Rookie Report: John-Michael Liles
There's nothing about the Avalanche that says "underdog," except maybe defenseman John-Michael Liles.
View ArticleAvs, 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 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 ArticleAvs have to rebound from CBA's 1-2 punch
With Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote out of town, the Avalanche have to deal with a new reality, 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 ArticleAvs, Lacroix still waiting for big save from Theodore
As Jose Theodore makes his return to Montreal, Terry Frei says the goalie's shaky tenure in Colorado shows he still has a lot to prove.
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 ArticleGoals are easy, but wins hard to come by (regularly) for Avs
The Avs have a star-studded lineup. They also are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league. So, what's the bad news? The wins aren't coming.
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 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 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 ArticleFrei: Can Colorado Avalanche rebound from inconsistent start?
As Colorado sits in the lower half of the Western Conference and heads into a three-game road swing that begins Wednesday, it's understandable to ask: Is this team any good ... or not?
View ArticleTerry Frei: Whether or not Forsberg returns, league needs to address sabbaticals
Will he or won't he? Can he? Should he? Fans and NHL teams alike may be excited about the possible return of Peter Forsberg. But the fact he can rejoin the league at such a late date exposes a flaw in...
View ArticleTerry Frei: How far have the Colorado Avalanche fallen? Take a look ...
The Avalanche used to be one of the NHL's model franchises. Now Colorado is a badly constructed team paying the price for its mismanagement.
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