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Now more than ever, the American hockey player has options

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Yes, hockey has become more accessible in the United States over the last 25 years. But even more important, the American hockey player has become more accepted.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007

Buyouts? New deals? Which way do teams lean during free agency?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Whom do you buy out? Whom do you re-sign? Then whom do you pursue? And all at what cost? Questions abound heading into the NHL offseason.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007

My Cup tour? Stanley could handle it

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Baseline Road? The In-N-Out on Brookhurst Street? Inside Doug Neidermeyer's dorm room? They might all be a part of Terry Frei's Stanley Cup tour.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2007

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

Preds under the radar? Trotz, for one, is sick of it

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Nashville Predators are currently the league's best team. Why are we so surprised? Barry Trotz, for one, isn't.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

The Hobey vs. the Heisman

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Heisman Trophy is college football's Hobey Baker Award. But does winning either automatically mean a successful pro career? Terry Frei explores.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2006

Burke brings same no-nonsense style to Anaheim

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Brian Burke could have been defeated after his rocky parting with the Canucks. But, he's the same ol' GM in Anaheim.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2005

Despite CBA uncertainty, Lacroix carries on

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

CBA uncertainty hasn't stopped Avs GM Pierre Lacroix from continuing to build a competitive roster.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004

New Avs coach, but same deep roster

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Sure, the Avs made a coaching change, but their roster remains one of the league's deepest.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004

Conference finals steal Cup's thunder

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

When it comes to intensity and good old-fashioned hatred, the conference finals have the Cup finals beat.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2004

Sakic's leadership shines vs. Sharks

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The more the Avalanche change, the more Joe Sakic remains the same -- a quiet, but effective captain.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2004

Avs about to make history or become it

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Can the Avalanche come back from a 3-0 deficit against the Sharks, or are they facing the end of an era?

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2004

Avs, Stars challenge stability to the core

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

This playoff season may be the last time the Avalanche and Stars can rely on the same small group of key players.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004

Avs need 2002-like return from Forsberg

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Avs need Peter Forsberg to make a return reminiscent of his 2002 injury comeback.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2004

Granato, Hartley have plenty in common

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Granato isn't getting the credit he deserves for coaching the Avalanche. Just ask the guy he replaced.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2004