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For 2009-10, look beyond the schedule

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Many complain about the "Olympic effect" on the NHL schedule, but the hangover doesn't come from scheduling. It's more about intangibles and attitudes than anything else.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

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

Degrees of first-round loss

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The winners have moved on to the second round, but what about the losers? We measure the degrees of anger for those with early trips to the golf course.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Center of attention? It's a new role for Columbus' Nash

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Columbus Blue Jackets are desperately trying to make the playoffs, but will moving Rick Nash to center hurt or help the cause? Terry Frei checks in with the star forward and his coach to see how the experiment is going.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

The can't-miss games of 2008-09 NHL season

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The new 2008-09 NHL schedule is out, and Terry Frei has 10 games you can't miss this upcoming season.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 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

Stastny following father's footsteps in more ways than one

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Many didn't predict the kind of quick success Paul Stastny has found in the NHL, but should we really be that surprised given the kid's genes?

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

Here are our picks and we're sticking to them ... for now

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Can Sidney Crosby start a Hart streak similar to that of Wayne Gretzky's eight straight trophies in the 1980s? It seems inconceivable, but Terry Frei believes the Penguins' star has a second win in the bag.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2007

C'mon, you're dying for a Kings-Rangers series

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Some fans may complain that their teams were still good enough for a postseason run with their 90-point showings. Well, Terry Frei is playing your game.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2007

Twenty questions, some not-so-easy answers

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The deadline dust has settled and Terry Frei has questions. Twenty of them. And some of the answers just stink.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2007

Keeping both Nabokov, Toskala could hurt Sharks

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Sharks have a big 1-2 punch in net, but not choosing between Nabokov and Toskala could do more harm than good.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2006

When must-see TV and NHL collide

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

There are ways to give the National Hockey League more love, and Terry Frei has some intriguing plotlines for the airwaves.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2006

This isn't another schedule rant, but ...

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Jordan. Elway. There's nothing like watching a star in person. So, Terry Frei asks, why bottle up Alex Ovechkin?

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006

Taking a crack at preseason predictions

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Terry Frei is weary of making predictions -- so much can change between now and June! But, in the spirit of pucks, he takes a crack at it.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

Briere changes game, attitude with Sabres

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Even Daniel Briere knew he needed to grow up. And in Buffalo, he's had quite the attitude adjustment, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006