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Former sports writer

Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Reto Berra (20) of the Colorado Avalanche make a kick save against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on Dec. 1, 2015 in Newark, N.J. The Avalanche defeated the Devils 2-1.

Avs hold full morning skate Wednesday before Penguins game

April 19, 2016 at 6:07 p.m.

Avs hold full morning skate Wednesday before Penguins game

The Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon, left, and the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, right are close friends off the ice.

Avs’ Nathan MacKinnon, Penguins’ Sidney Crosby meet again on ice

April 19, 2016 at 5:16 p.m.

Avs' Nathan MacKinnon, Penguins' Sidney Crosby meet again on ice

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Frei: Alex Tanguay connects Avalanche eras

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

Frei: Alex Tanguay connects Avalanche eras

Colorado center Peter Forsberg warmed up before the game on March 24, 2008 at the Pepsi Center. (Denver Post file)

No ID needed for famous Peter Forsberg

April 19, 2016 at 5:14 p.m.

No ID needed for famous Peter Forsberg

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, left, celebrates with teammates after his goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Colorado Avalanche once again can’t contain the Wild in a loss at Minnesota

April 19, 2016 at 5:12 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche once again can't contain the Wild in a loss at Minnesota

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) watches the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Dec. 3, 2015, in New York.

Semyon Varlamov will be in net in Avs’ first of back-to-back games against Wild

November 18, 2016 at 1:24 p.m.

Semyon Varlamov will be in net in Avs' first of back-to-back games against Wild

Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) gets the puck in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) in the first period on opening night at Pepsi Center October 07, 2015.

Avs face Wild Saturday just as Colorado begins to put things together

April 19, 2016 at 2:27 p.m.

Avs face Wild Saturday just as Colorado begins to put things together

Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in New York.

Matt Duchene, Chris Wagner lead Avalanche to win over Rangers

April 19, 2016 at 7:54 p.m.

Matt Duchene, Chris Wagner lead Avalanche to win over Rangers

Colorado center Peter Forsberg warmed up before the game Monday night. He has played only four games since returning to the Avs. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Calgary Flames, March 24, 2008 at the Pepsi Center.

Peter Forsberg has confidence in Avalanche bosses, Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy

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

Peter Forsberg has confidence in Avalanche bosses, Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy

Colorado Avalanche left wing Alex Tanguay (40) prepares to shoot the puck after getting past Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.

Semyon Varlamov in net, Alex Tanguay back

November 18, 2016 at 1:24 p.m.

Semyon Varlamov in net, Alex Tanguay back