East projections for 2009-10 season
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWe 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, 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, 2009How have top picks delivered in recent years?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Has NHL gotten most out of Penguins-Wings matchup?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comSo has the NHL gotten the most out of the "dream" Stanley Cup finals matchup between the Penguins and Red Wings? Terry Frei says not exactly.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 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, 2008A look at the Stanley Cup odds
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWho will win the Stanley Cup? Terry Frei gives his odds for all 16 teams ... with no help from Ogie Oglethorpe.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008As Tampa Bay showed, big threes just can't exist in this NHL
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe hard salary cap is sending a hard message to some teams -- you might not be able to keep a big three together anymore. Just look at Tampa Bay's recent dismantling. So, are other GMs listening?
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008The pursuit of fans: How far is far enough for the NHL?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comOn a recent book-tour stop in Arkansas, Terry Frei got some strange looks when he started talking pucks. Which made him wonder, again, how far the NHL should go to reach new fans.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007Is East more talented than the West?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comA 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, 2007Richard's mark in time meant something, but what about now?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWhen Maurice "Rocket" Richard became the first player to reach 500 goals, it was a mark that seemed unreachable. Nowadays, are hockey records losing that allure?
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007An outdoor game in Buffalo? Can Kelly and McAdoo play, too?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comTerry Frei has two questions given the news that the NHL is planning another outdoor game: Can we have one every season? Can Jim Kelly skate, too? Let's get this party started!
Story | Conversation | August 30, 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, 2007Captain Crosby good for both Penguins and the NHL
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comSidney Crosby's becoming a team captain will not only change the rules for such NHL matters, but it will also help the league bring more fans to the table.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007Weighing the 'share' options for Penguins
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comIf the Pens make a move, they might have to share an arena with an NBA team. Would that be a successful merger? Terry Frei explores.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007This curmudgeon tries to keep open mind on uniforms
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL will unveil new uniforms later this month. Terry Frei is trying to have an open mind with his first Uniform Power Rankings.
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