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East projections for 2009-10 season

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

We know Crosby, Malkin and Ovechkin will always be bona fide Cup threats, but is there anyone out there who can harass these young studs? Here are our East projections.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Is too much draft hype a bad thing?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Terry Frei is a bit baffled by John Tavares' declining draft stock. Has the teenager received too much attention?

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

Throughout the drama, Preds are one resilient, consistent hockey club

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The signs in Nashville boast how Predators Hockey "stays with you." But the question is, for how long? Terry Frei examines the current and future state of the sport in Music City.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

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

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

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

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

How about a no-points system? That's right -- no points

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The current points system makes Terry Frei want to scream. So, he's coming up with a different plan. And no, it's not the three-point rule. Try ... no points.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 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

How playoff picture shapes up ... in net

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

We all know how important goaltending is to a team's playoff hopes, but how will goalies fare in the postseason? Terry Frei ranks netminders' playoff potential.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2007

Injuries not keeping Isles down

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Islanders may be without injured standouts Alexei Yashin and Mark Parrish, but they're not playing like it.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2004

Wings the best bet; Stars the best buy

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

While the Red Wings are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, the Stars offer a better return.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 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

Wings remain Cup favorites, but Sharks the best bet

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Even with Steve Yzerman on the shelf until January, Las Vegas thinks the Wings will win it all in 2002-03.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2002

Gretzky and Co. can't deny it -- youngsters making difference in Phoenix

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Wayne Gretzky and the Coyotes weren't expecting their game plan to evolve the way it has this season, but the reality is there -- their youngsters are playing and are a big part of the team's success.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008