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Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl (48) scores past Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in San Jose, Calif.

Avalanche gets drilled 6-1 by Sharks

April 18, 2016 at 6:08 p.m.

Avalanche gets drilled 6-1 by Sharks

Semyon Varlamov, starting goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche, appears in court in Denver, December 02, 2013.

Teammates don’t comment on suit of Avs goalie Semyon Varlamov

April 18, 2016 at 6:06 p.m.

Teammates don't comment on suit of Avs goalie Semyon Varlamov

Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) keeps a close eye on the puck against the advance of New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) in the second period at Pepsi Center January 14, 2016.

Calvin Pickard, Semyon Varlamov absent from Avs’ morning skate

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

Calvin Pickard, Semyon Varlamov absent from Avs' morning skate

With 10 goals and 34 points, Colorado's Carl Soderberg is third on the team in scoring, behind Matt Duchene (40) and Nathan MacKinnon (39).

Carl Soderberg playing a starring role on Avs

April 18, 2016 at 6:10 p.m.

Carl Soderberg playing a starring role on Avs

The Colorado Avalanche's Erik Johnson, right, chases down the puck while pushing away the Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund during the second period of play December 07, 2015.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson returns to action

April 18, 2016 at 8:11 p.m.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson returns to action

Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates a shorthanded goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on January 23, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

Semyon Varlamov makes 42 saves in Avalanche’s 3-1 victory at Dallas

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

Semyon Varlamov makes 42 saves in Avalanche's 3-1 victory at Dallas

Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard has been solid for Colorado this season, with a 2.40 goals-against average, a .922 save percentage and one shutout in seven appearances.

Staying team-minded among Avalanche’s Calvin Pickard’s goals

April 18, 2016 at 8:05 p.m.

Staying team-minded among Avalanche's Calvin Pickard's goals

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Frei: NHL All-stars going 3-on-3 will be fun

May 22, 2016 at 8:37 p.m.

Frei: NHL All-stars going 3-on-3 will be fun

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Francois Beauchemin, left, fights for control of the puck with St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin, of Russia, in an NHL hockey game, Jan. 22, 2016, in Denver.

Avalanche gets victory over Blues in Colorado’s first shootout of the season

April 18, 2016 at 7:01 p.m.

Avalanche gets victory over Blues in Colorado's first shootout of the season

Blake Comeau (14) of the Colorado Avalanche fakes a shot on goal on Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Pepsi Center, Jan. 12, 2016.

Blake Comeau misses Avalanche-Blues game for birth of second child

April 18, 2016 at 6:53 p.m.

Blake Comeau misses Avalanche-Blues game for birth of second child