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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.
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Granato's grade: Somewhere in the middle
As head coach of the Avalanche, Tony Granato can't win -- even if he doesn't lose.
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Sakic's leadership shines vs. Sharks
The more the Avalanche change, the more Joe Sakic remains the same -- a quiet, but effective captain.
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Avs 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?
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Winners 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.
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Frei: In today's NHL, goaltending isn't as vital as it used to be
The New NHL has transformed the way we look at goaltenders in the playoffs, writes Terry Frei.
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Frei: 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.
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Bashing small markets defeats big picture of playoffs
Terry Frei is sick of the small-market jokes. Instead of the griping, he says we should be enjoying the unpredictability of the playoffs.
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Frei: 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.
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Frei: 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.
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Gaborik, Stastny maintain positive attitude despite criticism
We're at the seminal point of the season when the stars really shine. Well, not so fast. The Wild and Avalanche are tied 2-2 in this grueling best-of-seven series. And, the teams' respective offensive...
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Frei: 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...
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Frei: Which under-the-radar player will be a hero?
As 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.
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Red 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...
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This 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.
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