Avs, Stars challenge stability to the core
This playoff season may be the last time the Avalanche and Stars can rely on the same small group of key players.
View ArticleSakic's leadership shines vs. Sharks
The more the Avalanche change, the more Joe Sakic remains the same -- a quiet, but effective captain.
View ArticleAvs about to make history or become it
Can the Avalanche come back from a 3-0 deficit against the Sharks, or are they facing the end of an era?
View ArticleWinners or shootout hams? We'll soon know real Stars
Down 0-2 to the Avalanche and not a lot to show for it, we'll now see what the Stars are made of, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleFrei: On their way out, Avs need to go down fighting
Yes, the Avs could come back. But Terry Frei believes Colorado is out, and the real challenge for Colorado is to pass a character test, at least showing it wants to go out fighting.
View ArticleFrei: Predicting the wacky Northwest Division
The Northwest race will come down to the wire. Terry Frei tells us who'll make the playoffs and who'll be left out in the cold.
View ArticleFrei: The future is still bright for Avalanche
Whether or not the Avs' miracle run ends with a playoff spot, Terry Frei says this isn't the end of the franchise as we know it.
View ArticleSmyth, Hannan will bolster Avalanche roster
After missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons, the Avalanche have been busy restocking their team this offseason, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleFrei: What happens next for Colorado Avalanche?
Peter Forsberg is back in action in Denver, but can the Avalanche return to the postseason with him in the lineup?
View ArticleFrei: A look at the Stanley Cup odds
Who will win the Stanley Cup? Terry Frei gives his odds for all 16 teams ... with no help from Ogie Oglethorpe.
View ArticleFrei: Theodore following Roy's path ... kind of
Jose Theodore followed Patrick Roy to Colorado, but his tenure in Denver hasn't been as successful. Is he finally turning a corner? It seems that way. Just don't make those comparisons.
View ArticleFrei: History lesson? Not in this Red Wings-Avs bout
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...
View ArticleRed Sox? Rally? That may be too big a stretch for these Avs
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...
View ArticleThis time around, there are no guarantees Sakic will return
This offseason, Joe Sakic will have a much more difficult time deciding whether to come back to the NHL. Whenever he does make a choice, it will be on his own terms.
View ArticleOur top 10 moments from Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic
As Joe Sakic announces his retirement Thursday, we look back at our favorite moments from the Avalanche captain.
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