Frei: Hockey's California influence didn't just start with Ducks
Yes, the Ducks brought California its first Stanley Cup, but to suggest this is the first time SoCal has been interested in hockey itself is flat-out wrong.
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 ArticleGaborik, 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...
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 ArticleFrei: 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.
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 ArticleEven 10 years later, it's a matter of trust for Osgood
When the Stars and Red Wings take the ice Thursday, a true on-ice Western Conference rivalry will be renewed.
View ArticleWings need to play it smart, avoid getting caught up in shenanigans
Mike Ribeiro's slashing of Chris Osgood only validated the Dallas Stars' palpable frustrations as they fell into an 0-2 hole. But for the Red Wings, the task is straightforward: maintain focus and...
View ArticleFair or not, Stars' fate rests in Turco's performance
It's not necessarily Marty Turco's fault the Stars are down 3-0 against the Wings in the West finals. But the Dallas netminder hasn't exactly helped his team's cause.
View ArticleFrei: Has NHL gotten most out of Penguins-Wings matchup?
So 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.
View ArticleThere's more to the Wings' success than international intrigue
The rest of the NHL should take notice as to how the Red Wings were able to win it all yet again, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleTerry Frei: Which team will win the Stanley Cup? Here are our odds
This isn't about advancing, or making the finals, but about winning the Cup. These are our Stanley Cup odds.
View ArticleTerry Frei: Which team lost the most in the first round of 2009 Stanley Cup...
The winners have moved on to the second round, but what about the losers? We measure the degrees of anger for those with early trips to the golf course.
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