http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Omaha World-Herald columnist Lee Barfknecht thinks talk of shuffling Texas to the Big Ten is just garbage. Terry Frei of the Denver Post writes tha...]]> February 15, 2010 10:07:09 PST Many 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.]]> August 12, 2009 06:54:40 PDT 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.]]> July 13, 2009 03:35:08 PDT As Joe Sakic announces his retirement Thursday, we look back at our favorite moments from the Avalanche captain.]]> July 09, 2009 05:50:12 PDT There have been many changes in the West so far this offseason, but how much will the conference outlook change? We project the 2009-10 season.]]> July 07, 2009 06:55:00 PDT Terry Frei is a bit baffled by John Tavares' declining draft stock. Has the teenager received too much attention?]]> May 18, 2009 10:28:16 PDT The 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.]]> April 29, 2009 17:44:30 PDT This isn't about advancing, or making the finals, but about winning the Cup. These are our Stanley Cup odds.]]> April 14, 2009 17:47:03 PDT The Avalanche used to be one of the NHL's model franchises. Now Colorado is a badly constructed team paying the price for its mismanagement.]]> April 01, 2009 03:32:43 PDT The best goalie ever? It's a tough call, but we at least narrow it down to give you the best goaltender of each NHL decade.]]> March 13, 2009 06:48:48 PDT If Martin Brodeur's first game back was any indication, Patrick Roy better get ready for his career wins record to fall very soon.]]> February 27, 2009 03:42:40 PST An ad agency may have coined the term "The State of Hockey," but just one visit to Minnesota tells you the sport is embedded in the Twin Cities and beyond.]]> February 13, 2009 10:15:27 PST Given the current economic downturn, Terry Frei believes this is the time for Gary Bettman and the league to do something about ticket prices.]]> January 29, 2009 05:57:01 PST As always, the NHL generated its share of headlines during the calendar year. Terry Frei pays final regards to the top stories of 2008.]]> January 02, 2009 06:45:06 PST 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.]]> December 23, 2008 05:54:26 PST