Our top 10 Joe Sakic moments
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comAs Joe Sakic announces his retirement Thursday, we look back at our favorite moments from the Avalanche captain.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009The Hobey vs. the Heisman
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2006Bashing small markets defeats big picture of playoffs
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comTerry Frei is sick of the small-market jokes. Instead of the griping, he says we should be enjoying the unpredictability of the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2006Avs have to rebound from CBA's 1-2 punch
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWith Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote out of town, the Avalanche have to deal with a new reality, writes Terry Frei.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005No urgency for Bertuzzi's reinstatement
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWithout a CBA or for that matter, a season in sight, Todd Bertuzzi's reinstatement hearing should be just that.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2005The journey begins for three sons
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThree sons of current and future Hall of Famers have an edge on their hockey careers.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2004Lacroix chooses clumsy compromise
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comThe Avs may have brought Joel Quenneville in at his predecessor's request, but the result seems clumsy.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2004Wings the best bet; Stars the best buy
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comWhile the Red Wings are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, the Stars offer a better return.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2003Game 3? 'It's going to be absolutely nuts'
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comAfter an 11-year absence, the Stanley Cup playoffs are back in to Minnesota. They never should have left.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2003Granato? Well, why not?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comOnce again, Colorado GM Pierre Lacroix deviated from conventional wisdom and shocked the hockey world.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2002Can Roy re-establish worth as 'money' goalie?
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comCan Patrick Roy shake off an ignominious end to the 2002 playoffs? Or will the disappointment linger?
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2002Sakic spends little time on cheap talk
Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.comAs much as he enjoys being one of the game's best, Joe Sakic would prefer to avoid the spotlight.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2001