A familiar name in the game-worn industry has a new auction site. The MeiGray Group, which offers game-worn jerseys and other items, many through its exclusive relationships with pro sports teams, has launched MeiGrayAuctions.com. Ongoing auctions are planned throughout the year. The company is hoping to earn business by placing a … [Read more...]
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2015-16 SP Authentic Hockey Preview, Checklist
Hockey season has ended, and the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup after knocking off the San Jose Sharks. The season might be over, but hockey cards continue to spur interest, thanks in part to a dynamic rookie class that includes Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarin and Dylan Larkin. Those rookies, seasoned veterans and all-time greats will be the … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Ice Gives Hockey Collectors A Clear View
Hitting the shelves deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the 2015-16 Upper Deck Ice Hockey product promises collectors a clear option. That’s because each of the 200-base cards will be printed entirely on acetate stock. Set for release on May 25, Upper Deck Ice will feature eight packs per hobby box and four cards per pack. A hobby box also will feature one on-card … [Read more...]
Active Market for Connor McDavid Cards
Missing several weeks during his rookie season due to injury turned out to be just a speed bump for Connor McDavid. Hockey’s best prospect since Sidney Crosby is already living up to the enormous hype that has surrounded him long before he became the NHL’s number one draft pick. A look at the hottest Connor McDavid cards on eBay is living testimony to the … [Read more...]
2015-16 Upper Deck Star Rookies Boxed Set Includes Random Autos
It’s a light week for new releases but the 2015-16 Upper Deck Star Rookies boxed sets are set to arrive Wednesday. It’s not a complicated product. Upper Deck has created cards for 25 of this year’s impressive rookie class and put them into a cello-wrapped factory set that’s available for less than $20. About one in every 20 boxes will contain an autographed version of a … [Read more...]
National Hockey Card Day Packs ’em In
Saturday was National Hockey Card Day and while some US shops saw solid traffic, it'd be fair to say that the center of the hockey card universe was Edmonton. Connor McDavid is back on the ice and when fresh cards of the rookie phenom hit the shelves, it's Katy, bar the door. Free #nhcd packs!! pic.twitter.com/BY2vqKMWRp— OT Sports Cards (@OTCards) February 6, … [Read more...]
2015-16 Upper Deck Game Used Hockey Preview, Checklist
The next hockey card product will arrive just as the NHL returns from this weekend’s All-Star break. 2015-16 Upper Deck Game Used Hockey promises five hits per pack upon its February 3 release. Upper Deck has released the checklist for the product and it's available for download below. Game Used Hockey does include cards of Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarini, Max … [Read more...]
Jack Eichel’s First Game-Worn Home Jersey Nets $39,112
The first jersey worn by Buffalo Sabres’ rookie phenom Jack Eichel has sold for $39,112. The auction for the size 56 blue home jersey, which includes a patch to commemorate his first NHL game affixed to the inside, closed Monday night with 88 bids having been entered. There was no word on the identity of the top bidder. As we reported last week, the Sabres offered the … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Looking Back; Looking Ahead
The mother of all extended holidays is over. The NFL regular season? Dust. The season lives for only two college football teams. Holiday merchandise is now 70% off. 2015 is now relegated to the archives but there was plenty to remember as the calendar turned to a new year and a lot to wonder about as 2016 gets underway. Panini America continued to gobble up trading … [Read more...]
Dylan Larkin Rookie Cards Heat Up
If the formula for a successful NHL trading card season includes a heavy dose of top, young players, the 2015-16 season is already one of the best ever. Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel may have gotten a lot of the early attention but Dylan Larkin rookie cards are now getting plenty of attention from hockey card collectors. Michigan Man The Big Ten Rookie of the Year at … [Read more...]
