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West projections for 2009-10 season

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2009

Ranking the NHL coaches at the quarter mark

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

What to make of all the coaches so far this season? Terry Frei is back again for his bench-boss rankings, looking at where they stand at the quarter mark.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

A kinder, gentler approach from Brett Hull? Not exactly, but ...

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Brett Hull is about to enter his second season as co-GM of the Dallas Stars. He hasn't gone all stuffed shirt on us, has he? No, not exactly, but …

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Ranking the NHL coaches

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

What to make of all the coaching changes over the past few months? Terry Frei ranks all the bench bosses, minus that one open gig on the Island.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008

More than just the usual suspects gaining head-coaching jobs

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The NHL coaching makeup typically has been rife with retreads. But the philosophy of hiring proven commodities is slowly going by the wayside as teams are willing to test out young, fresh blood.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Fair or not, Stars' fate rests in Turco's performance

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

It's not necessarily Marty Turco's fault the Stars are down 3-0 against the Wings in the West finals. But the Dallas netminder hasn't exactly helped his team's cause.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

Wings need to play it smart, avoid getting caught up in shenanigans

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Mike Ribeiro's slashing of Chris Osgood only validated the Dallas Stars' palpable frustrations as they fell into an 0-2 hole. But for the Red Wings, the task is straightforward: maintain focus and discipline.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

Coach of the year? Here's who deserves serious consideration

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

There aren't, and shouldn't be, any hard and fast rules for what makes a candidate for coach of the year, but who's doing the best job? Here's a rundown of those who deserve the most consideration this season.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Northwest Division race a five-team sprint to finish

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Will all five Northwest teams make the playoffs? Will the Pacific get the short end of the stick? Terry Frei tries to make sense of one of the wackiest races in the NHL.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2008

Is East more talented than the West?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

A quarter into the season, the East is overwhelmingly outscoring the West. Is one conference more talented than the other? Terry Frei says it's not that simple.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007

Stars can't afford another disappointing campaign

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Last season, the Stars eclipsed 100 points and made the postseason. Not too shabby by most standards. But after repeatedly failing to go far in the postseason, Dallas is feeling the pressure.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

What's with all these calls from Buf-fa-lo?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

He's not Mike & Mike and he's definitely not Linda Richman. But Terry Frei is taking your hockey calls this week. Discuss!

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2007

Good 'rental'? NHL needs to toss this conflict of interest

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Doug Weight went back to the Blues after the Canes used him to win a Cup. Terry Frei says this "rental player" stuff must stop.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2007

Change of scenery, expectations could help Big E

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Eric Lindros has carried the weight of expectation since he was 15 years old. Terry Frei wonders if Dallas could be the magic cure for Big E.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006

Winners or shootout hams? We'll soon know real Stars

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Down 0-2 to the Avalanche and not a lot to show for it, we'll now see what the Stars are made of, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2006