As Tampa Bay showed, big threes just can't exist in this NHL
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Svatos shouldn't be rookie afterthought
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comCrosby and Ovechkin are two rookies everyone is talking about. But there's another that deserves attention: Marek Svatos.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2005Without Forsberg, Avs would take hit
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWith 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, 2005Avs have to rebound from CBA's 1-2 punch
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWith Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote out of town, the Avalanche have to deal with a new reality, writes Terry Frei.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005Despite CBA uncertainty, Lacroix carries on
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comCBA uncertainty hasn't stopped Avs GM Pierre Lacroix from continuing to build a competitive roster.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004Avs about to make history or become it
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comCan 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, 2004Avs, Stars challenge stability to the core
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThis 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, 2004Avs need 2002-like return from Forsberg
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe Avs need Peter Forsberg to make a return reminiscent of his 2002 injury comeback.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2004Kariya-Selanne magic: 'It'll have to wait'
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comPaul Kariya's decision to leave the Ducks and join the Avalanche isn't going quite as planned.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2003Avs turn back the clock with 1-2 punch
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe reunion of Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne could turn the Avalanche into an '80s retro team.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2003As players change, much remains the same
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWill the Avalanche contend for the Cup in 2004? Sure. Is that a lock? Hardly.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2003For rookie coaches, it's the same game
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comFour rookie coaches emerged from the regular season. Will their inexperience show in the playoffs?
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2003As usual, Avs' time to seize momentum is now
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comLike they did in last year's Stanley Cup finals, the Avs march into Game 7 having stolen Game 6 on the road.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2002Another Game 7, but something's different
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe Avs face another Game 7 against the Kings. But unlike last year, Colorado doesn't look capable of winning it all.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2002Forsberg gives Avs chance they didn't have
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comIt's not as obvious as it sounds -- Forsberg's return puts the Avs in the running.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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