Another Game 7, but something's different
The Avs face another Game 7 against the Kings. But unlike last year, Colorado doesn't look capable of winning it all.
View ArticleWings remain Cup favorites, but Sharks the best bet
Even with Steve Yzerman on the shelf until January, Las Vegas thinks the Wings will win it all in 2002-03.
View ArticleGretzky in L.A.: The Great Ripple Effect
In being traded to L.A., Wayne Gretzky raised hockey's profile across the nation.
View ArticleFrei: And the new coach of the Avalanche is ...
Once again, Colorado GM Pierre Lacroix deviated from conventional wisdom and shocked the hockey world.
View ArticleInjuries are Kings' toughest opponent
How hard have injuries hit the Kings? Even coach Andy Murray has lost track.
View ArticleStories keeping NHL in the money
Mario Lemieux? The surging Senators? There are still plenty of good stories to help fans forget the "b" word.
View ArticleWings the best bet; Stars the best buy
While the Red Wings are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, the Stars offer a better return.
View ArticleGap widening between haves, have-nots
For better or for worse, the expiring CBA has changed the way NHL teams do business.
View ArticleFair fight may have led to unfair outcome
Adam Deadmarsh is proof that while a fight may be fair sometimes the outcome isn't.
View ArticleLacroix chooses clumsy compromise
The Avs may have brought Joel Quenneville in at his predecessor's request, but the result seems clumsy.
View ArticleFrei: Rookie Kopitar playing, leading like a veteran
We know about Mr. Malkin, but Terry Frei says Kings center Anze Kopitar is impressing many, and not just for his play on the ice.
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 ArticleNHL is risking a widespread exodus if it keeps raising prices
During the lockout, Gary Bettman talked about fighting to keep ticket prices affordable. But the recent spate of increases indicates the same old cash-grab approach is back, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleTerry Frei: No longer a shy teenager, Dustin Brown is a leader among Kings
Don't know Dustin Brown? It's not too surprising. Just a few years ago, he was a shy kid trying to break into the NHL. Now, the Kings winger is one of the public faces of a franchise attempting to...
View ArticleNHL: Who will win the Western Conference next season? Here are our 2009-10...
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.
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