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Degrees of first-round loss
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Our team odds for the Stanley Cup
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThis isn't about advancing, or making the finals, but about winning the Cup. These are our Stanley Cup odds.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009There's more to the Wings' success than international intrigue
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe rest of the NHL should take notice as to how the Red Wings were able to win it all yet again, writes Terry Frei.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008Has NHL gotten most out of Penguins-Wings matchup?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comSo has the NHL gotten the most out of the "dream" Stanley Cup finals matchup between the Penguins and Red Wings? Terry Frei says not exactly.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008Fair or not, Stars' fate rests in Turco's performance
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comIt'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, 2008Wings need to play it smart, avoid getting caught up in shenanigans
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comMike 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, 2008Even 10 years later, it's a matter of trust for Osgood
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWhen the Stars and Red Wings take the ice Thursday, a true on-ice Western Conference rivalry will be renewed.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008This time around, there are no guarantees Sakic will return
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThis offseason, Joe Sakic will have a much more difficult time deciding whether to come back to the NHL. Whenever he does make a choice, it will be on his own terms.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Red Sox? Rally? That may be too big a stretch for these Avs
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comAs the Avalanche try to stave off elimination, perhaps the most overlooked aspect of their series versus the Wings is that not only is Colorado overmatched against Detroit but it also doesn't match up well.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008These players could surprise you this postseason
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comAs the NHL playoffs roll along, there is more potential for under-the-radar players to step up and help their teams get to a Cup. Here are players to watch as the second round begins this week.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2008History lesson? Not in this Red Wings-Avs bout
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWhen most people heard the Red Wings and Avs were meeting in the second round, there were oohs and ahs over the matchup of past rivals. But Terry Frei says that storied history won't play a factor this time around.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Gaborik, Stastny maintain positive attitude despite criticism
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWe're at the seminal point of the season when the stars really shine. Well, not so fast. The Wild and Avalanche are tied 2-2 in this grueling best-of-seven series. And, the teams' respective offensive studs, Marian Gaborik and Paul Stastny, have been held pointless.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008Theodore following Roy's path ... kind of
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comJose Theodore followed Patrick Roy to Colorado, but his tenure in Denver hasn't been as successful. Is he finally turning a corner? It seems that way. Just don't make those comparisons.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008A look at the Stanley Cup odds
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWho will win the Stanley Cup? Terry Frei gives his odds for all 16 teams ... with no help from Ogie Oglethorpe.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008SoCal's hockey roots go beyond Gretzky, Ducks' Cup
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comYes, the Ducks brought California its first Stanley Cup, but to suggest this is the first time SoCal has been interested in hockey itself is flat-out wrong.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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