing the end of an era?

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2004

Avs, Stars challenge stability to the core

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

This playoff season may be the last time the Avalanche and Stars can rely on the same small group of key players.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004

Granato, Hartley have plenty in common

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Granato isn't getting the credit he deserves for coaching the Avalanche. Just ask the guy he replaced.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2004

Kariya-Selanne magic: 'It'll have to wait'

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Paul Kariya's decision to leave the Ducks and join the Avalanche isn't going quite as planned.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2003

Avs turn back the clock with 1-2 punch

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The reunion of Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne could turn the Avalanche into an '80s retro team.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2003

As players change, much remains the same

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Will the Avalanche contend for the Cup in 2004? Sure. Is that a lock? Hardly.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2003

For rookie coaches, it's the same game

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Four rookie coaches emerged from the regular season. Will their inexperience show in the playoffs?

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2003