15 Results for rick dipietro

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

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

Dear NHL, some friendly suggestions for the All-Star format

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Terry Frei isn't exactly feeling giddy heading into All-Star weekend. Why? He thinks it's a no-contact, no-emotion gimmick. But he's not giving up hope and urges the NHL to consider these ideas.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008

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

Smyth, Hannan will bolster Avalanche roster

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

After missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons, the Avalanche have been busy restocking their team this offseason, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 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

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

A new year is coming, so it's time for new goals

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

We suspect NHLers such as Todd Bertuzzi made bold resolutions for 2007. Terry Frei pretends he knows what they are.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2006

Is the goalie always greener on the other side?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

There have been a lot of goalies on the move since the new CBA was put into place. Terry Frei tries to make sense out of it all.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2006

Miller giving off aura of a winner

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Sabres' Ryan Miller is one of three rookie goalies in the conference finals, but he is on the cusp of stardom, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2006

NHL should get younger at Olympics

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

There's been a lot of rumbling about the future of NHLers at the Olympics. Well, our Terry Frei has the solution.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2006

The journey begins for three sons

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Three sons of current and future Hall of Famers have an edge on their hockey careers.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2004

Expectations lower for U.S. in hockey

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The U.S. hockey team faces far fewer expectations than the U.S. men's basketball team.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2004

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

Richter's career sets a new standard

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Retired Ranger Mike Richter should be regarded as the best U.S.-born goalie -- ever.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2003