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Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

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’s Erik Johnson a no-go vs. Blues, will return vs. Stars

April 18, 2016 at 5:10 p.m.

Avalanche's Erik Johnson a no-go vs. Blues, will return vs. Stars

Erik Johnson (6) of the Colorado Avalanche and Jiri Hudler (24) of the Calgary Flames vie for the puck during the first period of action. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center on Jan. 6, 2014.

Erik Johnson plans to return to Avalanche lineup Friday or Saturday

April 18, 2016 at 3:53 p.m.

Erik Johnson plans to return to Avalanche lineup Friday or Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Francois Beauchemin reacts after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of an NHL game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in Denver.

Francois Beauchemin’s late score caps Avs’ rally at home

April 18, 2016 at 5:35 p.m.

Francois Beauchemin's late score caps Avs' rally at home

Jake Allen (34) of the St. Louis Blues watches as Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche skates around to set up a play during the overtime period at the Pepsi Center, Jan. 6, 2016.

Nathan MacKinnon would enjoy a reunion with former linemate

June 15, 2016 at 5:10 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon would enjoy a reunion with former linemate

Ryan O'Reilly (90) of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Brett Connolly (14) of the Boston Bruins at First Niagara Center on Jan. 15, 2016 in Buffalo, N.Y.

Ryan O’Reilly concedes he might hear boos in his Denver return

April 18, 2016 at 4:41 p.m.

Ryan O'Reilly concedes he might hear boos in his Denver return

Erik Johnson (6) of the Colorado Avalanche and Jiri Hudler (24) of the Calgary Flames vie for the puck during the first period of action. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center on Jan. 6, 2014.

Erik Johnson skates with Avalanche scratches, return closer

April 18, 2016 at 7:32 p.m.

Erik Johnson skates with Avalanche scratches, return closer

Avalanche center Mikhail Grigorenko, pictured against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 4, last summer came to Colorado in the Ryan O'Reilly trade.

Mikhail Grigorenko is the center of Patrick Roy’s close attention

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

Mikhail Grigorenko is the center of Patrick Roy's close attention

In this file photo, Seth Jones #3 of the Nashville Predators skates in warm ups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Sept. 27, 2013 in Uniondale, New York.

Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets: How to watch on TV, preview and more

April 18, 2016 at 5:13 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets: How to watch on TV, preview and more

Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors resets after a foul during the second half at the Pepsi Center on January 13, 2016 in Denver.

Avalanche Briefs: Players thrilled to see Stephen Curry shine

April 18, 2016 at 8:49 p.m.

Avalanche Briefs: Players thrilled to see Stephen Curry shine

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 gets first career shutout as the Avs defeat New Jersey

November 18, 2016 at 12:54 p.m.

Calvin Pickard gets first career shutout as the Avs defeat New Jersey