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Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Jarome Iginla (12) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot on goal during the first period at the Pepsi Center on Dec. 9, 2015 in Denver, Colo.

Jarome Iginla trying to get back on track toward 600th career goal

April 19, 2016 at 8:13 p.m.

Jarome Iginla trying to get back on track toward 600th career goal

Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) celebrates his goal with Zach Redmond (22) and Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Chicago.

Avalanche hopes to turn home ice into a true advantage

May 21, 2016 at 3:11 p.m.

Avalanche hopes to turn home ice into a true advantage

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov as Francois Beauchemin watches, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Chicago. The Avalanche won 3-0.

Semyon Varlamov’s recent play has Avalanche moving up

April 19, 2016 at 5:52 p.m.

Semyon Varlamov's recent play has Avalanche moving up

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov as Francois Beauchemin watches, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Chicago. The Avalanche won 3-0.

Avalanche come home after 3-0 road sweep vs. Central rivals

April 19, 2016 at 4:42 p.m.

Avalanche come home after 3-0 road sweep vs. Central rivals

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Frei: Attendance woes in New York, New Jersey highlight NHL’s double standards

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

Frei: Attendance woes in New York, New Jersey highlight NHL's double standards

Colorado Avalanche center Mikhail Grigorenko #25 takes the puck around Calgary Flames defenseman Jakub Nakladal #33 in the first period at Pepsi Center Sept. 24, 2015.

Avs coach Patrick Roy trying to ignite Mikhail Grigorenko’s motor

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

Avs coach Patrick Roy trying to ignite Mikhail Grigorenko's motor

Johnny Boychuk #55 of the New York Islanders shoots the puck away from Mikhail Grigorenko #25 of the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at the Barclays Center on November 30, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Avalanche 5-3.

Gabe Landeskog misses practice but will travel, Mikhail Grigorenko to play instead

April 19, 2016 at 4:38 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog misses practice but will travel, Mikhail Grigorenko to play instead

Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche coaches his squad against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Pepsi Center on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

By the book: Patrick Roy’s dad knows him best

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

By the book: Patrick Roy’s dad knows him best

Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins gets through a push from Matt Duchene (9) of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at the Pepsi Center on December 9, 2015 in Denver.

Missed scoring chance hurts bid by Colorado Avalanche

April 19, 2016 at 7:51 p.m.

Missed scoring chance hurts bid by Colorado Avalanche

Gabe Landeskog

Gabe Landeskog sits out against Penguins due to a back issue

April 19, 2016 at 7:45 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog sits out against Penguins due to a back issue