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Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Joe Sakic congratulates Patrick Roy after the Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues at Pepsi Center during the first game of the Western Conference Finals 4-1 on May 12, 2001.

Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy preparing for Avs vs. Red Wings alumni game

August 11, 2016 at 12:31 p.m.

Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy preparing for Avs vs. Red Wings alumni game

Colorado Avalanche center Joe Sakic (19) skates up the ice in the second period of the game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on April 28, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Avs’ Joe Sakic preparing for alumni game and trading deadline

April 17, 2016 at 11:12 p.m.

Avs' Joe Sakic preparing for alumni game and trading deadline

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate the game winning goal by Jarome Iginla (12) as a dejected Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens (40) sits in the crease during the third period at the Pepsi Center in Denver, on February 17, 2016.

Jarome Iginla’s late goal gives Avalanche victory over Montreal

April 17, 2016 at 10:39 p.m.

Jarome Iginla's late goal gives Avalanche victory over Montreal

Tyson Barrie (4) of the Colorado Avalanche banks the puck off the board as he dumps it into the zone while being pressured by Teuvo Teravainen (86) of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Feb. 2, 2016.

Tyson Barrie’s agent in town, but no negotiations set with Avalanche

April 17, 2016 at 9:54 p.m.

Tyson Barrie's agent in town, but no negotiations set with Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy has a few choice words for referee Wes McCauley, (4) after a goal by Jets' Drew Stafford in the second period at the Pepsi Center on Feb. 6, 2016. Linesman Tony Sericolo (84) takes McCauley away from Roy.

Patrick Roy to face old team Montreal for sixth time as Avs coach

August 11, 2016 at 12:31 p.m.

Patrick Roy to face old team Montreal for sixth time as Avs coach

Colorado's Mikhail Grigorenko, passing the puck Friday in Detroit, is a former Buffalo first-round pick. "It's a big game for us and for me personally," he says of Sunday's matchup.

Mikhail Grigorenko back where he started

April 17, 2016 at 8:18 p.m.

Mikhail Grigorenko back where he started

Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) and center Pavel Datsyuk (13), of Russia, chase the puck after a deflection by Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Feb. 12, 2016, in Detroit.

Semyon Varlamov helps Avalanche get shootout win at Detroit

November 18, 2016 at 1:23 p.m.

Semyon Varlamov helps Avalanche get shootout win at Detroit

CENTENNIAL, CO - SEPT 28: Head coach Patrick Roy addresses the team during practice drills. The Colorado Avalanche runs through drills at the Family Sports Center in Centennial to prepare for their game against the Calgary Flames.

Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic continue to practice for alumni game vs. Red Wings

August 11, 2016 at 12:31 p.m.

Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic continue to practice for alumni game vs. Red Wings

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Semyon Varlamov back in net tonight for Avalanche vs. Red Wings

November 18, 2016 at 1:23 p.m.

Semyon Varlamov back in net tonight for Avalanche vs. Red Wings

Dion Phaneuf (2) of the Ottawa Senators defends against the Colorado Avalanche during an NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on February 11, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Avs briefs: Dion Phaneuf gets warm welcome from Ottawa fans

April 17, 2016 at 10:43 p.m.

Avs briefs: Dion Phaneuf gets warm welcome from Ottawa fans