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Don't like OT? Alternative could be 'Idol' and Melrose

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Don't understand why the NHL has those OT playoff marathons? Terry Frei says the alternative could be straight out of "American Idol," with Barry Melrose as a judge.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2007

Our team odds for the Stanley Cup

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

This isn't about advancing, or making the finals, but about winning the Cup. These are our Stanley Cup odds.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Time to address those ticket prices

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Given the current economic downturn, Terry Frei believes this is the time for Gary Bettman and the league to do something about ticket prices.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Will upcoming road trip define the up-and-down Avs? It just might

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

As Colorado sits in the lower half of the Western Conference and heads into a three-game road swing that begins Wednesday, it's understandable to ask: Is this team any good ... or not?

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

How have top picks delivered in recent years?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The top draft picks face high expectations. But have they delivered? Here's a look back at the top five choices since 2000.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

New bench boss, same goaltending dilemma for Blackhawks

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

New Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, never accused of being a goalie whisperer in his days at St. Louis and Colorado, is inheriting an in-the-crease soap opera. So, what should Chicago do with Mr. Khabibulin?

Story | Conversation | October 16, 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

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

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

The pursuit of fans: How far is far enough for the NHL?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

On a recent book-tour stop in Arkansas, Terry Frei got some strange looks when he started talking pucks. Which made him wonder, again, how far the NHL should go to reach new fans.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007

Time to strap on the bowtie and wax poetic

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Believe it or not, there are a few things the NHL can learn from watching the World Series, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007

Not so fast! That three-point rule needs a real look

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Terry Frei thinks that three-point rule GMs were so quick to dismiss needs to have some serious consideration -- soon.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 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

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

A new year is coming, so it's time for new goals

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

We suspect NHLers such as Todd Bertuzzi made bold resolutions for 2007. Terry Frei pretends he knows what they are.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2006