His first few games were nothing to write home about but it didn't take long for Mathew Barzal rookie cards to catch fire. The slow start was quickly forgotten as his first full season unfolded. Consider this: The roster of NHL rookies who have scored 50 points in their first 50 games over the last 20 years includes Sidney Crosby, Evegny Makin, Alex Ovechkin...and … [Read more...] about Mathew Barzal Rookie Cards Still Within Reach
2016-17 hockey cards
2016-17 The Cup Hockey Preview
As always, they saved the best for last. The ultra high-end 2016-17 The Cup hockey from Upper Deck will arrive October 25 as the company winds down releases with last season's date on them. 2016-17 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey Basics Each six card box will contain two autographed patch cards, one of which will be a rookie autograph. The Cup will include memorabilia and … [Read more...] about 2016-17 The Cup Hockey Preview
Several New Releases Arriving August 16-23
Baseball, football, basketball and hockey card collectors will all have something of interest over the next week with several different releases covering all four sports set to arrive. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, here's a look at some of them. Topps Clearly Authentic Baseball (8/16) If you like your box breaks short, simple and with guaranteed autographs, this one is … [Read more...] about Several New Releases Arriving August 16-23
2016-17 Upper Deck Premier Hockey Preview
A new season is coming soon but 2016-17 Upper Deck Premier Hockey will help put the bow of the collecting year next week. The higher end product offers collectors five autographs or memorabilia cards in every hobby box. This year’s version will be released on Wednesday, Aug. 16. There will be one pack per hobby box and seven cards in a pack. Among the … [Read more...] about 2016-17 Upper Deck Premier Hockey Preview
Upper Deck Launches New Bounty Program
Upper Deck has launched a new “achievement-based” program designed to reward collectors who complete some of the company’s more challenging sets. The Upper Deck Bounty program will debut with the release of 2016-17 SP Authentic Hockey on May 17. The first 50 collectors who chase down the entire 99-card Spectrum FX insert set will receive a 100-card Spectrum FX Gold … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Launches New Bounty Program
UD’s Fleer Showcase Recalls Past, Looks to Future
With a nod toward the 1990s inserts, Upper Deck slides modern players into a familiar design with its 2016-17 Fleer Showcase Hockey set. The product will be released on March 15. There are 18 packs in a hobby box and five cards per pack. Upper Deck is promising one autograph per hobby box, along with an array of parallels — including Previous Metal Gems — and … [Read more...] about UD’s Fleer Showcase Recalls Past, Looks to Future
What’s Hot: National Hockey Card Day
What’s hot in the shop? This Saturday, there’s no doubt the answer to that question will be hockey cards. Fellow puckheads, one of the coolest promotions of the year is upon us. 2017 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day is this Saturday, February 18 in both the US and Canada. Your local card shop will (hopefully) be distributing free five-card … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: National Hockey Card Day
Young Guns Highlight 2016-17 Upper Deck Series 2
As Upper Deck prepares to release its newest 2016-17 hockey product on Wednesday, the company has good reason to believe its Series 2 set is loaded. After all, there are plenty of Young Guns. The popular insert set returns for Series 2, showcasing many of the new names that were absent from Series 1. Most notably, rookie Patrik Laine will be included in these inserts, which … [Read more...] about Young Guns Highlight 2016-17 Upper Deck Series 2
2016-17 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey Preview, Checklist
The NHL’s trading card partner will kick off the new calendar year with the release of 2016-17 Upper Deck Trilogy hockey. Due out January 5, Trilogy carries a revamped configuration. Each eight-pack box will have at least one autographed card along with two other autos or relics. Suggested retail on boxes is 10 percent less than the 2015-16 version. A full … [Read more...] about 2016-17 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey Preview, Checklist
2017 National Hockey Card Day Set for February 18
Upper Deck has given distributors and retailers a heads up on 2017 National Hockey Card Day. The program returns to trading card shops in the U.S. and Canada Saturday, February 18. Once again, collectors can visit participating stores for a free five-card NHCD pack. Almost 500 trading card shops will take part in the promotion, giving away close to … [Read more...] about 2017 National Hockey Card Day Set for February 18