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Our top 10 Joe Sakic moments

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

As Joe Sakic announces his retirement Thursday, we look back at our favorite moments from the Avalanche captain.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Whether or not Forsberg returns, league needs to address sabbaticals

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Will he or won't he? Can he? Should he? Fans and NHL teams alike may be excited about the possible return of Peter Forsberg. But the fact he can rejoin the league at such a late date exposes a flaw in the system, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

Can Captain Joe save the day for the Avalanche?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

A Democratic National Convention couldn't stop the quiet but mighty force known as Joe Sakic from returning to the Avalanche, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Red Sox? Rally? That may be too big a stretch for these Avs

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

As 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, 2008

These players could surprise you this postseason

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

As 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, 2008

History lesson? Not in this Red Wings-Avs bout

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

When 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, 2008

Gaborik, Stastny maintain positive attitude despite criticism

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

We'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, 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

Forsberg is back in Denver, so what now?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Peter Forsberg is back in action in Denver, but can the Avalanche return to the postseason with him in the lineup?

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008

Peter's-every-move coverage shouldn't be allowed to become pathetic

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

This Peter Forsberg's-every-move coverage shouldn't be allowed to become pathetic. Let's hope the end portion of the forward's career doesn't betray the standards he's set up to this point.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

I've got this funny feeling about what's going to happen in 2008

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

What's 2008 got in store for the NHL? Well, rising Snow, a falling Bettman, a fumbling Foppa and a bold BlackBerry baron. Frei

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008

Is East more talented than the West?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

A quarter into the season, the East is overwhelmingly outscoring the West. Is one conference more talented than the other? Terry Frei says it's not that simple.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007

Lindros ultimately not one of the NHL's "it" players

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

With the new season just days away, Eric Lindros has not landed with a team and there is heavy speculation his retirement is imminent. If this is the end, then the big forward might be the "greatest bust" the NHL has ever seen.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007

Who's retiring? Well, we know who should call it quits

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

While we wait to find out whether players like Selanne and Niedermayer will call it quits, we offer up a few players who need to call it quits right now.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 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