For 2009-10, look beyond the schedule
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comMany 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, 2009From Kane's candidacy to Avery's stupidity, it was a very busy year
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comAs always, the NHL generated its share of headlines during the calendar year. Terry Frei pays final regards to the top stories of 2008.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 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, 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, 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, 2008Coach of the year? Here's who deserves serious consideration
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThere 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, 2008Finding common ground in hockey's language barrier
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comSaku Koivu was the latest player to be put in the middle of a language controversy in Quebec. Terry Frei, for one, is sympathetic to both sides.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007Here are our picks and we're sticking to them ... for now
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comCan 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, 2007What if we had a Super Stanley Bowl Cup?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWhat would it be like if the Stanley Cup was a one-and-out tournament with all the hype of the Super Bowl?
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006NHL should start over with a Re-Launch Draft
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWhen the NHL comes back, it should start from scratch with a Re-Launch Draft.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2005Norris or not, Wings and Avs feature best 'D'
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comDeciding the Norris Trophy should be simple: As a coach, who do you want out there? If that were only the case.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2004Avs vs. Wings: From bad blood to good hockey
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comA funny thing happened on the way to the Stanley Cup: The Avs and Wings found respect for each other.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2003The early envelopes, please ...
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comMario Lemieux is on his way to another Hart Trophy, if he can stay healthy.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2003Great defensemen found in the mix
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comBobby Orr changed the way hockey is played. He also changed the definition of an ideal defenseman.
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