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Former sports writer

Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Russian Dmitru Sergeyev and Finnish Mikko Rantanen vie for the puck during the 2016 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship final match Finland vs Russia in Helsinki, Finland, on Jan. 5, 2016.

In youth movement, Avalanche considering Mikko Rantanen recall

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

In youth movement, Avalanche considering Mikko Rantanen recall

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nate Guenin, left, tries to collect the puck as Chicago Blackhawks left wing Phillip Danault, front right, and center Andrew Desjardins defend in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Denver.

Avs place Nate Guenin on waivers, recall Chris Bigras, Nikita Zadorov

April 18, 2016 at 6:44 p.m.

Avs place Nate Guenin on waivers, recall Chris Bigras, Nikita Zadorov

Jarome Iginla (12) of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during a break in the action against the Calgary Flames at Pepsi Center on January 2, 2016 in Denver.

Jarome Iginla of Avalanche knows how predecessors felt

April 18, 2016 at 5:42 p.m.

Jarome Iginla of Avalanche knows how predecessors felt

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, right, celebrates after scoring against Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, 3rd right, and center Matt Duchene (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Chicago.

Avalanche’s winning streak ends at three with loss at Chicago

May 18, 2016 at 12:42 p.m.

Avalanche's winning streak ends at three with loss at Chicago

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, Brad Stuart out as Avalanche set to take on Chicago

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

Erik Johnson, Brad Stuart out as Avalanche set to take on Chicago

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie #4 celebrates his game winning goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period at Pepsi Center January 08, 2015.

Avalanche overcoming loss of Erik Johnson by adapting

April 18, 2016 at 6:59 p.m.

Avalanche overcoming loss of Erik Johnson by adapting

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie #4 goes after a loose puck in front Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne #35 and Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber #6 in the first period at Pepsi Center, Jan. 8, 2015.

Avalanche gets big Central Division victory over Nashville

April 18, 2016 at 5:58 p.m.

Avalanche gets big Central Division victory over Nashville

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.

Avalanche players continue evolving plan of having morning skate on game days

April 18, 2016 at 5:53 p.m.

Avalanche players continue evolving plan of having morning skate on game days

Head coach Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche leads his team against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Pepsi Center on October 24, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.

Avs facing “a playoff kind of game” Friday against Nashville

April 18, 2016 at 7:51 p.m.

Avs facing "a playoff kind of game" Friday against Nashville

Gabe Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche smiles moment after scoring the game winning shot during the overtime period at the Pepsi Center on January 6, 2016 in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche beat St. Louis Blues in three-on-three overtime thriller

April 18, 2016 at 7:39 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche beat St. Louis Blues in three-on-three overtime thriller