Exactly when we’ll see him on the ice in an NHL game or see his first licensed, pack-pulled official rookie cards is anyone’s guess. The delayed finish to the 2019-20 season and the issues with the continuing spread of COVID-19 have next season in a giant cloud of uncertainty, but when he does arrive, Alexis Lafrenière will likely have a big impact on the current market … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Signs Quinton Byfield to Exclusive Deal
Upper Deck has landed another top player from the 2020 NHL Draft, signing Quinton Byfield to an exclusive autograph deal. The agreement grants the company exclusive rights to Byfield’s autograph on trading cards and memorabilia. His signed rookie cards will appear in Upper Deck products after he appears in an NHL game. In the meantime, the company plans to … [Read more...]
What’s Coming in New Sports Card Releases 9-2-20 to 9-15-20
There was a time not long ago when it seemed like it wasn't possible, but this month our sports plates will be overflowing. MLB, NBA, NHL and now the NFL and college football appear on track to open their seasons. There will be plenty of new products to open while you're taking in the action from your couch. Here's a look at some products currently on the … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Allure Hockey to Return This Winter
It made its debut last season as a lower cost product that still guaranteed at least one autograph and relic card per box. It seemed to meet with the approval of collectors and 2020-21 Upper Deck Allure Hockey is on the schedule for next season, too. 2020-21 Upper Deck Allure Configuration Box content will be slightly different this year. Allure will … [Read more...]
NHLPA Provides List of 2020-21 Rookie Card Eligible Players
The NHLPA has given Upper Deck some flexibility in its rules for next season’s rookie cards. That should be good news to collectors who’ve been wondering what the 2020-21 rookie crop might look like in the wake of COVID-19’s impact on the 2019-20 season. Upper Deck says it will be able to create rookie cards for players who are currently on NHL rosters, even if … [Read more...]
2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Preview
While the NHL continued its COVID hiatus, its trading card partner was busy finalizing details for the first half of the sport's flagship hockey card product. 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey has an approximate release date of November 18, promising a new Young Guns parallel, a mix of new and returning insert lineups and a little more color. 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 … [Read more...]